Activities for Kids

The Best Playgrounds on the North Shore

Whether you live "up north" or are looking for a day trip, here are 9 options for sliding, swinging, climbing and running like the dickens!

By Kelly Aiglon May 26, 2015

Looking for a new playground stomping ground? Go north! Chicago’s North Shore has lots of options for sliding, swinging, climbing and running like the dickens. Whether you live “up north” or are looking for a day trip, flip through our album to discover the ultimate playgrounds. You’ll go bananas at everything from mega splash pads to all-natural wood gems.

Little Bear Garden Park – Glenview

Nature, story time and active play come together at this Glenview favorite, located near The Glen shopping district and Kohl Children's Museum. A shrubbery maze and flower garden offer a calmer alternative to the fort-like playground that has a stage, two slides and lots of nooks and crannies. Drawings of book pages are hidden throughout, adding a fun scavenger hunt element.

Patriot Blvd. & Chestnut Ave.
Glenview
847-724-5670
Online: glenviewparks.org

Photo: Malen S.via Yelp

What is YOUR favorite playground on the North Shore? Let us know in the Comments!

— Kelly Aiglon