Elizabeth Benton Playground — Attraction in Chicago

The Elizabeth Benton Playground in Lakeshore East Park is a gem of a playground. Set in the middle of the highly landscaped park, this playground features modern equipment, a small water feature, and lots of amenities. There are two main play structures. The larger structure includes a few slides and climbing elements as well as a few rope climbing features. The smaller structure, designed for younger children, features some low monkey bars, smaller slides, and smaller climbing elements. There is also a small interactive element and igloo-esque structure with holes for creative play. There is a standard set of swings (toddler and belt seat) and a standalone xylophone and drums. There is a simple water spray features (jets from the soft rubber surface) in the middle of the playground.

The playground is set away from the surrounding street and is fully enclosed. There is ample shade from both buildings and trees and plenty of benches around the perimeter of the play area.

Though not as a large or impressive as Maggie Daley Park, Elizabeth Benton Playground in Lakeshore East Park is a great playground that is much smaller and quieter. I highly recommend it; this is definitely a...

Uber showed it as "permanently closed", but it is not the case.

Hidden Gem just steps from the lake and millenniumpark, it made it a good spot for a Wednesday or Saturday to go and watch the navy pier fireworks during the summer days.

I love their music games, 2 xylophones (marimba type) and a pair of drums.

2 main areas for sliding. Monkey bars separated too.

A place for swings, children and toddlers.

One of my favorite parts was the comfortable shadow you have here, and there are benches to rest and since it is circular, easy to see...

This is a nice play space tucked away. My children really enjoyed themselves running around and playing on the equipment. It was a nice seemingly familiar space for us. They have swings, musical instruments, 2 different players for big and small kids. There is a gate surrounding the park and are seating...