Independence Park Playground — Attraction in Jefferson Township

The playground at Independence Park has it all. There is a play structure for younger children that is accessible via ramp as well as a small playhouse and spinning saucer. There are two zip lines - one with a molded plastic seat with harness and the other with a circular seat. For older kids, there is a huge single mast climbing net that is connected to two other large play structures that each have other elements and large slides. And there are swings: toddler, belt seat, molded seat with harness, and hammock style saucer swings. The play area is not enclosed and the soft rubber play surface gets full sun throughout the day,. However, there are benches and drinking fountains near the play area as well as a picnic table for some comfort. There is also a water spray feature in the park - though it is a basic four sprayer feature located north of the pool off Irving Park so it's not directly adjacent to the play ground. All in all, this is a great playground and a worthy...

It's a great little park but you have homeless sitting on the benches and my son is 17 months old and he's so friendly and always wants to go up to everyone he got close to one guy and this guy seamed so annoyed no big deal just kept going.. there's so much trash around too and again with a baby they pick up everything. I've even seen other parents before going around picking up the trash but the park staff should be doing that. I come here sometimes but I'd rather go to...

The playground is awesome but there’s absolutely no shade and can be devastatingly hot in be summer. Also no bathrooms or water features.

Lots for kids to do both toddlers and...