Merrimac Park — Attraction in Jefferson Township

The playground in Merrimac Park is located in the northeast corner of the park and has a lot of modern features. The play surface is soft rubber that is mounded in spots making the surface itself a play feature. On top of that surface, there are several large climbing and traversing elements that are very modern including some large semi-circular climbing nets, rings and hanging steps, and a wavy black belt bridge. There is also a smaller play structure for younger children. There are a few standalone elements including a rail slide and a spinning seat as well as the more traditional varieties of swings (toddler, traditional, and molded bucket). There is also a water spray feature with a triple overhead spray element. There are a few benches and picnic tables as well as a large shade canopy making for a comfortable experience for all. Highly recommend this...

This is a slightly newer park (less than 10 years old) in Chicago that we've been visiting since it's opening. There always seems to be a good mix of different aged kids there Spring through Fall where we almost always end up joining an impromptu soccer game, game of tag, or hide and seek. The field house while dated is clean and is almost always open with access to clean bathrooms, grab a drink from the water fountains, or to escape the heat. Also the paleteria (ice cream) man visits often with old and new favorites. In the summer they turn on a large sprinkler that adds a fun and helpful way to cool down. The area has lots of nearby places to eat with street parking and a small parking lot. Overall I recommend this park for children...

My son was playing on the monkey bars 2 days ago and he fell off and he broke his arm and we had to do a surgery for him due to the fractures and the dislocation and he is suffering from severe pain and he is just 6 years old and they should put people who know how to do first aid for this injuries But there was a pregnant lady who helped me alot and called the 911 for i wish i knew her name to thank her in public I demand to remove this thing from all the parks because thousand of cases come to hospital every year from this game Am sorry for being long but am really upset from what happened with my son and am sorry for the...