Riis Park Playground — Attraction in Jefferson Township

I have been coming to this park since my childhood. Although that was over twenty years ago, I still visit this park from time to time. My most recent visit was this weekend. I wanted to take my son sledding to try out his new sled, and was looking for a park with decent hills. I remember sledding here once before, and I cannot believe I did not think of this place sooner.

I searched yelp to find places for sledding, and this was one if the results. There are a good amount of people that gather here to go sledding when it snows but it is never overly crowded. The hills themselves are not very steep but they are a decent size. These hills are perfect for younger kids trying to get used to sleds and looking to spend some time in the snow before graduating to bigger hills.

It is also conveniently located across the street from the brickyard shopping center. There are lots of stores for shopping and restaurants for eating with the family after everyone is exhausted. If you're looking for a place to spend a snow day, this place is perfect. I know I'll be returning tomorrow for...

This playground - one of two in Riis Park - is an interesting playground with some unique play elements in a classic and timeless setting. There are two play structures - one for younger children and one for older - that both feature modern equipment that is somewhat unique to Chicago Park playgrounds.

The setting is classic playground that is, at the same time, somewhat rare in Chicago: this playground is set away from the nearest street (Wrightwood between Mobile and Merrimac, in case you need directions) and opens directly into the large grassy expanses of Riis Park. It is bright and sunny with a play surface of wood chips. There is a drinking fountain nearby and the nearby fieldhouse provides access to bathrooms. A low perimeter wall provides some informal seating but - strangely - there aren't any benches near the playground.

All in all, this is a great little playground;...

The park needs alot of improvements. The community has to come together and speak their voice regarding their Park. The City of Chicago residents near this park "pay taxes" to be clean and be taken care off.

Especially, on Sunday's when its needed it the most when kids have soccer games. Kids are running around in the playground and all you see is garbage needles, beer cans, bottles and not enough garbage cans!!. It’s sad to see a really a good park to go to waste.

At least have the park clean for the kids to play in a safe environment. Where family could come and enjoy their kids play and not worry if they would fall and land on a open glass bottle but it's all up to the community, alderman to change this. Have a voice and and...