Beverly Park Playground — Attraction in Lake Township

Located in the northwest corner of Beverly Park, this playground - named the Maeve McNicholas Playlot - features a variety of interesting climbing elements and a small water spray feature. This isn't a traditional playground with a single, large play structure (or even monkey bars or a standard ladder!) but is rather a collection of elements with lots of rope/net climbing options. The most traditional structure has a few slides but all the climbing elements are rope net tunnels and bridges. There is also a huge, multifaceted net climbing element with a large curving slide sure to challenge advanced climbers. There is also a set of rope/net traversing elements and a standalone spinning conical net climber. The one standard element are the swings; they are the standard toddler and belt seat swings along with a hammock style saucer swing. The water spray feature is a 'misting whale tail' which provides a gentle spray.

The playground has solid amenities for families as well. There are benches and picnic tables near the play area as well as trees for some shade. The play area is not fully enclosed but is fenced from the street and opens into the rest of the park. The surface is artificial turf - a relative rarity for Chicago Parks! All in all, this is a wonderful and interesting playground;...

I've been bringing kids here for 27 years and seen this park go through several changes. The new park is ok. There is astro turf so it gets very hot. There are plenty of climbing is this park. On two swings and two infant swings. There is a big disc swing that my granddaughter loves. The is a whale tail that has sprinklers and today she has got her fun on. All around great people that watch out for each child even if its not theirs. Sand volleyball, baseball, tennis and plenty of open grass. Great day at the park for families...

The new playground is ok. They took away all the swings, slides, and anything accessible for the little guys. I honestly prefer (as well as many other parents)...