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Durso (John) Park

A recently renovated playground with a large structure for older children including interactive elements and a smaller, very clean modern one for younger. Wood chips, fenced from the street but not enclosed, with some tree shade.

CHICAGO, IL · PARK WITH PLAYGROUND · READ FROM 16 VISITOR ACCOUNTS · LAST CHECKED 2026-08-15

Equipment
Recently renovated

Renovated in the last few years with new equipment suited to a range of ages

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
Enclosure
Partial

Fenced from the street but not fully enclosed

1 accounthigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
Ground surface
Wood chips
1 accounthigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
Toddlers
Yes

A considerably smaller but very clean and modern structure for younger children, plus the standard Park District swing set

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
Older kids
Yes

A large structure with slides, climbing and interactive elements

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
Shade
Partial

A few large trees providing some shade

1 accounthigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
Seating
Yes

A few benches

1 accounthigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
Courts and fields
Basketball

Courts in decent shape, well regarded for the River North area

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15
How busy
Usually quiet

Described as a hidden gem — quiet with plenty of space

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-15

What we could not confirm

Visitors have not described these, so we are not guessing:

  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Parking
  • Upkeep
  • Walking trail
  • Accessibility

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How we know this

Every value above comes from what visitors described on site, read one park at a time. Where accounts disagree we say so rather than picking a side. Where nobody has mentioned something, we leave it blank and ask you.