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.
Renovated in the last few years with new equipment suited to a range of ages
Fenced from the street but not fully enclosed
A considerably smaller but very clean and modern structure for younger children, plus the standard Park District swing set
A large structure with slides, climbing and interactive elements
A few large trees providing some shade
A few benches
Courts in decent shape, well regarded for the River North area
Described as a hidden gem — quiet with plenty of space
What we could not confirm
Visitors have not described these, so we are not guessing:
- Restroom
- Water
- Parking
- Upkeep
- Walking trail
- Accessibility
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.