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Goudy (William) Square Park

A Gold Coast playground with ornamental fencing, soft rubber surfacing and 2014 KOMPAN equipment split by age. Fully enclosed, shaded, plenty of benches, and no dogs.

CHICAGO, IL · PLAYGROUND · READ FROM 20 VISITOR ACCOUNTS · LAST CHECKED 2026-08-07

Enclosure
Fully enclosed

Ornamental metal fencing encloses the play area

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-07
Shade
Partial

Somewhat shaded by large trees

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Ground surface
Poured rubber

Poured rubber underfoot for the most part, hemmed by knee-height walls and planting beds around the edge

1 accounthigh confidencechecked 2026-08-07
Toddlers
Yes

Separate areas for younger and older children, with interactive elements and sculpted animals

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-07
Older kids
Yes

A large sprawling structure with slides and a big twisted climbing net

1 accounthigh confidencechecked 2026-08-07
Seating
Yes

Benches throughout the playground

2 accountshigh confidencechecked 2026-08-07
Dogs
Not allowed
1 accounthigh confidencechecked 2026-08-07
Equipment
Good

KOMPAN equipment installed in 2014 with distinctive bold geometric patterning

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How busy
Usually quiet

Described as tucked away despite the central location

1 accountmedium confidencechecked 2026-08-07

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.