Commercial Club Playground Review

There are several playgrounds within walking distance of our apartment, but Commercial Park is my little family's favorite. Commercial Park was always decent, but then it built upon its existing coolness a few years ago when it underwent a major renovation. Now the playground has all sorts of climby things built over a squishy, safe ground. Other new neat stuff includes swings, organic gardens, and a nifty giant snake sculpture. The biggest attraction in the dead heat of summer, though, is Commercial Park's spray pool. Oh, it's really only a tower coming out of the ground with a few shower heads, but in August? It keeps my five-year-old and me from being on the ten PM news for matricide/infanticide.

Note: Commercial Park's enjoyability is due in no small part to its motivated staff and neighborhood organization. They keep the classes and free community events rolling three seasons out of four. If you have children DO NOT MISS their Movies in the Park night and the Halloween parade. They'll make you as glad to be raising your kid in the city as I am with mine.

1845 West Rice Street
(between Wood St & Wolcott Ave)
Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

(312) 742-7558