Owens Park - Playground · Chicago Playgrounds

Description

Owens Park - named for Olympian Jesse Owens - features a great playground that reflects some of the achievements of the person this park is named to honor. There is wonderful mosaic art throughout the play area with the Olympic color and themes and much of the equipment itself reflect these colors. There is a panel that challenges park-goers to compete in events like Jesse Owen, suspended metal climbing rings that reflect the Olympic Rings, a small podium, and cut-out panel with gold, silver, and bronze metals.

Yet this isn't a gimmick, the playground is a great little playground with two play structures and a standard set of swings. There is also a water feature during the summer months. The non-play amenities are nice as well: benches and a modern fieldhouse with drinking fountains and bathrooms.

All in all, this is a wonderful park that is thoroughly themed to celebrate the life of Jesse Owens; highly recommend.

Playground Features

Accessible

Building/Bathroom Access

Destination Playground

Water Feature

Playground Equipment