Periwinkle Park - Playground · Chicago Playgrounds

Description

Periwinkle Park is located near the junction of the Chicago Skyway and I-94; this fact of location is relevant to the playground at this site because 1) the road noise is quite loud in the playground and 2) it may explain the concrete aesthetic for this playground. Though wood chips are the primary play surface, there is a striking amount of concrete in this park including benches, stairs, and a raised platform. One slide is somewhat integrated into the concrete and the rest of the structures seems like modern structures set between the concrete elements. So the overall aesthetic is somewhat bizarre but not terrible.

Beyond the small structure, there is a small water spray feature in a corner of the park. The play area has a few benches and gets some morning shade from tall trees to the east of the park But the playground tends to be bright, sunny, and - thanks to the highway - quite loud.

Playground Features

Surface: Wood Chips

Bench or Benches

Water Feature

Drinking Fountains

Morning Shade

Playground Equipment