A large playground featuring a lighthouse structure with a blue slide, surrounded by trees and children playing.

Top 31 Best Playgrounds Chicago Has to Offer

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    Fox Valley Park District Photo

    Blackberry Farm

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    Blackberry Farm is a part of Fox Valley Park District's living-history museum. The Adventure Playground looks like an old farming community with climbing deck, rope tunnels, zip line, bridges and tons of slides. In addition to the incredible playground, admission to Blackberry Farm includes access to its historical sites, rides and attractions, including the Discovery Barn, train, hay wagon, paddle boats, carousel and ponies.

    Aurora, IL

    May-September

Primary photo:   Courtesy of Maggie Daley Park

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