Parks and Playgrounds in the Hyde Park Area
Of the 30 parks surrounding the Hyde Park area, here are nine of the most accessible from the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. All of these parks are located within residential areas, and are maintained by the Chicago Park District.
The playgrounds were created for children of any age. When a park does not have a playground, it will have open fields and park benches.
For information on other parks in the area, visit:
Chicago Park District
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Park |
Address |
Distance from Comer |
Playground |
Other Information |
Beehive Park |
6156 S. Dorchester Avenue |
1.23 miles |
Y |
|
Bixler Playlot Park |
5651 S. Kenwood Avenue |
1.24 miles |
N |
Fountain
|
Butternut Playlot Park |
5324 S. Woodlawn Avenue |
1.44 miles |
Y |
Assorted equipment |
Huckleberry Playlot Park |
6200 S. Kimbark Avenue |
1.12 miles |
Y |
|
Midway Plaisance Park |
1130 Midway Plaisance North
|
0.86 mile |
N |
Free events in the summer, including movies and concerts
|
Moccasin Ranch Playlot Park |
6446 S.Kimbark Avenue |
1.43 miles |
N |
|
Nichols Park |
1300 E. 55th Street |
1.24 miles |
N |
Baseball
|
Spruce Playlot Park |
5337 S. Blackstone Avenue |
1.75 miles |
N |
|
Willow Playlot Park |
5446 S. Drexel Avenue |
0.92 mile |
Y |