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Blackwelder Park

Currently 4.0/5 stars.

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115th and Homewood Ave, Chicago, IL

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Currently 4.0/5 stars.

This playspace is good, but has room for improvement! Learn how you can add a bench, mural or other special addition to make this playspace a real community gathering spot!

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reptoJane rated this playspace

This park was redone in 2011. The new location (along 115th, rather than buried back by 117th) is an enormous improvement as it makes the playground far more visible as well as safer. It also locates the playground nearer the neighborhood. Great new equipment such as slides, a spinner, a tower, speaking tubes, etc are enhanced by a splash pad that works until 6 pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Picnic benches, shade trees and a drinking fountain make this even nicer. Fully enclosed by a fence.