Playgrounds in Chicago.

KidMap maps 1,152 playgrounds inside the city limits of Chicago, United States. See where they are, filter by what they have, and get directions before you leave home or the hotel.

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Map of Chicago: the city boundary and a dot for each of its 1,152 playgrounds. — Every dot is a playground on the KidMap map. City boundary © OpenStreetMap contributors.

1,152playgrounds on the map

207with equipment recorded

17equipment types to filter by

Families mark the equipment.

The location of every playground in Chicago comes from open map data. What each one has (swings, a sandbox, a fence, shade, a toilet nearby) is still being filled in, one visit at a time. Been there? Mark what you found in KidMap and help the next family.

Playgrounds with water play in Chicago →

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Find one that fits

Filter the map by 17 kinds of equipment, from baby swings and a fenced area to water play, shade and a toilet.

Get there

Open any playground for its details and photos, then start directions from where you are.

Keep the good ones

Save favourites and mark the playgrounds you have visited. Up to 3 favourites are free.

Questions about Chicago

How many playgrounds are there in Chicago?

KidMap maps 1,152 playgrounds inside the city limits of Chicago, and 207 of them have their equipment recorded. Coverage follows the open data available for Chicago, so a small playground can still be missing.

Where does the playground data for Chicago come from?

From OpenStreetMap and public open data, combined into one map, plus what families add in the app. Every source and its licence is listed on the KidMap data sources page.

Can I use KidMap in Chicago as a visitor?

Yes. The map is not tied to where you live, and browsing needs no account, so you can open KidMap in Chicago the same way you would at home.

Is KidMap free?

Yes. The map, search, filters, directions, playground details and photos are free. Optional Premium removes ads and adds extra convenience features.

Is there an Android version?

No. KidMap is available for iPhone only.

Figures from the KidMap dataset of 10 October 2026, counted inside the Chicago boundary in OpenStreetMap.