Several play structures and a sand pit allows kids of all ages to play together in a picture-perfect location
Address: 7672 Mitchell Rd., Machesney Park, IL
Description: Located in Machesney Park off of Mitchell Road in the Silo Ridge neighborhood, Price Park has a large play structure with many features, a toddler playground, swings, and a sand pit. A grain silo and beautiful rock and wood pavilion make the location a great place for photos.
Best for ages: 2-12
Features:
- Large three story (~30 ft. tall) play structure with many methods of entry including stairs and rock climbing wall
- Small toddler-sized play structure with tunnel, slide, playhouse, bridge, and fruit-themed climbing wall
- Two tire seesaws
- Two spinning poles
- An “M” shaped metal climbing structure
- A double rainbow shaped metal climbing structure
- Rubber and metal climbing net
- Balance circle
- Fireman pole
- Several bridges
- Tire climb where kids can climb up to a platform through a stack of hanging tires
- Tic-Tac-Toe game
- Musical instruments – chimes and bells
- Sand pit
- Green space for running
- Beautiful pavilion with five picnic tables
- Benches in the playground
- Garbage can
Sun protection: Most of the equipment is in full sun. There is some sun protection beneath structures and on benches in the center of the playground.
Parking: On street in neighborhood (dead-end cul de sac) and on small turn-in off Mitchell Road
Playground structure materials: Plastic, metal
Ground/surface materials: Wood chips on playground, sand in sand pit
Fenced in? Y, decorative wooden fence
Slides? Y, six slides (1 toddler, 3 enclosed tube slides, 2 regular slides)
Swings? Y, two normal sized, four baby swings
Picnic tables, benches or other seating? Y, five picnic tables in pavilion, four shaded benches in a circle in the center of the playground
Walking path, sidewalk or bike path? Y, short sidewalk inside the park and longer path outside the park
Stroller accessibility? Y
Bathrooms? N
Drinking fountain? N
Food and drink nearby? N
What makes it special or worth visiting?
Price Park has unique climbing features, an extremely tall play structure with many steep slides, a separate play area for toddlers, a sand pit, and many nooks and crannies where kids can play a game of hide of seek. The park is beautiful with lots of trees and green space, the playground equipment is well-maintained and clean, and there are plenty of places to sit with the playground in view.
If you go, you may want to bring:
- Sunscreen and hats – Most of the structure is in full sun
- Water – There are no drinking fountains
- A packed lunch – There is a pavilion with five picnic tables
