Neighborhood playground for all ages with a lovely view of a pond

Address: 11291 Valerian Way, Roscoe, IL

Description:

Chicory Ridge Park in Roscoe has two play structures, one for toddlers and one for bigger kids, swings, and a lovely view of a pond with a walking walk circling it.

Best for ages: 0-12

Features:

Two play structures – one small structures for toddlers, one larger structure for kids ages 4-12 with three levels
Six slides – two slower twisty slides, three short fast slides, one toddler slide
Four regular size swings, one baby swing, one mom and baby swing
Chain wall
Balance steps
Math game
Fireman pole
Monkey bars
Green space
Pond with walking path
Picnic tables under awning
Several benches around the playground

Sun protection: The playground is entirely in the sun, but there are picnic tables under an awning

Parking: Small parking lot next to the playground

Playground structure materials: Metal and wood

Ground/surface materials: Woodchips

Fenced in? N, but located in a quiet neighborhood with no through traffic in the park

Slides? Y

Swings? Y

Picnic tables, benches or other seating? Y

Walking path, sidewalk or bike path? Y

Stroller accessibility? Y, you could push your stroller through the gravel path

Bathrooms? Y, Portapotty

Drinking fountain? N

Food and drink nearby? N

What makes it special or worth visiting?

Chicory Ridge Park is a neighborhood park located near a scenic pond with a gravel walking trail circling it. There are lots of trees, flowers, and grass surrounding the playground. There is equipment for toddlers through teenagers including a large swingset where mom and baby can swing together. When you visit, take a walk down to the water and try skipping rocks with the pebbles on the shore.

If you go, you may want to bring: