The Playground is open everyday, from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Children under 14 require adult supervision across all areas of campus. 

A Family Restroom is located on the lower level of Home Court. The restroom includes adult and child changing tables. There is an additional Family Restroom located on the lower level of the Museum. 

Visitors are welcome to breastfeed or bottle feed their children anywhere on campus where you feel comfortable. There are two primary public wellness rooms available on campus, on the lower levels of the Museum and Home Court, if you prefer additional quiet or privacy.

Food is not permitted on the Playground, however visitors are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages. Food is permitted in designated campus areas, and picnic tables for food are located near the Playground and next to Home Court. There is an additional eating area adjacent to the Playground in the Fraser Robinson Picnic Area, located within the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden.

The inclusively-designed Playground features side-by-side play equipment, including ADA-accessible swings and slide, a “mud kitchen” garden, and sensory nooks. The Center’s Playground is also a short distance from the Midway Plaisance Playground, (Opens in a new tab) Chicago’s first fully accessible Park District playground.