Seger Park

What to know

• •The fenced tot lot is a lifesaver for parents of runners — gated so toddlers can't escape.
• •Spray ground runs in warm months and is a huge hit on hot days.
• •Rec center inside the park has restrooms (not always open — check hours).
• •Plenty of benches and shade for parents.
• •The dog run is separate with its own entrance, but dogs do sometimes get loose in the main park.
• •Street parking on Lombard or surrounding blocks.
• •Easy walk from the Broad Street Line at Lombard-South station.

More details

Center City playground with tot lot, spray ground, and courts

Seger Park is a 1.9-acre community park spanning the full city block between Lombard and Rodman Streets from 10th to 11th Street in Washington Square West. The park features a fenced-in tot lot with bucket swings, slides, and a crawling tunnel for kids under 6, plus a separate playground area for ages 5-12 with age-appropriate climbing equipment and swings — both on artificial turf. The park also includes a seasonal spray ground, basketball courts, renovated tennis and pickleball courts (2022), a tetherball area, a dog run, and a recreation center with restrooms and water fountain. Mature trees provide generous shade throughout.

Getting there