Finding a fun, safe and engaging playground that keeps kids entertained can be a challenge, but Wheaton is packed with incredible playgrounds that deliver.
From innovative play structures featuring built-in Hot Wheels tracks to exciting mini ninja courses, these top-rated Wheaton-area playgrounds offer endless opportunities for active play. Here are the best playgrounds in Wheaton that will keep your little ones happy.
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Northside Park
- Address: 1300 N. West St., Wheaton
At 68 acres, Northside Park is Wheaton’s largest public outdoor park. The impressive playground has climbing features, monkey bars, swings, a zipline, a large water/sand area and extremely long slides that kids of all ages will enjoy.
Scottsdale Park
- Address: 1855 Scottsdale Circle, Wheaton
The playground at Scottsdale Park may look like a typical scene, but there’s a hidden gem attached to the toddler structure — a Hot Wheels track! If that doesn’t keep kids busy for long enough, there’s also a zipline and swings to hold their attention.
Seven Gables Park
- Address: 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton
A spacious colorful playground with play structures for both the tot and older set, Seven Gables caters to the whole family. There are slides, bridges, swings and a large climbing web. As an added bonus, parents will love the padded flooring (no more wood chips in shoes)!
Red Oaks Farm Playground
- Address: Cantigny Park, 1 S. 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
Located on the grounds of the beautiful Cantigny Park, the Royal Oaks Farm Playground is the perfect place for younger kids (8 and under) to burn energy. The playground has a farm theme, and young visitors will love the swings, slides, climbers, teeter totters. Not too far from Red Oaks in Cantigny, there’s also an outdoor “Tank Park” filled with military vehicles children can climb on.
Kelly Park
- Address: 1100 S. Main St., Wheaton
Located in the heart of Wheaton in a quiet residential area, Wheaton’s most newly renovated playground is now home to a little kid ninja course with downsized ninja-style obstacles where they can jump, swing and balance. A swing upgrade includes two expression swings, allowing an adult to swing with their little one.
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