summer in chicago - splash pads (humboldt park, logan square, wicker park neighborhoods)

a favortie thing to do in the city, on the hot summer days with little ones, is splash pading.
here is a little guide to the splash pads in humboldt park/ logan square / wicker park / west town neighborhoods

[Humboldt Park:]
1400 n. sacramento ave
a favorite of mine, mostly because its so close to us, but also because its right by the humboldt lagoon, which has duck families and nice scenery. this playground has swings, slides, bridges, tire swing, and a bonus.. a splash pad. giant blue ring of water. pretty sure this playground is getting a facelift, but until then, we like it just fine!

[Unity Park:]
2636 n kimball ave

unity park has a great playground, and a splash pad area. this water area is lifeguarded, and you have to have a swim diaper to enter. 

(i took these photos last summer, and finally getting around to organizing. lincoln is a tiny bald man.)

[Haas Park:]

2402 w washtenaw ave

no mulch here, this park is great for crawlers! there is a playground for little legs. kids and run under the water for a quick cool off and back to the slide. slip and slide.

[Holstein Park:]
2200 n oakley ave
playground, spray feature, mini baby pool and big pool. this park has it all!

[Pulaski Park:]

1419 w blackhawk st
this takes the cake for "splash pad." slide, tunnel, tire swing; all within a shallow pool area. right next to a regular sized pool.

[Wicker Park:]

1425 n damen ave

a small but fun bear squirting water feature, with a great playgound and you can grab a taco at [big star's] to- go window.

small shopper / mother's day shopping

(wicker park / bucktown, chicago)
shop small saturady: next week is mother's day!
 whether she's a brand new mama, mom-to-be, mother of one, two, or three,
 or even a grandmother; celebrate all the moms you know. 
this week's post features three unique stores. home, women's fashion, baby

[virtu]

a curious collection of fine craft

2034 n damen ave, chicago

i truly love shopping here. owned by a quirky, fun mama, who supports shop small saturday with so much enthusiasm. she is a community leader in the buck town neighborhood and will make you feel at home in her store.
her collection of fine craft is really eclectic. to name a few; humorous cards, insect ceramics, handmade engagement rings (cough, nick, cough)..
gifts for young moms and gifts for grandmas.