5 to 12-Year-Old Playground

image of a rendering of the 5 to 12 year old playground

DID YOU KNOW?…

SPINNING

Supplies children’s brains with valuable, complex vestibular and proprioceptive information in addition to opportunities for interchangeable roles and group interaction.

SWINGING

Provides a child’s nervous system with a wealth of visual, vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation as they learn how their bodies move in space.

MULTI-SENSORY PLAY

Sensory panels help children enhance their cognitive, tactile, sensory/motor, emotional/social and language skills with self-led exploration.

TACTILE

Helps children organize sensory information from the world around them.

SLIDING

Integrates multiple senses, including vestibular, tactile and proprioception

MUSIC

Naturally calming and allows kids to feel successful.

SOCIAL/IMAGINATIVE

Cozy Dome provides a place where children can slip away to explore quieter play adventures.

SAFETY, COMFORT AND ACCESS

Tree house provides wide ramps, surfacing where children of all abilities can reap the benefits of socialization and full participation on the playground.

Map w/ Driving Directions (PDF)

View a printer-friendly Walking Paths Map (PDF file opens in new window)

Walking Paths (PDF)

PLAY IS ESSENTIAL

Builds Self-Esteem
Teaches problem solving

Enhances creativity
Releases energy

Reduces stress
Promotes relaxation

More Information

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Park Location:

2751 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL 60532
Playground Map (PDF)

Thank You to Our Project Sponsors:

First Trust
Main Street Association of Realtors
Science of Spirituality
Kim & Gary Ulfig
100+ Women Who Care

Founding Partners:

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County logo
Wesley Luehring Foundation logo
WDSRA logo
Wheaton Park District logo
Shanes Inspiration icon
Landscape structures logo
Kiwanis Club of Wheaton logo