Krause (Francis Vernon) Park
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4.3 (32)This compact East Side playlot pairs a corkscrew slide and adaptive swings with cooling triple-shower water sprays.
Description
Acquired by the city in 1907, the park is among a small group of Chicago sites named for long-time Park District employees, honoring 39-year Recreation Department veteran Francis Vernon Krause.
The setup focuses on climbing elements, a drinking fountain, and a frame holding just three swings. A low perimeter wall provides seating in the clean neighborhood setting, where visitors note the updated equipment alongside the limited seating and swing capacity.
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Toddler swing
