Caseyville Township Sports Complex, Caseyville

Location: 10001 Bunkum Rd., Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Website: https://caseyvilletwp.org/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

This playground was moved from O'Fallon in 2024. It's up a little hill from the parking lot and covered pavilion. While Caseyville Township has its own administrative building, the sports complex is operated by the City of Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation Department. The complex is sometimes mentioned in connection with Caseyville Township because the two are geographically close and both serve the surrounding community. It's a little confusing that this is technically in Fairview Heights, but it's called Caseyville Sports Complex. 

There is 1 baby swing and 5 sling swings. 

The play structure is large and has a ton of bars and poles, slides, a bridge, a tunnel, a rock wall, a chain climber, and a geodome. 

3rd Street/Fire Department Park, Madison

Location: 3rd St., Madison, IL 62060    

Website: https://cityofmadisonil.com/departments/parks-rec/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber Chips

This park is older, but the equipment is still functional. It's mostly enclosed except for 2 entrance points that don't have gates. It's right behind the Madison fire station, so kiddos may like checking that out as well! 

The play structure has a rock wall, slides, a pretend window, a tic-tac-toe board, a bridge, and bars and poles for climbing. 

8th & Alton Park, Madison

Location: 8th & Alton St., Madison, IL 62002

Website: https://cityofmadisonil.com/departments/parks-rec/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

This playground is older. The park is fully enclosed with a fence and gate. There are 2 play structures with tic-tac-toe boards, a chain climber, a pretend window, a rock wall, a steering wheel, slides, and bars and poles. 

Lions Park, Waterloo IL

Location: 730 Lake Dr., Waterloo, IL 62298

Website: http://www.waterlooparkdistrict.org/parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

Lions Memorial Park is located off of Janice Drive and Lake Drive in the Sunset Acres subdivision. The park has a ball field, soccer field, sand volleyball court, playground equipment, and a covered pavilion. A new bathroom facility was added in 2014.

There is a small covered pavilion next to the play structure, which has slides, a bridge, & a steering wheel. 

You don't see these sand diggers much anymore. 

Monkey bars

There are 4 sling swings and 2 baby swings.

Lakeview Park, Waterloo IL

 

Location: Lakeview Dr., Waterloo, IL 62298

Website: http://www.waterlooparkdistrict.org/parks/lakeview-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

Lakeview Park is situated off Lakeview Drive, southwest of Waterloo, and spans approximately 100 acres. The park features a 2.25-mile paved walking trail, modern playground equipment, a Dog Park, a Pickleball Court, and three large lakes open for fishing. A fishing license is required at the park.

Two covered pavilions are available for group picnic use. The pavilions have running water and electricity, barbecue pits, and restrooms nearby. These pavilions can be reserved for a nominal fee.

Restroom building

They have 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings.

The play structure is older and perfect for toddlers. There is a bridge, a couple of slides, and a zipline.

Nice view of the lake, which is stocked with fish.