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Niños Heroes Elementary Academic Center

8344 S. Commercial Ave., South Chicago neighborhood

Play structure with a swing set, tire swing slide, and climbing tower on a permeable play surface.

The Space to Grow schoolyard at Niños Heroes opened in fall 2019. The new schoolyard includes a track, a turf field, half-court basketball, play equipment for older and younger students, an outdoor classroom and many gardens for the school and community to enjoy.

Take a virtual tour of the Niños Heroes Space to Grow schoolyard!


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