Lester Elementary School
236 Indianapolis Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60516

EAST PLAYGROUND USER CAPACITY: 204
WEST PLAYGROUND USER CAPACITY: 92
DESIGNED FOR AGES: 5-12 Years
FUNDS RAISED: $425,000
OPENED: August 2020

Lester East Playground features 31 different play events including 19 ground-level play events:

  • A large symbol-based Communication Board
  • Ramped access to the main structure
  • Orb™ Rocker
  • 2 Volito® Swings
  • Viper® Triple Slides
  • DoorKnob Jam
  • RopeVenture® Vertex

Lester Wast Playground features 33  play events including 26 ground-level play events:

  • A large symbol-based Communication Board
  • Volta® Inclusive Spinner
  • (6) KidForce Spinners
  • (2) Freedom Inclusive Swing Seats
  • Verve® III Climber
  • 4-seat See Saw