<p>When Brynn Baker asked her 6-year-old, Ever Jones, if he was ready to leave the playground, his answer came almost instantly: No.</p><p>Even flushed and out of breath, Ever darted back for one more trip down the slide at the new playground on the campus of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.</p><p>“I’m going to have a hard time getting him to leave,” said Baker, 42, of Grand Boulevard. “But I’m really glad to see him play, use his imagination and connect with other kids, too.”</p><p>Ever was one of dozens of children and parents making the most of everything the playground had to offer Saturday morning, the second day the center was open to the public.</p><p>The playground is one of <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/06/19/obama-presidential-center-public-opening-free-activities-basketball-dance" target="_blank" >several attractions on the grounds</a> — but by far the most popular among children. The large nature-inspired playground includes slides, swings, tunnels and a rope course.</p><p>Ever was partial to the slides and swings.</p><p>But parents said they were grateful their children now had a safe place to play.</p><p>Chicago native Veneca Coulanges, who grew up in Roseland, said she often visited the nearby park as a child.