# Merrimac Park > Open grass space and a playground create a family-friendly environment despite some areas being extremely dirty with homeless presence. Basketball court and splash pad are often closed, limiting recreational options. Management issues affect the park's upkeep and available facilities. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MerrimacPark - Address: 6343 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17736853382 - Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Merrimac-Park/ ## What it is good for - Parks — 6.9/10 - Kid Friendly — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The parks here have amazing playgrounds and open grass space." ## Good to know - The playground is suitable for kids, with plenty of open grass space. - The basketball court is closed, limiting sports activities. - The park is often dirty, with garbage scattered throughout. - The splash pad is currently not operational. - There are homeless individuals living in the park, which may affect safety. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.