Marcus DeBack Playground is located at 2461 N. 55th St.
In 1996, Wright Street Playground was renamed for Marcus DeBack, a nine year old boy and innocent bystander who was shot and killed on the playground in 1995 while protecting another child.
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Two New Playgrounds Opening
May 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Recent Press Releases Referencing Marcus DeBack Playground
MKE Plays receives $500K from Burke Foundation
Jul 29th, 2019 by Ald. Michael MurphyThis is the second large donation to MKE Plays by The Burke Foundation
Rebuilt DeBack Playground wins Mayor’s Design Award
May 19th, 2017 by Ald. Michael MurphyIt features a 90-foot zipline, walking track, fitness equipment, permeable pavement basketball courts, challenging toddler elements, and a 10-foot tall rope dome.
