17th Ave Dorm: Outdoor Activities?

Ok, I understand that this is not on the top 10 list of important issues with decisions regarding the U of M but my son has 17th Ave as his top choice and Superblock as his second but as I was thinking about him actually living in the two different areas…even though I LOVE the newness of 17th and I heard better food and better this better that…I can’t help but picture him playing volleyball and frisbee on the lawn of Superblock. He loves that kind of social play stuff.

Do they have any outdoor activity at 17th? I look on Google Maps and I don’t see much green area there. I know both places have ping pong:)

Thanks so much for your input!