Saturday, May 17, kick off the Sesquicentennial with a free outdoor concert! Celebrate 150 years here.

Playground and Children's Safety Center Rules

  • Shoes must be worn on playground equipment. No bare feet.
  • An adult must accompany children.
  • Do not wear clothes with drawstrings. These can cause a choking hazard if caught on the equipment.
  • Check for hot surfaces.
  • Do not play on the playground equipment if the temperature is less than 32 degrees.
  • Skateboards, scooters, roller skates, and bicycles are prohibited.
  • Pets are prohibited.

Inclusive Park Features for Diverse Abilities: 

Wheelchair-Friendly Components (no transfer required):

  • We-Go-Round – Fully-wheelchair accessible spinner that promotes interaction.
  • Vibra Chimes – Three large-scale vibrating chimes.
  • Color-Splash Panel – Interactive visual/sensory play panel.
  • Fire Station + Market Café – Several interactive, ground-level pretend play features including meal table, vegetable stand, flower spinner, etc.  
  • Arches over Railroad Track Surfacing

Ground-Level Supportive Activities (accessible via transfer):

  • We-Saw – Multi-User Seesaw with Back Supports
  • OminSpin – Multi-User Spinner with Back Supports
  • Double Oodle Swing – Group Swing with Transfer point from wheelchair or walker
  • Chill Spinner – Chair-like spinner with Back Support
  • 50 Additional Ground-Level Activities including wobble pods, climbing walls, nets and belts, embankment slides, bridges, pretend play, etc.

Additional design details included on the playground for users with special needs:

  • Cozy spaces and calming spots for those with sensory processing disorder/autism such as the Cozy Dome
  • Shade elements for those with sun sensitivity
  • Seating for supervision and resting
  • Graduated challenge levels to meet full range of developmental, risk, and physical ability levels
  • Sensory stimulating rocking, spinning, auditory, swaying, swinging, proprioceptive, vestibular feedback opportunities
  • Individual and group activities to allow for variety of needs

In terms of ADA Compliance:

  • 5-12 Year Old Elevated Equipment = 81% Accessible via transfer (50% required)
  • 2-5 Year Old Elevated Equipment = 75% Accessible via transfer (50% required)
  • 5-12 Year Old Ground Level on an Accessible Route = 24 Components/17 Types (4 components/3 types required)
  • 2-5 Year Old Ground Level on an Accessible Route = 30 Components/23 Types (5 components/3 types required)