accessible and inclusive playgrounds in Indiana

Greenwood's standout all-accessible playground pairs rubber surfacing, inclusive play components, a wheelchair-friendly trail, sensory-friendly music features, and picnic amenities for longer family outings.

Reimagined Carmel destination playground with accessible swings, a wheelchair-friendly merry-go-round, sensory-friendly play, and a hard-surface nature trail through a wooded riverfront setting.

Fishers park with an ADA-accessible playground, rubberized surfacing, sensory play instruments, trails, restrooms, and strong all-ages variety in a neighborhood-friendly setting.

New inclusive playground in Valparaiso with poured-in-place surfacing, ramp access to elevated play, ground-level sensory activities, inclusive bench swings, and a standout accessible tower.

Fenced inclusive playground in Charlestown with a wheelchair ramp, cushioned surfacing, sensory play elements, swings, slides, paved access, and nearby park amenities.

Indiana's first boundless playground in Kreager Park with ramps, multi-sensory play pods, accessible swings, splash-pad access, and family-friendly amenities.

Large Westfield inclusive playground and sensory garden with wide ramp systems, accessible turf surfacing, autism-informed features, and a paved route from parking into the play area.

All-inclusive destination playground in Portage with accessible surfacing, a wheelchair swing, family-friendly climbing and swinging options, and a location inside Founders Square near the splash pad.

Fully accessible downtown riverfront playground with sensory supports, accessible restrooms, paved routes, and lots of nearby family amenities.

Nature-themed inclusive playground in Evansville with a wheelchair swing, ground-level merry-go-round, wide ramp access, soft turf surfacing, and room for multigenerational play.

Major Lafayette destination playground in Columbian Park with free entry, poured-in-place rubber surfacing on the renovated upper area, shade sails, climbing structures, and play zones for kids from tots to teens.

Fenced inclusive playground in Richmond with adaptive equipment, an inclusive swing, sensory wall, play dome, and a purpose-built sensory garden.

Large fenced nature playscape inside Wesselman Woods with loose-parts play, trails, climbing features, and a ramped treehouse adventure area.

Accessible playground in historic Battell Park with AstroTurf surfacing, a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round, splash pad, and sensory play elements.

New West Lafayette park with nature-inspired playgrounds, trails, restrooms, picnic amenities, and seasonal interactive water features.

Large all-inclusive playground inside Hayswood Nature Reserve with accessible play elements, swings, slides, climbing, and room for mixed-age outdoor play.

Large West Lafayette park with two accessible playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, plus trails, picnic shelters, restrooms, and open space.

Large Columbus playground with padded surfacing, separate age zones, and broad public access behind Parkside Elementary in Blackwell Park.

Large New Albany park with an accessibility-focused playground and adjacent splash pad, plus trails, shelter space, and broad room for active family outings.

Elkhart’s long-running fully inclusive public playground with a wheelchair-accessible swing, sensory features, and easier mobility access for families.

Free, fully accessible campus playground with cushioned surfacing, paved walkways, restrooms, shelters, and easy parking at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Recently rebuilt Terre Haute playground in historic Collett Park with inclusive design for multiple age groups and ADA-accessible equipment.

Bloomington's best-known accessible public playground pairs a large play area with paved park access, nearby seasonal restrooms, picnic amenities, and a creekside park setting.

Major new Mishawaka inclusive recreation project at Normain Park with a fully inclusive playground, splash pad, sensory areas, accessible restrooms, and Miracle League field.

Riverside West Lafayette park with an accessible playground for ages 2 to 12, trail access, picnic amenities, and scenic downtown-adjacent views.

Upgraded Lafayette playground with poured-in-place rubber surfacing, multiple swings, slides, and climbing features in a larger neighborhood sports park.

Small Terre Haute neighborhood playground renewed with accessible equipment, including a sensory dome and other updated play elements.

Inclusive playground inside Winchester's large Goodrich Park with adjacent splash pad, trails, shelters, sports amenities, and restrooms nearby.

Franklin's inclusive playground at Blue Heron Park adds accessible surfacing, wheelchair-friendly swings and spinner play, plus the bonus of trails, wetlands, and a larger park setting.

Updated neighborhood playground with synthetic turf, musical play, an inclusive whirl, swings, sensory panels, and accessible all-abilities design.

Avon's highly accessible playground includes a wheelchair-accessible structure, flush merry-go-round, inclusive swings, and a supportive seated zip line beside the aquatic park campus.

Downtown Greenwood playground with accessible features, rubberized surfacing, and inventive play elements that work well for families mixing inclusive access with a more urban park stop.

Large county park in west Evansville with multiple playground areas, family amenities, year-round public access, and recent investment in more accessible play.

Newer Elkhart playground at Walker Park with all-inclusive messaging from Elkhart Parks and a fresh play layout on Bristol Street.