Ashley Okland Star Playground
Easter Lake Park / Athene North Shore Recreation Area, Des Moines, IA
Well-known destination inclusive playground in Des Moines at Easter Lake with accessible play equipment and sensory experiences for a wide range of ages and abilities.
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Atlas perspective
Atlas Verdict
A foundational inclusive playground for the metro and still one of the most useful destination options when you want broad-age appeal in a larger park setting.
What to Expect
Play and access
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground-level play
- Tactile play
Family planning
- Parking
- Mixed surfaces
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Free public park.
Accessibility
Sensory
Sensory experiences for all ages and abilities
Mobility
Accessible play equipment
Considerations
The official county playground page confirms inclusive status but not a detailed itemized feature list on the page reviewed.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Sensory and communication features
Tactile play
Sensory and communication features
Visual play
Sensory and communication features
Vestibular play
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Des Moines, IA
Nearby Alternatives
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Sources & Updates
Time-sensitive details still need a dated source check