Touch the Sky Playground
Beverly, MA
Published pricing
Inclusive school-based playground in Beverly with wide ramps, rubber surfacing, supportive swings, and tactile play elements.
Needs recheckFixed locationInclusive playgrounds
Bates Elementary School Playground
Salem, MA
New Salem school playground with poured rubber surfacing, interactive games, shade, musical play, accessible spinner access, and sensory-focused elements.
Quick facts
Price
No admission mentioned; school playground setting.
Profile
Usable profile coverage
Needs recheck
Public-source evidence needs review. Confirm time-sensitive details using the business links above.
Editorial Review
Why included
Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.
What we verified
- name
- inclusive positioning
- rubber surfacing
- spinner
What remains unknown
- Current operating hours or season
Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.
Plan This Visit
Price
No admission mentioned; school playground setting.
Profile
Usable profile coverage
Atlas Perspective
Editor's Take
One of the strongest sensory-rich inclusive playground builds in this region, especially for families who value modern surfacing and varied play modes over a traditional park setting.
At a Glance
Venue type
Inclusive playground
Age groups
PreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages
Mobility features
Inclusive spinnerGround-level play
Sensory and communication features
Tactile playMusical playVisual playAuditory play
Family amenities
ShadeSeatingPicnic tables
Surface type
Rubber surface
Shade level
Partial shade
Accessibility supports
Accessible routesSmooth paths
Operator type
School or community
Visit options
Free entry
Plan Your Visit
SettingSchool-campus playground rebuilt in 2025.
Features
Shade tentsBenchesPortable picnic tables for outdoor classesMultiple standalone and composite play elements
Planning NoteBecause this is a school playground, families should expect access to be shaped by school-day use.
Pricing Snapshot
SummaryNo admission mentioned; school playground setting.
AdmissionLikely free when publicly accessible
Bates Elementary School Playground opened in 2025 as a rebuilt, interactive, inclusive school playground in Salem. Salem Public Schools describes poured foam rubber surfacing, cognitive touch games, a sensory-focused playhouse, supine chimes, a surface-accessible spinner for wheelchair users, shade structures, benches, and multiple climbing and navigation challenges for elementary-age children. Because it is on school grounds, families should expect school-site access norms rather than a typical open municipal park schedule.
Accessibility & Comfort
These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.
Sensory
Cognitive touch gamesPlayhouse with extra sensory experiencesSupine chimes for musical play
Support
Shade structuresPerimeter benches
Mobility
Poured foam rubber flooringSurface-accessible spinner for wheelchairsLarge space with room to navigate
Accessible routesSmooth paths
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Large waterfront Gloucester playground in Stage Fort Park with beaches, picnic amenities, restrooms, and a newer play area inside a broader destination park.
Contact Information
Address
Bates Elementary School
Salem, MA
Source & Verification
Last updated
August 3, 2026
Verification summary
Last source review: April 11, 2026
Checked against 1 public source.
This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
What Changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from Salem Public Schools official opening announcement.
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