Buttonwood Park Playground
Buttonwood Park, New Bedford, MA
Accessible New Bedford playground beside the zoo with wide ramps, roomy elevated surfaces, and a larger park setting that works well for varied ages.
City image showing the playground area within Buttonwood Park.
Photo 1 of 2. City image showing the playground area within Buttonwood Park.
Atlas perspective
Atlas Verdict
A good middle-ground option: documented wheelchair-friendly design in a classic city park that also gives you the zoo and pond nearby.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park with typical weather exposure.
What to Expect
Play and access
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ramped access
- Ground-level play
Family planning
- Parking
- Mixed surfaces
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Flexible public park stop.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Free public playground.
Accessibility
Summary
The Massachusetts inclusive playground guide specifically includes Buttonwood Park Playground as accessible.
Considerations
Not every area is described as fully accessible in the guide.
Considerations
Publicly available current specs are lighter than for newer showcase builds.
Mobility Access
Wide ramps
Mobility Access
Spacious elevated surfaces for wheelchair turning
Mobility Access
Alternative routes through less accessible sections
Mobility features
Ramped access
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
425 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA, 02740
Nearby Alternatives
Compare three other local options using their published fit and planning details.
Large all-accessible waterfront playground on Pope's Island with full ramps, inclusive motion play, accessible swings, sensory play, and marine-themed features.
Dartmouth Community Park
Public Dartmouth park with the town's first fully ADA-accessible playground, plus picnic seating, open field space, and a paved walking loop.
Sources & Updates
Time-sensitive details still need a dated source check