Dorothy D. Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center Playground
Fayetteville, NC
Best for
Works best for mixed ages, especially children using adaptive recreation supports.
Hours
Recreation center hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00; splash pad operates seasonally May 1-September 30 with Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:00 and Sunday 14:00-19:00.
Price
Free public playground at a city recreation center.
Parking
On-site parking is available at the recreation center.
Visit style
Purposeful local stop rather than a sprawling destination park.
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Editor's Take
Among public options in the Sandhills, this is one of the clearest purpose-built adaptive play spaces, with better-than-average support for mobility access and sensory-friendly play goals.
Best Fit
- Families seeking a public playground tied to adaptive recreation services.
- Kids who benefit from sensory exploration and ground-level accessible play.
- Warm-weather visits that pair playground time with a splash pad stop.
- Caregivers who want restrooms and a staffed recreation-center setting nearby.
- Families wanting a large destination park with many separate play pods.
- Visitors who need confirmed fencing around the play area.
- Anyone wanting weekend operating hours for the recreation center itself.
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Mobility features
Sensory and communication features
Family amenities
Surface type
Shade level
Restroom access
Accessibility supports
Park context
Operator type
Visit options
Toddler-friendly
Inclusive programming or events
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Pricing Snapshot
Dorothy D. Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center is Fayetteville's adaptive recreation hub, and the playground was rebuilt with accessible, inclusive equipment intended to support sensory exploration, physical challenge, and social play for children of all abilities. Official city materials note a rubber-filled play surface and the city's first ground-flush accessible whirl feature sized to accommodate wheelchair users, plus an aero glider for cooperative movement. Families also benefit from on-site restrooms and a seasonal splash pad, making this one of the area's strongest public options for an accessibility-minded outing.
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Best for
Works best for mixed ages, especially children using adaptive recreation supports.
Hours
Recreation center hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00; splash pad operates seasonally May 1-September 30 with Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:00 and Sunday 14:00-19:00.
Price
Free public playground at a city recreation center.
Parking
On-site parking is available at the recreation center.
Phone
(910) 433-1000Address
1600 Purdue Drive
Fayetteville, NC, 28304
Last updated
April 18, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 11, 2026
Checked against 2 public sources.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Fayetteville facility and project pages.
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