Douglas Park playground with children and adults in Santa Monica
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Douglas Park Playground

Santa Monica, CA

Popular Santa Monica park playground with an officially documented inclusive reconstruction, restrooms, picnic tables, and all-day park access.
Quick facts

Hours

Open daily 6:00 AM-11:00 PM.

Price

Free public park and playground.

Parking

No designated lot; metered parking nearby.

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

  • address
  • hours
  • playground
  • restrooms

What remains unknown

No additional gaps are currently recorded. This does not mean every access feature has been assessed.

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.

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A practical pick for families who want an inclusive public playground with restrooms and picnic value, not just a play structure on its own.

At a Glance

Venue type

Inclusive playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Family amenities

Picnic tablesRestrooms nearby

Restroom access

Nearby restrooms

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger parkPicnic area

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryOpen daily

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
ParkingNo designated lot; metered parking nearby.
Facilities
PlaygroundRestroomsPicnic tables
Hours SummaryOpen daily 6:00 AM-11:00 PM.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park and playground.

About the Venue

Douglas Park Playground is part of a well-used neighborhood park in Santa Monica with restrooms, picnic tables, and a family-friendly setting. The city's official park page confirms a playground reconstruction project for an inclusive, universally accessible playground, and the park currently promotes a ribbon-cutting ceremony tied to the rebuilt play area. Families who want a central Santa Monica park with practical amenities and strong city investment in accessible play should keep this one on their list.

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.

SummaryOfficial city materials document reconstruction of the playground as an inclusive, universally accessible playground.
Considerations
Public pages confirm inclusive reconstruction but do not publish a full installed equipment list.
Accessible routes

Gallery

Playground area at Douglas Park
Official Santa Monica image of Douglas Park playground.

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Contact Information

Address

2439 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA, 90403

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 official City of Santa Monica park page.

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