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Nelson L. Malloy Jr. Park Playground

North Winston-Salem, Winston Salem, NC

Compact Winston-Salem all-abilities park with accessible playground equipment, picnic pavilion, splash pad, and dog park.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Works best for toddlers through elementary ages, especially on a shorter visit.

Price

Free public park.

Parking

On-site parking is typical for a city park, but specific parking details were not confirmed on the source reviewed.

Visit style

Neighborhood all-abilities park stop.

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

This is a meaningful community park with a strong mission and a manageable scale, especially for families who want accessible play without committing to a massive park day.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Families seeking a park intentionally designed for people with disabilities.
  • Shorter outdoor visits with both play and splash-pad appeal.
  • Caregivers who prefer a smaller setting over a sprawling destination park.
Less Ideal For
  • Families wanting a very large multi-zone destination playground.
  • Visitors needing a published list of specific inclusive equipment types before visiting.
  • Cold-weather visits when the splash pad is not a factor.

At a Glance

Venue type

All-abilities park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Mobility features

Ground-level play

Sensory and communication features

Water play

Family amenities

SeatingParkingPavilions or shelters

Safety and comfort

Clear sightlines

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Mixed shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger parkSplash pad nearbyPicnic area

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryParking on site

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Plan Your Visit

ParkingOn-site parking is typical for a city park, but specific parking details were not confirmed on the source reviewed.
WeatherOutdoor park; splash-pad usefulness depends on season and weather.
Facilities
Accessible playground equipmentPicnic pavilionSplash padDog park
Stay LengthBest for a shorter neighborhood-park visit or a warm-weather splash stop.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park.
Admission

Label

Entry

Notes

Public neighborhood park.

Price

Free

About the Venue

Nelson L. Malloy Jr. Park is a small but important all-abilities park in Winston-Salem. The city described it as the first local park designed specifically for people with disabilities and confirmed accessible playground equipment, a picnic pavilion, a splash pad, and a dog park. For families who value an intentionally disability-centered park but do not need a huge destination setup, this is a practical, easier-to-manage option.

Atlas Perspective

Inclusive Play Atlas Notes

Age FitWorks best for toddlers through elementary ages, especially on a shorter visit.
Noise LevelModerate; likely higher when splash pad is active.
Visit StyleNeighborhood all-abilities park stop.
Energy LevelMedium.
Parent ComfortGood for quick supervision because the park is more compact than larger destination parks.
Booking FrictionLow for a standard drop-in visit.

Birthday Party Snapshot

SummaryBest suited to simple self-managed park birthdays or meetups if pavilion use is available through city parks processes.
Packages
Private RentalNo
Add Ons And Policies
No staffed party packages were confirmed from the official source reviewed.

Accessibility & Comfort

SummaryThe city states the park was designed specifically for people with disabilities and includes accessible playground equipment.
Known Features
Accessible playground equipment
Considerations
The source reviewed does not provide a full equipment inventory or surfacing specification.Families with very specific mobility or sensory needs may want to preview current conditions before visiting.
Accessible routes

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Quick Summary

Best for

Works best for toddlers through elementary ages, especially on a shorter visit.

Price

Free public park.

Parking

On-site parking is typical for a city park, but specific parking details were not confirmed on the source reviewed.

Visit style

Neighborhood all-abilities park stop.

Contact Information

Address

2619 Bethabara Road

Winston Salem, NC, 27106

Location
North CarolinaTriad / Piedmont TriadWinston Salem, NC
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official Winston-Salem announcement and facility page.

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