Needs recheckFixed locationAll-abilities parks

Rhodes Park Accessible Playground

Near the Adaptive Sports Complex area, Columbus, OH

Regional park playground in west Columbus tied to the city's adaptive recreation complex and identified by Columbus Recreation and Parks as one of its universally accessible playground locations.
Quick facts

Price

Free public park.

Parking

Parking available

Profile

Strong 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

  • park status
  • accessible recreation context
  • historical ADA playground reference
  • universally accessible playground listing

What remains unknown

  • Current operating hours or season
  • Current photo coverage

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

One of Columbus's most credible legacy accessible playground sites, especially for families already using adaptive recreation resources nearby.

At a Glance

Venue type

All-abilities park

Age groups

PreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Mobility features

Ground-level playWide pathways

Family amenities

Parking

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Mixed shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routesSmooth pathsAdaptive fitness nearby

Park context

Part of a larger parkSports fields nearby

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entry

Verified only

Yes

Inclusive programming or events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Visit StyleBest approached as a city park visit with adaptive recreation context rather than a heavily branded destination playground.
Planning NoteOfficial sources confirm accessible status, but families wanting equipment specifics may want to preview current photos before visiting.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park.
AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Rhodes Park is a regional Columbus park with unusually strong adaptive-recreation context. Official city materials identify Rhodes Park as home to an ADA sports pad, playground, and playing field for people with disabilities, and a later city DE&I staff publication lists it among Columbus Recreation and Parks' universally accessible playgrounds. Families who want inclusive play near broader adaptive recreation amenities may find Rhodes Park especially useful, even though the public-facing park page offers fewer playground-specific feature details than some newer builds.

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.

Known Access
Officially referenced as an ADA playground and playing field area for people with disabilitiesListed by Columbus Recreation and Parks among universally accessible playgrounds
Considerations
Public-facing park page is less detailed than newer inclusive playground pages.Specific surfacing and equipment details were not clearly published in the sources reviewed.
Accessible routesSmooth pathsAdaptive fitness nearby

External Links

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Contact Information

Address

1910 W Broad St

Columbus, OH, 43223

Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last source review: April 11, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

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 park and department sources.

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