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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.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for preschoolers through big kids

Price

Free public park.

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

Local park outing

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

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

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Families seeking a city-recognized universally accessible playground.
  • Children pairing playground time with adaptive sports or accessible recreation.
  • West-side Columbus families who want an established inclusive option.
Less Ideal For
  • Families who need detailed published feature lists before visiting.
  • Visitors prioritizing newer destination-playground amenities like fencing or extensive sensory zones.

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

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

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree
SummaryFree public park.

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.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitBest for preschoolers through big kids
Booking FrictionLow
Energy LevelMedium
Noise LevelModerate
Parent ComfortModerate
Visit StyleLocal park outing

Accessibility & Comfort

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.
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
Accessible routesSmooth pathsAdaptive fitness nearby

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Quick Summary

Best for

Best for preschoolers through big kids

Price

Free public park.

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

Local park outing

Contact Information

Address

1910 W Broad St

Columbus, OH, 43223

Location
OhioColumbus MetroColumbus, OH
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 11, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

Source

Ai Region Research

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official city park and department sources.

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