Richland Avenue Park Playgrounds
Richland Avenue / Dairy Lane area, Athens, OH
Accessible Athens park with separate 2-5 and 5-12 playgrounds, inclusive seesaw, accessible surfacing, swings, slides, climbing features, and musical play.
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Atlas Verdict
This is the region's clearest official example of a purposefully accessible public playground with separate age zones and a more inclusive feature mix.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground.
What to Expect
Play and access
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Adaptive swings
- Inclusive spinner
Family planning
- Restrooms nearby
- Separated play zones
- Mixed surfaces
- Mixed shade
- Nearby restrooms
- Visit type
- Community park outing
Hours & Admission
Admission
Free public park.
Accessibility
Play Elements
Swings
Play Elements
Slides
Play Elements
Climbing features
Play Elements
Musical features
Known Features
Two accessible playgrounds
Known Features
Accessible seesaw
Known Features
Accessible pour-in-place surface on older-kids playground
Known Features
Accessible turf surface on younger-kids playground
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Richland Avenue
Athens, OH, 45701
Nearby Alternatives
Compare three other local options using their published fit and planning details.
Highland Park Playground
Accessible neighborhood playground in Athens with a pour-in-place surface, accessible pathways from parking, climbing features, slides, and a swing.
East State Street Park Playgrounds
Athens community park with separate 2-5 and 5-12 playgrounds, swings, climbing features, and accessible spin chairs, plus public restroom access nearby.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 1 public source