Fixed locationSensory-rich playgrounds

Sensory Playground & Garden

Clear Creek Park, Richmond, IN

Fenced inclusive playground in Richmond with adaptive equipment, an inclusive swing, sensory wall, play dome, and a purpose-built sensory garden.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for toddlers through big kids.

Hours

Public outdoor park; confirm current park hours before visiting.

Price

Free admission.

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

Purposeful inclusive playground visit rather than a generic park stop.

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

This is the region's strongest clearly documented sensory-inclusive playground: fenced, adaptive, and specific about the kinds of sensory input families can expect.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Kids who benefit from sensory-rich, lower-pressure outdoor play.
  • Families looking for a fenced playground with adaptive elements.
  • Children with autism, sensory processing differences, or mixed mobility needs.
  • Visits where siblings need both active play and calmer garden exploration.
Less Ideal For
  • Families wanting a very large destination-style playground with many separate zones.
  • Visitors who need detailed published surfacing specs before arrival.
  • Rainy-day plans, since this is an outdoor park setting.

At a Glance

Venue type

Inclusive playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Mobility features

Adaptive swingsGround-level play

Sensory and communication features

Tactile playVisual playAuditory play

Family amenities

Parking

Safety and comfort

Perimeter fence

Shade level

Mixed shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger park

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entry

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Fully fenced

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours SummaryPublic outdoor park; confirm current park hours before visiting.
Notable Features
  • Fenced playground
  • Adaptive play equipment
  • Inclusive swing
  • Sensory wall
  • Play dome
  • Sensory garden
ParkingAvailable within Clear Creek Park.
Visit StyleBest as a focused playground stop or as part of a longer Clear Creek Park outing.
What To Bring
WaterSun protectionComfort items if your child benefits from sensory regulation supports

Pricing Snapshot

Admission

Label

Entry

Price

Free
SummaryFree admission.

About the Venue

Sensory Playground & Garden at Clear Creek Park is one of the clearest inclusive-play listings in East Central Indiana. Official tourism materials describe a fenced playground with adaptive equipment for children of all abilities, including kids with autism, sensory processing differences, and physical disabilities. Families can expect play that supports auditory, tactile, olfactory, and visual exploration, plus a garden laid out in themed sections to encourage calmer, sensory-focused interaction with the environment.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitBest for toddlers through big kids.
Energy LevelModerate.
Noise LevelUsually moderate, with calmer garden-based exploration available.
Parent ComfortStrong because the space is fenced and intentionally designed.
Visit StylePurposeful inclusive playground visit rather than a generic park stop.

Accessibility & Comfort

Considerations
Exact surfacing details were not clearly published on the source reviewed.Families with very specific transfer or wheelchair-access needs may want a pre-visit site check.
Known Features
  • Adaptive play equipment
  • Inclusive swing
  • Fenced layout
  • Sensory wall
  • Sensory garden
  • Multi-sensory play supporting auditory, tactile, olfactory, and visual development
SummaryOfficial materials specifically position this playground for children of all abilities, including those with autism, sensory processing disorders, and physical disabilities.
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Quick Summary

Best for

Best for toddlers through big kids.

Hours

Public outdoor park; confirm current park hours before visiting.

Price

Free admission.

Parking

Parking available

Contact Information

Address

1201 West Main Street

Richmond, IN, 47374

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 11, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Source

Ai Region Research

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official destination and city park sources.

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