accessible and inclusive playgrounds in Massachusetts

Large universal inclusive playground in Waltham with ramp access, unitary surfacing, communication supports, a spray park, mini golf, open space, and on-site parking.

Charlestown destination playground with stair-free access to all play levels, a wheelchair swing, wheelchair merry-go-round, sensory play, water play, shade, and waterfront setting.

Dorchester playground with stair-free elevated access, wheelchair merry-go-round, transfer access, dish swing, sensory play, roller slide, and accessible seating amenities.

Large all-accessible waterfront playground on Pope's Island with full ramps, inclusive motion play, accessible swings, sensory play, and marine-themed features.

Large universal design playground at Danehy Park with accessible routes, multi-zone play, sensory-minded design, nearby parking, restrooms, and paths for longer family outings.

Highly accessible waterfront playground in South Boston with stair-free elevated access, wheelchair-accessible slide route, musical play, spray play, shade, and thoughtful seating.

Town-run inclusive playground and splash deck in West Yarmouth with bathrooms, parking, picnic space, and a larger recreation-area setting.

Popular Andover playground receiving major accessibility upgrades including poured-in-place rubber surfacing and improved routes to amenities.

Large Plymouth recreation complex with an ADA-accessible playground, paved walking loop, pavilion, picnic tables, and plenty of parking for longer outdoor outings.

Holyoke's fully inclusive playground at Kennedy Park features wheelchair-accessible play structures, therapeutic swings, a whirl, sensory elements, and nearby benches.

Allston playground with stair-free access to all play levels, dish swing, transfer access, spray play, shade, and accessible family seating features.

Fenced Halifax playground next to Holmes Library with wood-chip and rubber surfacing, a shade structure, and varied preschool-through-elementary play features.

Well-known all-abilities playground in West Barnstable designed so children with and without disabilities can play together in one barrier-reduced space.

Major Lowell park project adding a universally accessible playground with poured-in-place rubber, splash pad, and upgraded site amenities.

Inclusive Brookline playground with ramps, at-grade play access, sensory and auditory elements, water play, picnic areas, and accessible walkways.

Large public playground behind Carver Town Hall with separate younger and older play zones, rubber surfacing, swings, climbing structures, and mostly fenced play areas.

Neighborhood playground in Lowell's Highlands with accessible play equipment and a poured-in-place rubber surface.

City playground and splash pad in Pittsfield with accessible parking, accessible restrooms, a paved route from the path, picnic areas, and nearby sports fields.

Fenced library-adjacent playground in Duxbury with toddler and school-age areas, swings, tunnels, bouncers, and mixed wood-chip and rubber-mat surfacing.

Large multigenerational inclusive playground in Belchertown with ramp access, inclusive swings, cushioned surfacing, parking, and room for mixed-age play.

New accessible playground at Bliss Park, developed to expand inclusive outdoor recreation for Longmeadow families.

Fenced Kingston playground behind Reed Community House with swings, slides, climbing structures, shade, and easy parking near the Bailey Memorial Playfields.

Public Dartmouth park with the town's first fully ADA-accessible playground, plus picnic seating, open field space, and a paved walking loop.

Williamstown playground near downtown with musical play elements, picnic space, an accessible portable restroom, and a mostly flat layout with some rubber surfacing.