WHAT IS AN ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND?

A Universally Accessible Playground is one in which all children can play. They come in all shapes and sizes but provide activities that children with disabilities can enjoy while interacting with their peers. All children can enjoy at least 70% of the play activities.

Accessible Playgrounds most often provide for ramp access, play panels at ground level, and surfacing that walkers and wheelchairs can ride over with ease. Support equipment can be utilized throughout the playground.

Other features include transfer stations, ramps, high-backed swings, lowered monkey bars and elevated sand tables, all to accommodate children who use wheel chairs, walkers or leg braces. Some equipment, such as sway rockers, is designed for operation by children in wheelchairs to bring them directly into the play experience and teach teamwork.

Equipment is designed to be sensory rich so children with developmental and sensory disabilities, like cerebral palsy, Down’s Syndrome or visual impairment, can actively, appropriately and safely participate with their physically able peers.

This playground enables families to stay together!

Rotary Park - The Sky's the Limit! was built by the Ridgefield Rotary Club and the Ridgefield Department of Parks and Recreation.

For more information, go to:

• Ridgefield Parks and Recreation 
• Lifecare Design

For more information on Equipment Manufacturers, go to:

• Columbia Cascade (Timberform and Pipeform)
• Landscape Structures
• Sound Play
• RockCraft Designs