Outdoors NearbyAccessible playgrounds in Indiana
20 playgrounds in 18 towns across Indiana, 7 of them designed for all abilities or sensory play. Most are in Carmel (2), Fort Wayne (2), Avon (1) and Bloomington (1).
Carmel: 2 accessible playgrounds
- Everyone's Playground Inclusive
merry-go-round (accessible), turf surface
Roll-on carousel and rubber turf throughout.
- West Commons Playground Inclusive
adaptive swing, rubber surface
25,000+ sq ft futuristic playground with accessible swing platforms.
Fort Wayne: 2 accessible playgrounds
- Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground Inclusive
quiet space, ramps, sensory play, transfer station
Boundless playground with a communication sign and quiet spaces.
- PNC Playground Partly accessible
rubber surface
Avon
- Murphy Park Playground Inclusive
merry-go-round (accessible), turf surface
Flush merry-go-round and a chair-seat zipline.
Bloomington
- Switchyard Park Playground Accessible
accessible equipment
Columbus
- Freedom Field Park Accessible
Crawfordsville
- Milligan Park Playground Partly accessible
Fishers
- Roy J Holland Memorial Park Playground Accessible
adaptive swing, ramps, rubber surface
Ramped bench swing for wheelchair users and accessible swings.
Franklin
- Unity Park Inclusive
adaptive swing, ramps, rubber surface
Accessible seesaw and high-back spinner seats.
Goshen
- Kerry's Kids Playground Accessible
Greenwood
- Independence Park Playground Inclusive
braille/tactile, quiet space, rubber surface
100+ accessible components; glider fits two wheelchairs.
Indianapolis
- Founders Corner Accessible
La Porte
- LaPark Playground Playground Accessible
merry-go-round (accessible)
Linton
- Humphrey Park Playground Accessible
Marion
- Matter Park Playground Accessible
Plainfield
- W. S. Gibbs Memorial Park Playground Partly accessible
Westfield
- Freedom Trail Park Playground Inclusive
ramps, rubber surface, sensory play
Wide ramps and a sensory garden with thousands of plants.
Westport
- Millhousen Playground Partly accessible
Zionsville
- Lions Park Playground Partly accessible
Looking for any playground, not only accessible ones? See all 1,037 parks with playgrounds in Indiana. Find out what makes a playground accessible or inclusive, including surfaces and swings.
Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors and official park department pages in Indiana. A partly accessible playground has a way in but some barriers inside. Missing a playground? Tell us through the suggestion form.
Frequently asked questions
Where is an inclusive playground in Indiana?
Independence Park Playground in Greenwood is one of 7 inclusive or sensory playgrounds we list in Indiana. Others are in Fort Wayne, Westfield, Franklin and Carmel.
How many wheelchair-accessible playgrounds are in Indiana?
20 in our data: 7 inclusive, 8 wheelchair accessible, 5 partly accessible. The real number in Indiana is higher, since most newer playgrounds follow the ADA rules even when no map says so.
Do Indiana playgrounds have to be ADA accessible?
Public playgrounds built or rebuilt since March 2012 have to meet the 2010 ADA Standards, in Indiana as everywhere in the US. An older playground can lack ramps or a firm surface until it is rebuilt, so check before a long drive in Indiana.