Accessible and inclusive playgrounds in Iowa

Large universal-design playground in West Des Moines with multiple play pods, rubber surfacing, accessible swings, communication supports, sensory art, shade, and seating.

Huge inclusive destination playground in Waukee with rubber surfacing, sensory features, shade structures, accessible restrooms, accessible parking, and nearby Miracle League play.

Large inclusive playground in Spirit Lake with accessible surfacing, varied textures, walking trails, shade, seating, parking, and accessible restrooms.

Fully accessible all-inclusive playground in Dubuque with a flat rubberized surface, wheelchair-accessible play equipment, swings, benches, changing rooms, restrooms, and covered pavilions.

Large inclusive playground in Ames with a rubberized surface, accessible play features, nearby restrooms, parking, trails, and the adjacent Miracle Field.

Inclusive playground in Sioux City’s Miracle Field complex with adaptive buddy swings, a toddler area, zip lines, splash features, and a rubber-surfaced all-abilities setting.

Accessible Iowa City park with a poured-in-place rubber playground, ramped main structure, accessible swings, adult changing station, shelter, trails, and restrooms.

Large all-inclusive playground in Ankeny with high ramps, rubber surfacing, transfer-height play features, restrooms, shelters, and adjacent ball fields.

Accessible community park in Johnston with an inclusive playground, rubber tiles, adaptive play equipment, a wheelchair-friendly basketball court, shelter, and paved trail.

Inclusive riverfront playground in Clinton with a large structure, slide, zipline, toddler swings, climbers, nearby picnic shelter, and modern restrooms.

Updated neighborhood park in Council Bluffs with an accessible merry-go-round, ADA molded-seat swing, sensory garden, interactive play panels, and a small internal trail loop.

Orange City’s inclusive park offers accessible surfacing, a zero-entry merry-go-round, splash features, play structures, and a zip line right off Puddle Jumper Trail.

New Bettendorf playground with separate toddler and school-age playsets, spinner, merry-go-round, six swings including two handicap-accessible swings, and synthetic turf surfacing.

Urbandale's Northview Park all-inclusive playground pairs flat rubber surfacing with barrier-free access beside the Miracle League field.

Indoor play space in Ames with a toddler zone, large multi-level playground, basketball courts, day passes, memberships, and birthday parties.

Riverfront destination playground in Council Bluffs with a large pelican-themed climbing structure, slide, textured surfaces, interpretive seating, and nearby splash-pad play.

Garden playground in Dubuque designed to bring together children with a variety of abilities and needs, with nearby restrooms and a covered pavilion.

Adaptive playground in Cedar Falls with turf play areas, restrooms, a shelter, and a neighborhood-park setting.

Small Iowa City neighborhood playground with accessible sidewalk routes and rubber surface access at all playground entry points.

Large North Liberty park playground with newly added We-Go-Swing and We-Go-Round inclusive equipment that accommodates wheelchair users and shared family play.

Inclusive playground at Emeis Park in Davenport with accessible surfacing, inclusive equipment, and quiet sensory-focused areas.

Renovated Cedar Falls playground with ADA-accessible equipment, turf surfacing, wider sidewalks, and a fenced play area in the College Hill neighborhood.

Accessible Johnston park with a newer train-themed playground, interlocking mat surfacing, picnic shelter, and ADA-friendly trail access.

Okoboji park playground beside pickleball and tennis courts, with a newer airplane-themed play area and room for mixed-activity family stops.