3rd and Spruce All Abilities Playground
South Reading, Reading, PA
Inclusive city playground in Reading with wheelchair-accessible play levels, multiple slides, swings, shade canopies, and poured-in-place surfacing.
View of the newly opened all-abilities playground in Reading.
Photo 1 of 3. View of the newly opened all-abilities playground in Reading.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest inclusive-play options in the region if you want a true city playground built with wheelchair-accessible play in mind, not just a token accessible feature.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor site with limited weather protection outside the canopied areas.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood stop
Read more about this location
3rd and Spruce All Abilities Playground is Reading's purpose-built all-abilities playground at the 3rd and Spruce recreation complex. The rebuilt play space includes four levels of wheelchair-accessible play, two elevated platforms, swings, six slides, climbers, game panels, and shade canopies. Families looking for a city playground with stronger mobility access and a more intentionally inclusive layout than a standard neighborhood park should find this one especially worthwhile.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Publicly described as an all-abilities playground with four levels of wheelchair-accessible play.
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible play levels
Known Features
Inclusive design focus
Known Features
Poured-in-place play surface
Known Features
Shade canopies
Considerations
Exact restroom and parking accessibility details were not clearly published in the sources reviewed.
Considerations
The site appears inclusive by design, but families needing specific transfer or swing details may want to preview photos before visiting.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
320 S 3rd Street
Reading, PA, 19602
Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- City of Reading bid specificationsreadingpa.gov
Confirms the playground project at 320 S 3rd Street in Reading.
Checked: address, official site name, city ownership, accessible and ADA-compliant project scope
- Berks Weekly dedication coverageberksweekly.com
Reports the December 2023 opening and describes major play features.
Checked: opening status, all-abilities positioning, wheelchair-accessible play levels, slides, swings, shade canopies
- Reading parks mapreadingpa.gov
Lists the 3rd and Spruce recreational complex among city park assets.
Checked: park complex naming, city park inclusion
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city documents and local coverage with on-site images.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.