Barnes Family Inclusive Playground
Inis Grove Park, Ames, IA
Large inclusive playground in Ames with a rubberized surface, accessible play features, nearby restrooms, parking, trails, and the adjacent Miracle Field.
Official City of Ames image of the inclusive playground.
Photo 1 of 4. Official City of Ames image of the inclusive playground.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor venue; bring sun, water, and layers depending on season.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Visit type
- Destination outdoor outing.
Read more about this location
Barnes Family Inclusive Playground is the signature accessible playground in the Ames / Central Iowa region. Located inside Inis Grove Park, it was developed as part of the Ames Miracle Playground & Field project and is described by official sources as an all-inclusive playground with 100% accessible playground features on a rubberized surface for children with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. Families also get practical park amenities that make longer visits easier, including restrooms, off-street parking, drinking fountains, shelters, picnic tables, and walking paths. Because it sits beside the Rotary Club of Ames Miracle Field and within a larger park setting, it works especially well for mixed-age siblings and longer outdoor outings.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Surface
Official project materials describe a rubberized surface.
Considerations
Official pages do not publish a full component-by-component accessibility inventory.
Considerations
This is a larger park environment, so families may want to preview distance and layout before visiting.
Published Access
Official Ames Foundation materials describe 100% accessible playground features for children with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities.
Family Facilities
Restrooms
Family Facilities
Off-street parking
Family Facilities
Drinking fountain
Family Facilities
Shelters
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2500 Duff Ave
Ames, IA, 50010
Other options nearby
Indoor play space in Ames with a toddler zone, large multi-level playground, basketball courts, day passes, memberships, and birthday parties.
Sources & Updates
2 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
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- City of Ames - Inis Grove Parkcityofames.org
Official park page naming the Barnes Family Inclusive Playground and listing amenities and hours.
Checked: name, address, hours, park amenities, shelter rentals, image
- Ames Foundation - Ames Miracle Playground & Fieldamesfoundation.org
Official project page describing the all-inclusive playground and Miracle Field.
Checked: inclusive mission, rubberized surface, 100% accessible features, project context, gallery images
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Ames and Ames Foundation sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.