Birch Park
Rifle, CO
Rifle's new universally designed park includes a large ADA-compliant playground, poured-in-place surfacing, accessible paths, shade shelters, restrooms, and lighting.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
City of Rifle groundbreaking image for Birch Park.
Photo 1 of 2. City of Rifle groundbreaking image for Birch Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is the Western Slope's most promising published inclusive park project in the region list: big footprint, poured-in-place surfacing, accessible paths, shade, restrooms, and destination-level planning.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park; shade shelters help, but weather planning still matters.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Scooters or mobility devices for path use if helpful
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Read more about this location
Birch Park is Rifle's first universally designed public park and the strongest clearly documented inclusive playground project currently identified in the Western Slope region list. Official city updates describe a 9,500-square-foot ADA-compliant playground with poured-in-place surfacing, accessible walking paths, seating, shade shelters, lighting, fencing, restrooms, and other multi-generational amenities. The broader park plan also includes courts, fields, gardens, and future trail connections, making this more of a destination-style outing than a simple neighborhood playground. Families looking for the best published mobility access details in this region should put Birch Park near the top of their list.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official city updates describe Birch Park as Rifle's first universally designed public park with a 9,500-square-foot ADA-compliant playground.
Known Features
Poured-in-place surfacing
Known Features
Accessible walking paths
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Seating areas
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Shade shelters
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Lighting
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Fencing
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Restroom facilities
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2025 Birch Avenue
Rifle, CO, 81650
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Sources & Updates
1 public source 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
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Rifle - Birch Parkrifleco.org
City project page includes multiple updates and phase descriptions for Birch Park.
Checked: park name, address, universally designed designation, ADA-compliant playground, playground size, poured-in-place surfacing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Birch Park project page documenting universal design and accessibility-focused amenities.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.