BK's Playground
Barnes Street / Pearl Moore Basketball Center area, Florence, SC
Florence's first inclusive playground offers wheelchair-accessible play, adaptive swings, and a central city location next to the Pearl Moore Basketball Center.
City image from the Barnes Street campus showing BK's Playground.
Photo 1 of 2. City image from the Barnes Street campus showing BK's Playground.
Editorial notes
What stands out
If you want Florence's clearest true inclusive playground option, this is the one to start with.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Any mobility or sensory supports your child uses regularly
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood to community playground visit
Read more about this location
BK's Playground is Florence's best-documented inclusive play space and was developed as the city's first inclusive playground. Public reporting and city records tie it to the Barnes Street/Pearl Moore Basketball Center campus, where families can pair a playground stop with other nearby recreation amenities. It is designed for children of all abilities, with wheelchair- and walker-accessible access and adaptive play elements called out in coverage of the opening. This is a solid choice for mixed-ability family outings that need a true inclusive focus rather than a standard neighborhood play structure.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Wheelchair accessible
Known Features
Walker accessible
Known Features
Adaptive swings
Known Features
Inclusive design for children of all abilities
Considerations
Public sources reviewed did not clearly publish complete surfacing specs or every transfer element.
Considerations
Families with specific equipment needs may want to confirm current conditions before visiting.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Mobility features
Wide pathways
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
513 Barnes Street
Florence, SC, 29501
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Sources & Updates
4 public sources on record ยท 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
- 4 public sources
Public sources
- City of Florence Parks & Facilitiescityofflorencesc.gov
City parks page shows the Barnes Street campus and BK's Playground image assets.
Checked: campus location, city operator, phone, images
- AP News coverageapnews.com
Confirms the playground naming and that it is Florence's first inclusive playground.
Checked: BK's Playground name, location next to Pearl Moore Basketball Center, inclusive playground
- WMBF Newswmbfnews.com
Useful feature-level confirmation from opening coverage.
Checked: wheelchair accessible, walker accessible, adaptive swings, inclusive feature summary
- City of Florence agenda recordscityofflorencesc.gov
City record referencing the name BK's Playground.
Checked: official naming
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city materials and corroborating local coverage.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.