Bledsoe-Miller Park & STEAM Center Playground
Riverfront / East Waco, Waco, TX
Space-themed Waco playground designed with universal design principles, with inclusive play elements, swings, paved access, restrooms, picnic tables, and riverfront park amenities.
Main play area with space-themed elements.
Photo 1 of 6. Main play area with space-themed elements.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest currently operating inclusive-play examples in Waco, with official documentation, good family amenities, and fresh 2026 infrastructure.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Bug spray for warm-weather river visits
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Flexible neighborhood plus outing.
Read more about this location
Bledsoe-Miller Park & STEAM Center Playground opened in January 2026 beside the new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center and was designed to extend learning through imaginative outdoor play. The City of Waco describes it as a welcoming, inclusive playground developed using universal design principles for a broad range of ages and abilities. Families will find a space-themed play environment with climbing and interactive elements, swings, hangout pods, paved trails, restrooms, picnic tables, parking, and a pavilion in the larger riverfront park setting.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
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
Summary
Officially described as developed using universal design principles for a broad range of ages and abilities.
Known Features
Paved walking trails
Known Features
Ground-level play elements visible in official photos
Known Features
Inclusive design intent
Known Features
Restrooms nearby
Known Features
Parking on site
Considerations
The city does not publish a detailed feature-by-feature accessibility matrix on the park page.
Considerations
Families who need specific swing, transfer, or surfacing details may want to preview official photos before visiting.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
300 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Waco, TX, 76704
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
Primary official source for the listing.
Checked: name, address, hours, phone, park features, inclusive design language
- City of Waco - Parks, Playgrounds, Splash Pads & Trailswaco-texas.com
Confirmed January 2026 opening and systemwide park hours.
Checked: operating status, park hours, opening timing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Waco park page after January 2026 opening.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.