Destination inclusive playgrounds

Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground

Blendon Woods Metro Park, Columbus, OH

Large fully fenced inclusive playground at Blendon Woods with ramps, communication boards, musical play, accessible picnic areas, shade structures, and a restroom with a universal changing table and hoist.

Children and caregivers playing at the inclusive playground at Blendon Woods Metro Park

Official Metro Parks photo of families using the inclusive playground.

Photo 1 of 4. Official Metro Parks photo of families using the inclusive playground.

Editorial notes

What stands out

This is the region's clearest destination-grade inclusive playground: strong mobility access, communication support, sensory play, fencing, and unusually practical restroom accommodations.

Know Before You Go

Weather
Outdoor destination playground; plan for seasonal conditions.
Bring
Water
Bring
Sun protection
Bring
Adaptive gear your child uses regularly

What to Expect

Play profile

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages

Visit amenities

  • Shade
  • Seating
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms nearby
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
Visit type
Destination outing
Read more about this location

Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground is one of the strongest all-abilities playground options in Central Ohio. Official Metro Parks materials describe a fully fenced playground built for children and caregivers of all abilities, with ramps to play structures, communication boards, musical elements, sensory features, accessible picnic seating, shade structures, and a restroom setup that includes a universal changing table and hoist. Families should plan around its mixed public-and-reservation schedule, since some daytime hours are reserved for special-needs families and groups. When it is open to the public, this is a destination-style stop with unusually thoughtful access and family support features.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Sensory

Sensory area

Sensory

Musical instruments

Sensory

Musical steps

Mobility

Ramps to play structures

Mobility

Accessible routes

Mobility

Fenced layout that supports safer wandering boundaries

Restroom

Universal changing table

Restroom

Hoist

These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Location

4265 E Dublin Granville Road

Columbus, OH, 43081

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Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 11, 2026
Sources reviewed
2 public sources

Public sources

  • Confirms inclusive playground location, schedule, and direct image.

    Checked: address, phone, public hours, reservation hours, park location, main image

  • Primary source for feature-level accessibility details.

    Checked: fencing, ramps, communication boards, sensory area, musical play, accessible picnic tables

What changed

  • April 11, 2026

    Created listing from official Metro Parks sources.

Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.