Bluebell Beach Universally Accessible Playground
Bluebell Beach / Flint River corridor, Flint, MI
Accessible playground at Bluebell Beach in Flint with a transfer station, paved routes, barrier-free splash pad access, restrooms, shade, and picnic amenities.
County park setting with beach and family amenities.
Photo 1 of 3. County park setting with beach and family amenities.
Know Before You Go
- Supervision
- Active adult supervision required at the splash pad.
- Weather
- Outdoor venue with seasonal water play.
- Rules
- No lifeguards on duty.
- Rules
- No alcohol, marijuana, or illegal substances.
- Bring
- Water shoes or change of clothes for splash pad visits
- Bring
- Sun protection for open beach areas
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 park outing.
Read more about this location
Bluebell Beach is one of the clearest confirmed accessible play destinations in Flint and Genesee County. Genesee County Parks identifies it as the county's first universally accessible playground and notes a barrier-free playground with a transfer station, accessible bathrooms, handicap parking, paved ADA-accessible routes, and a zero-depth barrier-free splash pad right beside the play area. Families can pair playground time with the beach, shade kites, picnic pavilions, and the Flint River Bike Path for a longer outing.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 8:00 – sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 – sunset |
| Wednesday | 8:00 – sunset |
| Thursday | 8:00 – sunset |
| Friday | 8:00 – sunset |
| Saturday | 8:00 – sunset |
| Sunday | 8:00 – sunset |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Park entry | Free |
| Splash pad | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official county park page confirms multiple concrete accessibility details rather than a generic inclusion claim.
Features
Barrier-free playground
Features
Transfer station
Features
Accessible bathrooms
Features
Handicap parking spaces
Features
Accessible pathway from parking to pavilions and bathrooms
Features
Paved pathways meeting ADA standards
Features
Barrier-free splash pad
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
5500 N Bray Rd
Flint, MI, 48505
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Genesee County Parks - Bluebell Beach & Flint River Bike Pathgeneseecountyparks.org
Checked: address, hours, free admission, accessible bathrooms, accessible parking, barrier-free splash pad
- Explore Flint & Genesee - Discover an Accessible Outdoors in Flint & Geneseeexploreflintandgenesee.org
Checked: county's first universally accessible playground, splash pad, location in Flint
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Genesee County Parks accessibility details and regional tourism confirmation.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.