Inclusive playground at the Children's Center in Augusta, Maine

Fixed locationInclusive playgrounds

Children's Center Inclusive Playground

Name: Children's Center Inclusive Playground
Address: 1 Alden Avenue, Augusta, ME, 04330, US
Telephone: 207-626-3497
Price range: No public admission pricing was published on the sources reviewed.

Augusta, ME

Inclusive playground in Augusta at the Children's Center with shade, imaginative Maine-themed elements, and play designed for children of varied abilities.

Editorial Review

Why included

One of the clearest true inclusive-playground fits in the region, with official organizational history backing its accessibility focus rather than a generic park claim.

What we verified

organization name
address
phone
fully accessible playground history

What remains unknown

Current operating hours or season

Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.

Plan This Visit

Price

No public admission pricing was published on the sources reviewed.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the clearest true inclusive-playground fits in the region, with official organizational history backing its accessibility focus rather than a generic park claim.

At a Glance

Venue type

Inclusive playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersMixed ages

Mobility features

Ground-level play

Sensory and communication features

Nature playVisual play

Family amenities

Shade

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Partial shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Inclusive programming or events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

SettingOutdoor playground at the Children's Center campus.

WeatherOutdoor visit; shade canopy is part of the known feature set.

What To Know

This playground is connected to the Children's Center property rather than a typical large municipal park.Public-facing visit rules and hours were not clearly published on the reviewed pages.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryNo public admission pricing was published on the sources reviewed.

Admission KnownNo

About the Venue

The Children's Center in Augusta operates a long-standing inclusive playground at its Alden Avenue campus. Official history notes a fully accessible playground completed in 2007 with a shade canopy, lobster boat for imaginative play, and later expansion into an Enchanted Forest with additional Maine-themed structures. This is best suited to families looking for a thoughtfully designed early-childhood-oriented outdoor play space connected to an organization centered on inclusive services for children.

Accessibility & Comfort

These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.

SummaryOfficial history describes the space as a fully accessible playground and later as a completely inclusive playground.

Known Features

Shade canopyAccessible playground designImaginative lobster boat play featureExpanded Enchanted Forest areaMaine-themed structures

Considerations

Public pages do not publish a detailed feature-by-feature ADA checklist.Because this is a center-based campus, families may want to verify everyday public access expectations before visiting.

Accessible routes

Gallery

Main view of the Children's Center inclusive playground in Augusta — Wide view of the inclusive playground at the Children's Center campus.

Play structure at the Children's Center inclusive playground — Play equipment at the Augusta inclusive playground.

Additional playground view at the Children's Center in Augusta — Another angle of the Children's Center play space.

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(207) 474-6901

Community playground in Skowhegan with published ADA accessibility, parking, picnic tables, restrooms, and adjacent recreation amenities.

Quick Summary

Price

No public admission pricing was published on the sources reviewed.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Phone

(207) 626-3497

Address

1 Alden Avenue

Augusta, ME, 04330

Location

Maine Kennebec Valley Augusta, ME

Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official Children's Center history and contact pages; added attributable project images from builder gallery.

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