Children's Park
Dorchester, Boston, MA
Dorchester playground with stair-free elevated access, wheelchair merry-go-round, transfer access, dish swing, sensory play, roller slide, and accessible seating amenities.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A standout Boston option for families who want a deep mix of mobility access and sensory-rich play in one park.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Drinking fountains
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Worth a dedicated playground run
Read more about this location
Children's Park in Dorchester is one of Boston's most comprehensively accessible playgrounds based on the city's own inventory. Officially listed features include stair-free access to all play levels, wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round, wheelchair access to the slide, transfer station, dish swing, molded bucket swing, play panels, roller slide, and sensory panel. The combination makes it especially useful for families who want more than basic entry access and need multiple ways to play. Seating, fountains, and shaded areas help this park work for longer visits too.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Boston officially inventories this park with a high concentration of accessible play features.
Known Features
Stair-free access to all levels
Known Features
Wheelchair merry-go-round
Known Features
Wheelchair access to slide
Known Features
Transfer station
Known Features
Dish swing
Known Features
Molded bucket seat swing
Known Features
Play panels
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
81-85 Intervale Street
Boston, MA, 02121
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Sources & Updates
1 public source 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
- 1 public source
Public sources
Children's Park is listed with one of the strongest feature sets in the Dorchester section.
Checked: name, address, accessible play features, sensory features, shade, fountain
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from Boston accessibility inventory.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.