Coughlin Saunders Inclusive Playground
Bringhurst Field, Alexandria, LA
Inclusive outdoor playground at Bringhurst Field in Alexandria with wheelchair-oriented transfer access, musical play, adaptive swings, sensory features, and poured-in-place surfacing.
Official city image used on the Alexandria site.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest purpose-built inclusive playgrounds in Central Louisiana, with a stronger feature set than a typical city playground.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground; heat and rain can affect comfort and play time.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Any adaptive gear your child prefers
What to Expect
Play profile
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Destination stop within alexandria rather than a large all day park
Read more about this location
Coughlin Saunders Inclusive Playground was created as a public playground designed for children with physical disabilities, autism, cognitive impairment, and sensory processing differences while remaining open to all families. Official city materials describe slide transfer decks for wheelchair users, a Rock N Raft with wheelchair access, multiple swing types, musical elements, a sensory wave climber, roller slide, and a sensory wave seat. It sits at the Bringhurst Field site near the Cabrini Pediatric Therapy Center, making it especially useful for families seeking an outdoor option with intentional inclusive design rather than a standard neighborhood play structure.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official sources describe physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communication components selected with therapy-team input.
Known Features
Slide transfer decks for wheelchair users
Known Features
Rock N Raft with wheelchair access
Known Features
Multiple swing types
Known Features
Musical elements
Known Features
Sensory wave climber
Known Features
Sensory wave seat
Known Features
Roller slide
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Masonic Drive and Babe Ruth Drive
Bringhurst Field site
Alexandria, LA, 71301
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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
- City of Alexandria press releasecityofalexandriala.com
Confirmed corner location at Masonic Drive and Babe Ruth Drive on the Bringhurst Field site and the therapy-informed feature mix.
Checked: name, location context, inclusive purpose, feature list, operator
- Struthers Recreation project gallerystruthersrecreation.com
Confirmed bells, bongos, fun mirror, zoo panel, Rock N Raft, zip slide, spinning sensory wave seat, and pour-in-place surfacing.
Checked: inclusive equipment, surfacing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city and project-source materials.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.