Dennis & Judith Jones Variety Wonderland Playground
Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO
Forest Park's fully accessible playground with roll-on merry-go-round access, sensory play features, soft surfacing, shaded equipment, and paved approaches near the visitor center.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Forest Park's accessible playground includes multiple inclusive play features.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the easiest city picks for families who want real accessibility plus a full Forest Park outing.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor destination with some shade but still weather dependent.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- A plan for other Forest Park stops if extending the outing
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Destination playground.
Read more about this location
Dennis & Judith Jones Variety Wonderland Playground is a standout inclusive playground in Forest Park and one of the best-known accessible outdoor play spaces in the region. Official and local reporting point to wheelchair-accessible routes, a roll-on merry-go-round, sensory play features, shaded multi-level equipment, and nearby visitor amenities. Its central Forest Park setting makes it especially appealing for families wanting an accessible playground visit paired with other park attractions.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
Official and local sources describe the playground as fully accessible.
Considerations
Features include a roll-on merry-go-round and sensory play wall.
Considerations
Local reporting notes soft surfacing may still feel slower to roll over than a hard path.
Family Facilities
Water fountain
Family Facilities
Paved paths
Family Facilities
Nearby visitor amenities
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
5601 Grand Drive
Saint Louis, MO
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Zachary's Playground
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Large all-inclusive playground at Heartland Park with ramped access, roll-on play features, accessible surfacing, obstacle-style play, and a standout adaptive zipline setup.
Sources & Updates
3 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
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Forest Park Forever visitor center pageforestparkforever.org
Confirms location next to the visitor and education center.
Checked: name, location context, state-of-the-art accessible playground
- Forest Park Forever newsforestparkforever.org
Confirms accessibility-focused renovation work.
Checked: accessible surfacing improvements
Helpful for reader-facing feature detail.
Checked: play features, sensory wall, roll-on merry-go-round, water fountain
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Forest Park and local editorial sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.