Disability Connection Community Playground
Bruce Ladner Memorial Park, Gulfport, MS
Fully accessible community playground in Gulfport at Bruce Ladner Memorial Park with inclusive equipment, shade, accessible bathrooms, parking, and a lighted walking track.
Project build photo from Disability Connection.
Photo 1 of 2. Project build photo from Disability Connection.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong Gulf Coast choice when you need a truly access-first playground rather than a standard park that only adds one adaptive element.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground; heat and rain can affect comfort and play conditions.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Purposeful access focused park stop
Read more about this location
Disability Connection Community Playground is a purpose-built accessible playground located at Bruce Ladner Memorial Park in Gulfport. Official project materials describe specialized equipment designed for children of all abilities, including a harness swing, sensory-friendly play panels, an OmniSpin-style spinner, and other inclusive features that support children with significant mobility and developmental needs. Families also get practical amenities that matter on real outings: accessible bathrooms, benches, shade, parking, and a walking track. This is one of the clearest fully inclusive public playground listings on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official materials describe the playground as fully accessible and inclusive.
Known Features
Single post swing with harness
Known Features
Fun panels designed for autism-related sensory play
Known Features
Omnispin spinner
Known Features
Accessible bathrooms
Known Features
Accessible play equipment for children with significant disabilities
Considerations
Specific surfacing details were not clearly published on the pages reviewed.
Considerations
Published feature list is strong, but families with highly specific mobility needs may still want a site check before a long drive.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
16475 Hwy 53
Gulfport, MS, 39503
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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
- Disability Connection - Community Playgrounddisabilityconnection.org
Official nonprofit project page describing the accessible playground and listing amenities.
Checked: name, location context, inclusive equipment, shade, bathrooms, parking
- Harrison County - Playground(s) Handicap Accessibleharrisoncountyms.gov
County parks page confirms Bruce Ladner Memorial Park as a handicap-accessible playground location.
Checked: address, Gulfport location, handicap accessible designation
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Disability Connection and Harrison County sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.