Ellacoya State Park Playground
Ellacoya State Park on Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford, NH
Lakeside public playground inside Ellacoya State Park with beach access, restrooms, picnic areas, and an easy family-friendly day-use setup.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Photo 1 of 4. Beach and day-use area at Ellacoya State Park in Gilford
Know Before You Go
- Reservations
- Day-use reservations are recommended before arrival because parking can be limited on nice weekends and holidays.
- Weather
- Outdoor lakeside visit; beach season and staffing vary by season.
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Half day or full day outdoor outing.
Read more about this location
Ellacoya State Park in Gilford includes a public playground as part of its day-use beach and picnic area on Lake Winnipesaukee. While the official page confirms the playground and general accessibility support, it does not publish detailed inclusive equipment specs, so this is best treated as an accessibility-aware family playground rather than a fully documented destination all-abilities build. Families get a strong outing mix here: swimming, picnicking, restrooms, showers, a park store, and a playground in one stop.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | seasonal |
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| Tuesday | seasonal |
| Wednesday | seasonal |
| Thursday | seasonal |
| Friday | seasonal |
| Saturday | seasonal |
| Sunday | seasonal |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Accessibility
Summary
The official park page confirms a playground and directs visitors to the statewide accessibility page for disability access questions.
Considerations
Official materials reviewed do not publish detailed inclusive playground equipment specs.
Considerations
Families needing precise surfacing or adaptive equipment details should contact the park office directly.
Known Accessible Elements
Accessible recreation information available through NH State Parks
Known Accessible Elements
Restrooms on site
Known Accessible Elements
Showers on site
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
280 Scenic Drive
Gilford, NH, 03249
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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
- NH State Parks - Ellacoya State Parknhstateparks.org
Official park page lists the playground in activities and amenities and confirms day-use logistics.
Checked: name, address, phone, hours, fees, playground amenity
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official NH State Parks page; inclusive equipment details remain limited in public materials.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.