Embrace Park
West of the YMCA along Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE
Inclusive Norfolk park with a large accessible playground, inclusive splash pad, shaded picnic tables, restrooms, a bike course, and open field space.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Swimsuits or a change of clothes for splash pad season
- Bring
- Towels
- Bring
- Water bottles
- Bring
- Sun protection
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Destination style outdoor park stop
Read more about this location
Embrace Park is Norfolk's signature inclusive play destination and one of the clearest fits for this directory in Northeast Nebraska. The city describes it as a large accessible and inclusive playground paired with an accessible and inclusive splash pad, shaded picnic tables, benches, restrooms, a one-acre concrete bicycle course, and a full-size multi-purpose athletic field. It sits just west of the YMCA, making it an easy family stop with room for both high-energy play and a longer park outing. This is the strongest option in the region for families specifically seeking a purpose-built inclusive outdoor play environment.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free entry |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official city materials explicitly identify both the playground and splash pad as accessible and inclusive.
Known Features
Large accessible and inclusive playground
Known Features
Accessible and inclusive splash pad
Known Features
Benches
Known Features
Shaded picnic tables
Known Features
Bathroom
Considerations
The city page does not publish a detailed equipment-by-equipment accessibility list.
Considerations
Families needing exact ramp, swing, or transfer details may want a visual pre-check before visiting.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
405 W Benjamin Ave
Norfolk, NE, 68701
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 1 public source
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Norfolk - Embrace Parknorfolkne.gov
Primary official source.
Checked: name, address, phone, email, inclusive playground, inclusive splash pad
- Google search knowledge panelgoogle.com
Used only as secondary confirmation.
Checked: secondary address confirmation, secondary phone confirmation
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created research-backed production listing from official city source.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.