Frautschi Family Accessible Playground at Warner Park
North Side, Madison, WI
Large north-side Madison accessible playground with rubberized surfacing, wheelchair-accessible swing, musical panels, communication boards, and nearby shelter amenities.
Warner Park's accessible playground includes a rubberized surface, wheelchair-accessible swing, musical panels, and communication boards.
Photo 1 of 2. Warner Park's accessible playground includes a rubberized surface, wheelchair-accessible swing, musical panels, and communication boards.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest official fits for this directory because the city publishes real accessibility features families can actually use in planning.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination community park visit.
Read more about this location
The Frautschi Family Accessible Playground at Warner Park is one of the strongest officially documented inclusive playgrounds in Madison. The City of Madison specifically notes a rubberized surface for wheelchair access, a wheelchair-accessible swing, touch-and-play musical panels, and communication boards designed to support children playing together. Warner Park adds destination-level context with open space, parking, shelter facilities, and a broad community park setting. This is a particularly compelling option for families who care about both mobility access and communication-supportive play features.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
One of the most specifically documented accessible playgrounds in the region.
Known Features
Rubberized surface for wheelchair access
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible swing
Known Features
Touch-and-play musical panels
Known Features
Communication boards
Considerations
Official page does not specify whether the play area is fenced.
Considerations
Because Warner Park is large, event activity elsewhere in the park can affect the overall feel.
Family Facilities
Parking
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2930 N. Sherman Ave.
Madison, WI, 53704
Other options nearby
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Elver Park Inclusive Playground
Large west-side Madison inclusive playground inside Elver Park with nearby splash park, shelters, parking, drinking water, and restrooms.
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
- City of Madison - Warner Parkcityofmadison.com
Official park page provides unusually specific accessibility details for this playground.
Checked: name, address, hours, accessible playground name, rubberized surface, wheelchair-accessible swing
- City of Madison - Playgroundscityofmadison.com
Confirms Warner as one of Madison's accessible playgrounds.
Checked: accessible playground program
- Madison Parks Foundationmadisonparksfoundation.org
Confirms Warner as part of the foundation-backed accessible playground effort.
Checked: accessible playground initiative
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Madison Parks and Madison Parks Foundation pages.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.