Source-checked Apr 11, 2026All-abilities parks

Freedom Playground at MacFarlane Park

Tampa, FL

Tampa's first boundless playground with wide ramps, inclusive swings, sensory play areas, accessible restrooms, and adjacent picnic shelters.

Freedom Playground at MacFarlane Park in Tampa

Editorial notes

What stands out

A dependable city choice when wide ramps, inclusive swings, and easier-access support matter more than flashy scale.

What to Expect

Play profile

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages

Visit amenities

  • Seating
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms nearby
  • Parking
  • Pavilions or shelters
  • Mixed shade
Visit type
Purposeful playground visit

Hours & Admission

Admission

Free public playground.

Accessibility

Summary

Official city materials identify Freedom Playground as Tampa's first boundless playground.

Restrooms

Outdoor ADA restroom facilities

Restrooms

Additional ADA restrooms inside the community center

Playground Features

Easy-to-navigate surfaces

Playground Features

Wide ramps

Playground Features

Inclusive swings

Playground Features

Seesaws

Playground Features

Slides

These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Location

1700 N MacDill Ave.

Tampa, FL, 33607

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Sources & Updates

Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources