Destination inclusive playgrounds

Gabriel Park Inclusive Playground

Southwest Portland, Portland, OR

Large inclusive destination playground in Southwest Portland with rubber surfacing, accessible routes, adaptive swings, sensory play, quiet spots, and a safety fence.

Families and Portland Parks staff at the opening of Gabriel Park Inclusive Playground in Portland

Gabriel Park's inclusive playground opened to the community in May 2022.

Photo 1 of 2. Gabriel Park's inclusive playground opened to the community in May 2022.

Editorial notes

What stands out

One of Portland's strongest inclusive playground options for mixed-age outings, especially if you need mobility access, sensory variety, and room to spread out.

Know Before You Go

Bring
Water bottles
Bring
Sun protection
Bring
A change of clothes if children plan to use water play features

What to Expect

Play profile

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages

Visit amenities

  • Shade
  • Seating
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms nearby
  • Drinking fountains
  • Parking
Visit type
Destination playground
Read more about this location

Gabriel Park Inclusive Playground is a major Portland destination play area designed for children of all abilities to play together. The rebuilt playground includes accessible routes to all equipment, an inclusive spinner, swings for all abilities and ages, smooth rubber surfacing, sensory panels, music and water play, quiet break areas, and accessible picnic seating. Families will also find improved access from parking, nearby streets, and transit, plus nearby restrooms and drinking fountains within the larger park setting.

Hours & Admission

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Safety

Perimeter fence

Safety

Seating areas for caregivers

Sensory

Interactive sensory panels

Sensory

Music elements

Sensory

Water play features

Sensory

Quiet spots for breaks

Mobility

Accessible routes to all play equipment

Mobility

Smooth rubber safety surfacing

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

Location

SW 45th Avenue and Vermont Street

Portland, OR, 97219

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Other options nearby

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Source reviewed

Memorial Park All-Abilities Playground

Access information not yet established

Wilsonville, OR

Sports-themed all-abilities playground with turf, a sensory ramp, wheelchair-accessible glider, inclusive slides and swings, Braille, and communication panels.

Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 11, 2026
Sources reviewed
2 public sources

Public sources

  • Official project overview and feature list.

    Checked: name, status, opening date, inclusive features, address, contacts

  • Provided detailed feature list and context.

    Checked: destination positioning, surfacing, adaptive features, fence, quiet spots, picnic and restroom improvements

What changed

  • April 11, 2026

    Created listing from official Portland Parks project and news pages.

Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.