Greenway Park Inclusive Playground
Charlestown, IN
Fenced inclusive playground in Charlestown with a wheelchair ramp, cushioned surfacing, sensory play elements, swings, slides, paved access, and nearby park amenities.
Greenway Park includes the inclusive playground within a larger park setting.
Photo 1 of 3. Greenway Park includes the inclusive playground within a larger park setting.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong everyday option for families who want fencing, accessible entry points, and a play space that feels intentionally designed rather than retrofitted.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park; creekside and wooded setting help some, but conditions remain weather-dependent.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Mobility aids as needed
- Bring
- Snacks for longer park visits
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Flexible; works as a quick stop or a longer park visit.
Read more about this location
Greenway Park’s inclusive playground is a thoughtfully updated public play space in Charlestown designed for children of all abilities. Official and foundation sources describe a fenced-in playground with a wheelchair ramp, cushioned flooring, lower-access merry-go-round boarding, sensory experiences, swings, slides, and accessible access to most of the structure. Families also get the benefit of a larger park setting with paved trails, picnic areas, basketball, and scenic creekside surroundings.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
Free public park and playground.
Accessibility
Summary
Official sources describe a fenced accessible playground with a wheelchair ramp, cushioned surfacing, accessible merry-go-round boarding, guardrail considerations, and sensory experiences.
Known Features
Wheelchair ramp
Known Features
Cushioned safety surface
Known Features
Lower boarding height on merry-go-round
Known Features
Appropriate guardrail heights
Known Features
Added safe zones
Known Features
Multiple sensory experiences
Known Features
Accessibility to most of the play set
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Charlestown, IN
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Sources & Updates
2 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
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Charlestown Parks - Greenway Parkcharlestownparks.com
Official park page confirms the fenced-in inclusive playground opened in 2023 and notes paved trail, restrooms during events, and daily hours.
Checked: name, park description, inclusive playground, fenced status, slides, swings
- Community Foundation of Southern Indiana - Accessible Playground Opens at Greenway Parkcfsouthernindiana.com
Provides the richest accessibility-specific details.
Checked: cushioned surface, merry-go-round access, safe zones, sensory experiences, dawn to dusk hours, fenced status
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing using official park page and nonprofit announcement with accessibility details.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.