Hicks Park Inclusive Playground
Hicks Park, West Memphis, AR
Inclusive West Memphis playground designed for children of all abilities, with accessible play space inside Hicks Park.
Official tourism photo of the inclusive playground at Hicks Park.
Photo 1 of 2. Official tourism photo of the inclusive playground at Hicks Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong find for the region because the city explicitly built and labels this as an inclusive playground rather than a generic park with unclear access claims.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor visit; plan around heat, sun, and rain.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood stop
Read more about this location
Hicks Park Inclusive Playground is a city-operated outdoor play area in West Memphis created to provide a fun, safe, and accessible place for children of all abilities. Official city materials position it as an inclusive playground for children with disabilities and other kids to play together, making it one of the clearest niche-fit listings in the Arkansas Delta. It sits next to the West Memphis Parks and Recreation Administration office at the corner of North Avalon Street and West Oliver Avenue. Families looking for a straightforward local stop with purpose-built inclusive intent will find this one especially relevant.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official city and tourism pages describe the site as an inclusive, safe, and accessible environment for children of all abilities.
Considerations
Public pages reviewed did not provide a full list of surfacing or adaptive equipment details.
Considerations
Families with specific mobility or sensory needs may want a quick preview through official photos before visiting.
Known From Official Sources
Purpose-built inclusive playground
Known From Official Sources
Accessible environment for children of all abilities
Known From Official Sources
Designed to welcome children with disabilities
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
N Avalon Street and W Oliver Avenue
West Memphis, AR, 72301
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- City of West Memphis facilities pagewestmemphisar.gov
Official facility page states the playground is specially designed to be fun, safe, and accessible for children of all abilities.
Checked: name, address, phone, email, inclusive positioning, park context
- West Memphis Advertising & Promotion listingvisitwestmemphis.com
Official tourism directory includes a venue photo and repeats the inclusive playground description.
Checked: address, phone, website link, official image
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official West Memphis city and tourism sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.