Hope Playground for Everyone
Sam Johnson Park, Redmond, OR
Redmond's flagship inclusive playground at Sam Johnson Park with large community-built play space, swings, slides, zip line, and official accessible design focus.
Editorial notes
What stands out
If you're choosing one destination playground in Central Oregon for broad all-abilities play variety, this is the one to start with.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Change of clothes if pairing with nearby park water amenities or messy play
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Major outing
Read more about this location
Hope Playground for Everyone at Sam Johnson Park is Central Oregon's best-known inclusive destination playground. The City of Redmond described it at opening as the largest accessible and inclusive playground in the Northwest, created through a grassroots community effort and built to accommodate hundreds of children with features including swings, slides, a climbing wall, and a zip line. Secondary destination coverage also highlights wheelchair-accessible features and strong all-abilities design, making this the clearest must-include listing for Redmond families seeking a higher-variety inclusive outing.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
Official 2015 city news page is strongest for project intent and major features; exact current component list should be confirmed on site.
Considerations
Large layout may feel busy during peak times.
Official Highlights
Accessible and inclusive playground designation from City of Redmond
Official Highlights
Community-built large-format playground
Official Highlights
Swings
Official Highlights
Slides
Official Highlights
Climbing wall
Official Highlights
Zip line
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
401 SW 15th Street
Redmond, OR, 97756
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Juniper Park Playground
Accessible Bend playground with pod-style layout, concrete connections, tactile and sound play, spinning and balance features, swings, and expanded ADA parking.
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 Redmond - Sam Johnson Playground Community Build Weekredmondoregon.gov
Official city news page states the project was the largest accessible and inclusive playground in the Northwest and lists climbing wall, swings, slides, and zip line.
Checked: official project identity, accessible and inclusive designation, major features, community-built history
- Visit Central Oregon - Sam Johnson Parkvisitcentraloregon.com
Secondary tourism source describing Hope Playground's inclusivity.
Checked: ongoing destination relevance, inclusive reputation
- BCI Burke - Hope Playgroundbciburke.com
Useful for attributable images and design overview.
Checked: playground name, image support, inclusive destination context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Redmond project page with supplemental destination confirmation.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.