Howard Amon Park Playground
Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA
Renovated riverfront playground in Richland with accessible play areas, inclusive design intent, and destination-level appeal inside Howard Amon Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A good pick when you want a scenic destination park and newer accessible play features in one visit.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Seating
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
Howard Amon Park Playground is a major Richland play destination that was recently reopened with an inclusive design focus. Local coverage describes the renewed playground as innovative and inclusive, and search results tied to the official Richland parks presence indicate accessible park areas and family-focused play improvements. For families, this reads as a strong riverfront outing option when you want a bigger park setting rather than a simple neighborhood stop.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free entry |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Inclusive playground positioning
Known Features
Accessible park areas
Considerations
Detailed official equipment and surfacing specs were not clearly available in the official pages surfaced during this run.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Mobility features
Wide pathways
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
Accessibility supports
Accessible routes
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Richland, WA
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Large destination playground in Columbia Park with wheelchair-navigable inclusive elements, themed structures, and a standout regional profile for mixed-ability play.
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
- Richland Parks and Recreation homerichlandparksandrec.com
Serves as official parks domain for Richland.
Checked: official parks department website
- Apple Valley News Now - Howard Amon Park playgroundapplevalleynewsnow.com
Coverage quotes Richland Parks and Recreation describing the site as an innovative and inclusive playground.
Checked: reopened playground, inclusive positioning
- NBC Right Now - Howard Amon Park playground to reopennbcrightnow.com
Supports current operating status and inclusive framing.
Checked: reopening, inclusive positioning
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official parks presence plus local coverage of inclusive playground reopening.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.