Karen Hornaday Park Playground
Homer, AK
Large community-built Homer playground with accessible walkways, adaptive swings, multiple slides, picnic shelters, and ongoing ADA improvements documented by the city.
Community-built playground with large play structures and accessible circulation.
Photo 1 of 5. Community-built playground with large play structures and accessible circulation.
Editorial notes
What stands out
If you want the best-documented inclusive outdoor play option in Homer, start here: it already has meaningful access features and the city is actively improving remaining barriers.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Open outdoor hillside park; weather and ground conditions can change quickly.
- Bring
- Layers and rain gear
- Bring
- Closed-toe shoes for larger play structures
- Bring
- Snacks or picnic supplies
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Big outdoor community park outing.
Read more about this location
Karen Hornaday Park Playground is the strongest accessible-play listing in Homer based on a combination of official city information, the city's ADA transition plan, and the original builder portfolio. The park is a large 40-acre community destination with a one-of-a-kind playground, picnic shelters, open space, and ball fields. Play By Design's project portfolio documents accessible walkways through the playground, four different slide styles including a hillside slide, a track ride, and adaptive swings, while the City of Homer has continued documenting ADA access improvements and future upgrades for parking, routes, surfacing, and play access.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Playground entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Accessible walkways through the playground
Known Features
Adaptive swings
Known Features
Multiple accessible-route improvements documented by the city
Known Features
City ADA plan includes accessible parking, routes, surfacing, transfer access, and additional swing improvements as active priorities
Considerations
The city's ADA transition plan documents existing barriers, including wood chip surfacing and access issues at some components.
Considerations
This is a meaningful inclusive listing, but some improvements are still in progress rather than fully complete.
Mobility features
Wide pathways
Sensory and communication features
Vestibular play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
West Fairview Ave.
Homer, AK, 99603
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- City of Homer - Karen Hornaday Parkcityofhomer-ak.gov
Official city park description and reservation pricing.
Checked: name, park type, picnic shelters, restroom seasonality, reservation pricing, contact
- City of Homer - ADA Transition Plancityofhomer-ak.gov
Official city ADA document confirming both current access conditions and planned remedies.
Checked: accessibility barriers, accessible parking needs, route improvements, play access issues, additional accessible swing recommendation
- Play By Design - Homer Community Parkpbdplaygrounds.com
Attributable builder portfolio for the original playground project.
Checked: accessible walkways, adaptive swings, four slide types, hillside slide, track ride, project images
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city park page, city ADA plan, and original playground builder portfolio.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.