Kerr Park Playground
West Akron, Akron, OH
Community-built neighborhood playground in West Akron with a recent redesign focused on inclusive outdoor play and updated park amenities.
Inclusive playground project image for Kerr Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Best for families near West Akron who want a refreshed community playground with inclusive intent, not necessarily a large destination build.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor visit only
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
Visit amenities
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Quick neighborhood stop
Read more about this location
Kerr Park Playground is a revitalized neighborhood play space in West Akron that emerged through a community-led build supported by local health and park partners. Summit County Public Health identifies Kerr Park as one of the area's inclusive playground projects, and Akron park materials confirm a major new playground installed in 2021. Families can expect a refreshed neighborhood park setting rather than a highly programmed destination venue. It is most appealing for local outdoor play, community feel, and an updated playground in a modest park footprint.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Kerr Park is included in local inclusive playground project materials.
Considerations
Reviewed sources confirm inclusive project status but provide limited feature-by-feature specifications.
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
964 Nome Ave
Akron, OH, 44320
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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
Primary source identifying Kerr Park as an inclusive playground project.
Checked: inclusive playground project, park identification, new playground timing
- City of Akron facility pageakron.recdesk.com
Checked: address
- Akron Parks Challengeakronparks.org
Checked: new playground installed in 2021
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from local inclusive playground project sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.