Kids Together Playground at Marla Dorrel Park
Marla Dorrel Park, Cary, NC
Long-running inclusive playground in Cary with multisensory play, signature climbing features, picnic areas, restrooms, and room for mixed-ability play.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Still one of the Triangle's anchor inclusive playgrounds, especially for families who want a proven all-abilities space rather than a small retrofit.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground; misting garden can help in warmer weather.
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Destination playground.
Read more about this location
Kids Together Playground at Marla Dorrel Park is one of the region's best-known inclusive play spaces and remains a standout for families seeking integrated outdoor play. Cary describes it as a place where kids of all physical and mental abilities can enjoy fully integrated play in a multisensory environment, with progressive design elements, distinctive structures like the dragon climber, and a park setting that includes restrooms, picnic shelter space, and nearby natural features. The park's scale, history, and amenities make it a stronger destination-style outing than a quick neighborhood stop.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | Sunrise – Sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Sunrise – Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise – Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise – Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise – Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise – Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise – Sunset |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Cary describes the playground as fully integrated and designed for kids of all physical and mental abilities in a multisensory environment.
Considerations
Official page strongly confirms inclusion intent but does not publish a detailed equipment-by-equipment accessibility breakdown.
Family Supports
Restrooms
Family Supports
Picnic shelter
Family Supports
Picnic tables
Inclusive Design
Fully integrated play
Inclusive Design
Multisensory environment
Inclusive Design
Progressive design elements
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
111 Thurston Dr.
Cary, NC, 27518
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 1 public source
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- Town of Cary - Marla Dorrel Parkcarync.gov
Official page confirms Kids Together Playground and its all-abilities multisensory design.
Checked: name, address, hours, inclusive playground status, multisensory environment, park amenities
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Cary park page.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.