Lake Stephens Playground
Lake Stephens Recreation Area, Surveyor, WV
Large destination-style park playground at Lake Stephens in Surveyor, with broader family amenities including splash pad, beach, trails, camping, shelters, and Raleigh County's all-inclusive playground initiative.
Editorial notes
What stands out
The best fit in this region for families who want an inclusive-playground stop inside a fuller day-trip park with water play, shelters, and room to stay awhile.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor destination park; heat, rain, and lake-season timing strongly affect visit experience.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Read more about this location
Lake Stephens is a major family recreation area in Surveyor with a playground set inside a much larger park destination that also includes a splash pad, beach, aqua park, trails, marina access, picnic shelters, and camping. Raleigh County Parks publicly identified Lake Stephens as one of the three sites for new handicap-accessible, all-inclusive playgrounds, which gives this location stronger inclusive relevance than a standard lake park. It is especially appealing for families planning a fuller outing where playground time is only one part of the day, though the larger site can require more planning than a quick neighborhood stop.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
Accessibility
Summary
Lake Stephens was publicly named by Raleigh County Parks as one of the county's all-inclusive, handicap-accessible playground sites.
Known Features
Accessible all-inclusive playground initiative
Known Features
Large recreation area with multiple activity zones
Considerations
Public pages reviewed do not list full adaptive-equipment details for the playground itself.
Considerations
Because the property is large, accessible travel between amenities may matter as much as the playground footprint for some families.
Considerations
Seasonal crowds near water attractions can change noise and pacing.
Sensory and communication features
Water play
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
1400 Lake Stephens Road
Surveyor, WV
Other options nearby
Fitzpatrick Park Playground
Local Beckley park playground at Fitzpatrick Park, part of Raleigh County Parks' accessible all-inclusive playground project, with walking paths, picnic shelters, lake views, and ball fields.
Community playground in Beckley at Dry Hill Prosperity Park, part of Raleigh County Parks' accessible all-inclusive playground initiative with open green space, a paved track, picnic shelter, and community building.
Sources & Updates
2 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
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Raleigh County Parks - Lake Stephensraleighcountyparks.gov
Checked: name, address, playground, splash pad, beach, aqua park
- Raleigh County Parks - Three New Playgrounds announcementraleighcountyparks.gov
Checked: all-inclusive playground initiative, handicap accessible language, Lake Stephens as selected site
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Lake Stephens and Raleigh County Parks materials.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.