Laura's Place at Blandair Regional Park
Blandair Regional Park, Columbia, MD
Fully fenced play-for-all playground in Columbia with age-zoned areas, communication boards, colorful accessible surfacing, shade, seating, and nearby restrooms.
Howard County image from the playground dedication announcement.
Photo 1 of 2. Howard County image from the playground dedication announcement.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is one of the most decision-ready inclusive playgrounds in the region because the official materials publish real family-use details, not just a generic accessibility claim.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water bottles for active outdoor play
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Mobility aids or communication supports your child already uses
What to Expect
Play profile
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Parking
- Visit type
- Destination outing or half day park stop
Read more about this location
Laura’s Place at Blandair Regional Park is one of the strongest inclusive playground options in the Baltimore Metro for families who want a purpose-built all-abilities play space. Official Howard County materials describe it as a fully enclosed ADA-compliant play-for-all playground with non-verbal communication boards, colorful accessible surfacing, sun shades, picnic tables, benches, and themed areas for different ages. The themed layout includes spaces for infants and toddlers, preschool-age children, bigger kids, musical play, and a treehouse area designed for all ages, making it especially useful for mixed-age family visits.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | No admission fee for ordinary park visits. |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official Howard County materials describe Laura’s Place as a fully enclosed ADA-compliant play-for-all playground built for children of all ability levels.
Known Features
Fence surrounds the playground
Known Features
Non-verbal communication boards
Known Features
Colorful accessible surfacing
Known Features
Age-designated play zones
Known Features
Musical play area
Known Features
Shade, tables, and benches
Considerations
Public pages reviewed do not provide a complete equipment-by-equipment list for transfer systems or adaptive swings.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
5750 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD, 21045
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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
- Howard County official news releasehowardcountymd.gov
Most detailed official description of Laura's Place.
Checked: inclusive design, fence, communication boards, themed zones, shade, picnic tables
- Visit Howard County - Blandair Regional Parkvisithowardcounty.com
Confirms playground location within Blandair and general visitor logistics.
Checked: address, phone, hours, restrooms, water fountains, playground context
- Playgrounds for All! Marylandplaygroundsforallmd.org
Listed as an inclusive and accessible public playground in Howard County.
Checked: statewide inclusive playground listing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Howard County and statewide accessible playground sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.