Lighthouse Playground at Jefferson Park
Menasha, WI
Large new inclusive playground in Menasha with ramp access, accessible surfacing, adaptive swings, musical play, shade structures, seating, and a renovated family restroom nearby.
Local coverage image from the playground's opening.
Photo 1 of 2. Local coverage image from the playground's opening.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A standout regional option for families who want newer equipment, true inclusive intent, and a good blend of toddler support, bigger-kid challenge, and practical parent amenities.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground; shade helps, but sun and weather still matter.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Restrooms nearby
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Regional destination playground.
Read more about this location
Lighthouse Playground at Jefferson Park opened in 2024 as one of the larger inclusive playgrounds in the region. Official local coverage confirms accessible surfacing, a wheelchair-accessible ramp into the main structure, an accessible zip line, accessible swings, musical instruments, a dedicated area for ages 6 to 23 months, and water-themed design features tied to Menasha's local identity. The nearby renovated pavilion adds useful family support with seating and a family restroom facility.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Free public park.
Accessibility
Surface
Accessible and poured-style surfacing confirmed in local coverage.
Restroom
Nearby pavilion includes a family restroom facility.
Mobility Access
Wheelchair-accessible ramp into main structure
Mobility Access
Accessible surfacing
Mobility Access
Accessible zip line
Inclusive Features
Intergenerational adult-child swings
Inclusive Features
Accessible swings
Inclusive Features
Musical instruments
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
915 Third St
Menasha, WI, 54952
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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
Strong local feature source with opening-day reporting and photos.
Checked: name, address, feature list, family restroom, shade and seating, accessibility details
- Appleton Post-Crescent inclusive playground rounduppostcrescent.com
Regional roundup lists Jefferson Park among purpose-built inclusive playgrounds.
Checked: regional inclusion, address
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from opening coverage and regional inclusive playground roundup.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.