Source-checked Apr 11, 2026Inclusive playgrounds

MacDougal Inclusive Playground

MacDougal Park, Rockland, ME

Inclusive public playground at MacDougal Park in Rockland with accessible play equipment, a spinner, swings, and open green space.

Aerial view of the inclusive playground area at MacDougal Park in Rockland

Drone view of the MacDougal Park playground area during project rollout.

Photo 1 of 2. Drone view of the MacDougal Park playground area during project rollout.

Know Before You Go

Weather
Fully outdoor visit; plan for sun, wind, and seasonal conditions.

What to Expect

Play profile

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages

Visit amenities

  • Parking
  • Limited shade
Visit type
Neighborhood to destination hybrid
Read more about this location

MacDougal Inclusive Playground is Rockland's first inclusive playground and sits within MacDougal Park on Broadway. The city specifically identifies accessible play equipment, a spinner, swings, and adjacent green space, making it one of the clearest inclusive-play listings in Midcoast Maine. Families can pair playground time with the park's walking track, garden, and orchard for a longer outing. This is a strong pick for mixed-age visits that want a public outdoor play stop with straightforward access and room to move.

Hours & Admission

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Summary

The city specifically lists accessible play equipment at this playground.

Known Features

Accessible play equipment

Known Features

Spinner

Known Features

Swing set

Considerations

The city page does not publish a full equipment-by-equipment accessibility breakdown.

Considerations

Public park setting offers additional open green space around the play area.

Mobility features

Ground-level play

Sensory and communication features

Vestibular play

These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Location

338 Broadway

Rockland, ME, 04841

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Other options nearby

Panoramic view of Grace Park Community Playground in BathSource reviewed

Grace Park Community Playground

Access information not yet established

Bath, ME

Community-funded Bath playground at Grace Episcopal Church with multiple connected structures, swings, sandbox seating, fencing, and planned musical play and story trail additions.

Sources & Updates

Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources

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Last check on record
Apr 11, 2026
Sources reviewed
3 public sources

Public sources

  • Official city page listing accessible play equipment, spinner, swings, and green space.

    Checked: name, address, core features, public status

  • Official park page confirms the site is home to Rockland's first inclusive playground.

    Checked: park context, inclusive playground within park

  • PenBay Pilotpenbaypilot.com

    Local news coverage describing the inclusive playground project, rubberized surfaces, and location within MacDougal Park.

    Checked: project scope, surfacing context, supporting imagery

What changed

  • April 11, 2026

    Created listing from official Rockland parks pages and supporting local project coverage.

Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.