Miracle League Playground for All at Kennedy Park
Highlands area, Holyoke, MA
Holyoke's fully inclusive playground at Kennedy Park features wheelchair-accessible play structures, therapeutic swings, a whirl, sensory elements, and nearby benches.
Publicly shared project photo from the Miracle League Playground for All in Holyoke.
Editorial notes
What stands out
If access and inclusion are the main priority, this is one of the region's most convincing outdoor options.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Any preferred sensory or mobility supports
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood park with destination level inclusion features
Read more about this location
The Miracle League Playground for All at Kennedy Park is one of the strongest inclusive playgrounds in the Pioneer Valley. Holyoke's official parks page says the site includes a fully inclusive, ADA-exceeding playground with wheelchair-accessible structures, therapeutic swings, a whirl, and sensory elements. A regional CPA profile also notes ramps, quiet zones, sensory play, and rubber surfacing, making this a strong choice for families seeking both mobility access and sensory support. Because it sits inside a broader neighborhood park, it works for both shorter playground visits and longer multi-child outings.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official and nonprofit sources indicate a fully inclusive playground that exceeds ADA expectations.
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible structures
Known Features
Therapeutic swings
Known Features
Whirl feature
Known Features
Sensory elements
Known Features
Ramps
Known Features
Quiet zones
Known Features
Rubber surface
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Kennedy Park
former Highland School site
Holyoke, MA, 01040
Other options nearby
Large multigenerational inclusive playground in Belchertown with ramp access, inclusive swings, cushioned surfacing, parking, and room for mixed-age play.
New accessible playground at Bliss Park, developed to expand inclusive outdoor recreation for Longmeadow families.
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
- City of Holyoke parks and facilities pageholyoke.org
Official park inventory page updated August 2025.
Checked: name, Holyoke location, inclusive playground at Kennedy Park, wheelchair-accessible structures, therapeutic swings, whirl
- Community Preservation Coalition success storycommunitypreservation.org
Provides added accessibility detail beyond the city summary.
Checked: quiet zones, rubber surface, ramps, sensory area, project opening context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created initial listing from official Holyoke parks page and statewide CPA reporting.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.