Moreland Park Inclusive Playground
Moreland Park, Owensboro, KY
Recently rebuilt inclusive playground in Moreland Park with poured-in-place rubber surfacing, sensory play panels, a wheelchair-accessible whirl, and age-separated play zones.
Local coverage of the new inclusive playground at Moreland Park after the 2025 ribbon cutting.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong everyday Owensboro option for families who want inclusive design without committing to a full destination-park outing.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Change of clothes if combining with other park activities
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood park visit.
Read more about this location
Moreland Park’s new playground was designed for children of different ages and abilities, with nearly 7,000 square feet of play space inside one of Owensboro’s long-standing neighborhood parks. Official city materials confirm poured-in-place rubber surfacing throughout, a wheelchair-accessible whirl, sensory play panels, a generation swing, climbable rocks, and separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12. Families also get practical park amenities such as restrooms, picnic tables, shelters, and a paved walking trail nearby.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Sensory
Sensory play panels
Surface
Poured-in-place rubber surfacing throughout the play area.
Mobility
Wheelchair-accessible whirl
Mobility
Accessible surfacing
Mobility
Inclusive equipment for multiple ages
Considerations
Official materials confirm inclusive features but do not fully publish every transfer or ramp element.
Considerations
No official fencing information was found in reviewed sources.
Mobility features
Inclusive spinner
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
1215 Hickman Avenue
Owensboro, KY, 42301
Other options nearby
Playground for All at Horse Fork Creek Park
County-operated inclusive playground at Horse Fork Creek Park with poured-in-place rubber surfacing, accessible ramps, a glider swing, musical play, nearby spray park, and restrooms.
Lazy Dayz Children's Playground at Smothers Park
Riverfront destination playground at Smothers Park with accessible play structures, spray park access, restrooms, fountains, and downtown Owensboro views.
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
- Owensboro Parks & Recreation - Moreland Parkowensboroparks.org
Official park page confirmed location and supporting amenities.
Checked: address, phone, park amenities
- Owensboro Parks & Recreation - ribbon cutting releaseowensboroparks.org
Official release describing the new playground feature set.
Checked: inclusive playground, wheelchair-accessible whirl, sensory play panels, generation swing, age-separated play zones, rubber surfacing
- Owensboro Timesowensborotimes.com
Used as secondary local confirmation and image source.
Checked: opening date, playground size, inclusive intent, main image
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city park and news sources after the 2025 inclusive playground opening.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.