Nelson L. Malloy Jr. Park Playground
North Winston-Salem, Winston Salem, NC
Compact Winston-Salem all-abilities park with accessible playground equipment, picnic pavilion, splash pad, and dog park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is a meaningful community park with a strong mission and a manageable scale, especially for families who want accessible play without committing to a massive park day.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park; splash-pad usefulness depends on season and weather.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood all abilities park stop.
Read more about this location
Nelson L. Malloy Jr. Park is a small but important all-abilities park in Winston-Salem. The city described it as the first local park designed specifically for people with disabilities and confirmed accessible playground equipment, a picnic pavilion, a splash pad, and a dog park. For families who value an intentionally disability-centered park but do not need a huge destination setup, this is a practical, easier-to-manage option.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
The city states the park was designed specifically for people with disabilities and includes accessible playground equipment.
Known Features
Accessible playground equipment
Considerations
The source reviewed does not provide a full equipment inventory or surfacing specification.
Considerations
Families with very specific mobility or sensory needs may want to preview current conditions before visiting.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Sensory and communication features
Water play
Safety and comfort
Clear sightlines
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2619 Bethabara Road
Winston Salem, NC, 27106
Other options nearby
Keeley Park "Up in the Air" All-Inclusive Playground
Large all-inclusive playground inside Keeley Park with accessible surfacing, adjacent restrooms, picnic shelters, parking, trails, and a seasonal sprayground.
Finch Park Playground
Big updated city playground at Finch Park with wheelchair-accessible turf surfacing and inclusive play elements including an inclusive whirl and accessible climber.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
Official city news item describing the park and its purpose.
Checked: name, address, designed for people with disabilities, accessible playground equipment, picnic pavilion, splash pad
- City of Winston-Salem facility pagewshome.cityofws.org
Used as stable official park webpage reference.
Checked: official park page exists
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Winston-Salem announcement and facility page.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.