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ADA playground at Norwich Park and Recreation Center in Roanoke
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Norwich Park and Recreation Center Playground

Roanoke, VA

ADA playground in southwest Roanoke with open fields and nearby athletic facilities for a simple local park visit.
Editorial Review

Why included

Norwich works best as a no-drama neighborhood play stop when you want ADA access and room to run, not a long feature checklist.

What we verified

  • address
  • phone
  • ADA playground
  • basketball court

What remains unknown

  • Current operating hours or season

Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.

Plan This Visit

Price

Free public park.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Norwich works best as a no-drama neighborhood play stop when you want ADA access and room to run, not a long feature checklist.

At a Glance

Venue type

Neighborhood playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Limited shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger parkSports fields nearby

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entry

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Plan Your Visit

NoteRecreation center is not open to the public or available for rental.
Amenities
ADA playgroundBasketball courtFenced baseball fieldOpen fields
Visit StyleShort neighborhood visit

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park.
AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Norwich Park is a simple neighborhood option centered on an ADA playground and surrounding open space. The official page highlights the accessible playground, basketball court, and fenced baseball field. It is best for families who want an uncomplicated local play stop rather than a highly featured destination park.

Accessibility & Comfort

These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.

SummaryOfficial city page confirms an ADA playground.
Known Features
ADA playground
Considerations
Public feature details are limited beyond the ADA designation.
Accessible routes

Gallery

Norwich Park playground
Official Norwich Park image.
Additional Norwich Park view
Play and recreation area at Norwich Park.
Norwich Park play area
Another official park image.

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Quick Summary

Price

Free public park.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Phone

(540) 853-1276

Address

2120 Roanoke Avenue Southwest

Roanoke, VA, 24015

Location
VirginiaRoanoke ValleyRoanoke, VA
Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official city park sources.

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