Ottawa Park Inclusive Playground
Ottawa Park near the Liz Pearson open-air shelter house, Toledo, OH
Large city-built inclusive playground in Toledo with nationally recognized design, accessible surfacing, ramps, and Toledo-themed play elements near the Liz Pearson shelter.
Official opening-day view of Toledo's inclusive playground at Ottawa Park.
Photo 1 of 3. Official opening-day view of Toledo's inclusive playground at Ottawa Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the strongest public inclusive-play options in Toledo proper, especially for families who want a newer destination playground built with disability-access input from local experts.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Mobility aids or adaptive gear your child already uses
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination park visit
Read more about this location
Ottawa Park Inclusive Playground is a major accessible play destination in Toledo, opened in 2024 as a $1 million investment in inclusive recreation. The City of Toledo developed the playground with input from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo and the Toledo/Lucas County Disability Commission, and the project qualified as a national demonstration site for inclusive play. Families can expect a newer, destination-style playground with barrier-reducing design and distinctive Toledo-themed features including Jeep Wrangler and High Level Bridge-inspired elements. Its location inside Ottawa Park also makes it an easy pick for families wanting a longer outdoor outing rather than a quick stop.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Designed in consultation with disability and accessibility organizations and recognized as a national demonstration site for inclusive play.
Known Features
Inclusive playground design
Known Features
Barrier-reducing layout
Known Features
Accessible route emphasis
Considerations
Specific surfacing and individual equipment details were not fully published on the city announcement page.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Mobility features
Wide pathways
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Ottawa Pkwy
Toledo, OH, 43606
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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 Toledo news releasetoledo.oh.gov
Official opening announcement and official photo assets.
Checked: name, opening, inclusive design, partner organizations, image URLs, location context
- Toledo Parent rounduptoledoparent.com
Supplemental local-family source.
Checked: phone, Ottawa Park context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city opening announcement and official photos.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.