Playground For All Children
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY
Historic all-abilities playground in Flushing Meadows Corona Park with ramps, transfer access, accessible swings for both younger and older kids, water play, and sensory-friendly features.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is one of the city's anchor inclusive playgrounds and a top pick when a family needs broad access across ages, mobility levels, and sensory profiles.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground; plan around heat and water-play season.
- Bring
- Change of clothes for splash or water-play use
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Snacks and water for a longer park outing
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Drinking fountains
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
Playground For All Children in Flushing Meadows Corona Park is one of the most significant inclusive playgrounds in the city and is cited by NYC Parks as the first playground of its kind in the United States. Official facility details confirm ramps, transfer systems, ground-level play, water-based play, accessible swings for both under-5s and ages 5 to 12, and sensory-friendly design with auditory, tactile, and visual play elements. It also includes accessible game tables and accessible drinking fountains, which adds practical value for longer visits. This is a strong destination choice for families who want true inclusive design rather than a standard playground with a few accessible upgrades.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Amenities
Accessible drinking fountains
Amenities
Accessible game tables
Accessible Play
Ground-level play features
Accessible Play
Water-based play features
Accessible Play
Ramps
Accessible Play
Mobility transfer systems
Accessible Play
Accessible swings under age 5
Accessible Play
Accessible swings ages 5-12
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
111 St & Saultell & 56 Aves
Corona, NY
Other options nearby
Bloomingdale Playground
Staten Island Playground for All Children with ramps, transfer access, accessible toddler swings, tactile play, water features, and an accessible restroom.
Robert Bendheim Playground
Central Park's Playground for All Children with accessible swings for younger kids, sensory-friendly play, water play, and an accessible restroom near 100th Street and Fifth Avenue.
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
Checked: name, address, accessible swings, water play, ramps, transfer systems
- NYC Parks - History of Accessibility in Parksnycgovparks.org
Checked: historic significance, playground for all children designation
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created production listing from official NYC Parks sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.