Playground For All Children
Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY
Destination all-abilities playground in Pelham Bay Park with ramps, transfer access, water play, toddler accessible swings, sensory-friendly features, and an accessible restroom.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the city's clearest true all-abilities playgrounds, with a stronger mix of sensory access and practical amenities than most standard accessible playgrounds.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground; water-play usefulness and comfort vary with season.
- Bring
- Change of clothes for water play days
- Bring
- Water and sun protection
- Bring
- Any preferred adaptive gear or mobility aids
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
Playground For All Children in Pelham Bay Park is one of New York City's landmark all-abilities playgrounds, designed for children with and without disabilities to play together. Official NYC Parks materials confirm ground-level play, water-based play features, ramps, transfer systems, accessible swings for younger children, sensory-friendly spaces, and multi-sensory elements. Families also get practical basics that matter on longer outings, including a wheelchair-accessible public restroom, accessible drinking fountains, and accessible game tables. The location within Pelham Bay Park makes it feel like a destination-style visit rather than a quick neighborhood stop.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Amenities
Wheelchair-accessible public restroom
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 for under age 5
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Bruckner Exwy, Buhre Ave
Bronx, NY
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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
- NYC Parks - Playground For All Children (Pelham Bay Park)nycgovparks.org
Checked: name, address, wheelchair accessibility, accessible play elements, restroom, inclusive sensory features
- NYC Parks - History of Accessibility in Parksnycgovparks.org
Checked: historic all-abilities status, playground for all children designation
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created production listing from official NYC Parks facility and accessibility history pages.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.