Pottawatomie Park Inclusive Playground
Downtown riverfront, Saint Charles, IL
Riverfront St. Charles playground with inclusive play access, a wheelchair swing, paved trails, restrooms, parking, and major park amenities nearby.
Official St. Charles Park District image of the riverfront park.
Photo 1 of 2. Official St. Charles Park District image of the riverfront park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Best when you want inclusive play plus the feel of a real family outing, not just a quick playground stop.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Picnic tables
- Seating
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
Pottawatomie Park is St. Charles' signature riverfront park and one of the better inclusive family stops in the Fox Valley region. St. Charles Park District identifies it as a location with an inclusive playground and a wheelchair swing, while the full park page confirms accessible swing amenities, restrooms, parking, picnic tables, trails, and a broad list of adjacent attractions. This is a strong option for families who want inclusive play but also want a fuller outing with riverfront walking and nearby recreation.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | dawn – 23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – 23:00 |
| Wednesday | dawn – 23:00 |
| Thursday | dawn – 23:00 |
| Friday | dawn – 23:00 |
| Saturday | dawn – 23:00 |
| Sunday | dawn – 23:00 |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
Free park entry; some adjacent attractions in the park have separate fees.
Accessibility
Considerations
The park is larger than a single playground site, so some walking is likely.
Mobility Access
Inclusive playground
Mobility Access
Wheelchair swing
Mobility Access
Accessible swing
Mobility Access
Paved trail network
Restroom Access
Flush restrooms on site
Mobility features
Adaptive swings
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
8 North Avenue
Saint Charles, IL, 60174
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Jones Meadow Park
Highly accessible Batavia neighborhood playground with musical play, accessible swings, and an ADA-focused design.
Sources & Updates
3 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
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- St. Charles Park District playgrounds pagestcparks.org
Checked: inclusive playground, wheelchair swing
- St. Charles Park District park pagestcparks.org
Checked: address, hours, restrooms, parking, picnic tables, trails
- FVSRA guidefvsra.org
Checked: all-abilities access, rubberized surfacing, inclusive equipment
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official St. Charles Park District and FVSRA sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.