PrairiePlay Playground at Meadowbrook Park
Meadowbrook Park, Urbana, IL
Large new accessible playground in Urbana with inclusive play for all ages and abilities, climbing structures, zip lines, swings, a music station, parking, trails, and gardens nearby.
Official Meadowbrook Park page image of PrairiePlay.
Photo 1 of 4. Official Meadowbrook Park page image of PrairiePlay.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Comfortable shoes for trails
- Bring
- Snacks or picnic supplies
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
PrairiePlay is the district's largest playground and one of the strongest destination-style inclusive play spaces in the region. Urbana Park District says the 2024 redesign was built for accessible and inclusive play for all ages and abilities, with climbing structures, zip lines, swings, and a music station. Because it sits inside Meadowbrook Park, families can pair playground time with paved trails, prairie views, gardens, seating areas, and a longer outdoor outing.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official sources describe PrairiePlay as accessible and inclusive for all ages and abilities.
Known Features
Accessible inclusive playground
Known Features
Music station
Known Features
Accessible park circulation via paved trails
Known Features
Parking next to playground
Considerations
The official pages name play types but do not publish a full equipment accessibility matrix.
Considerations
Restroom and fountain access is seasonal.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2808 S Race St.
Urbana, IL, 61802
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Sources & Updates
2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
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- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
Official park page identifies PrairiePlay as the district's largest play structure with accessible and inclusive play for all ages and abilities.
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- Urbana Park District - New PrairiePlay playground is openurbanaparks.org
Official news post confirms the playground is open to the public, accessible, year-round, and open dawn to dusk.
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What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Meadowbrook Park and PrairiePlay opening pages.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.