Preston's Playground
Newark Reservoir, Newark, DE
Newark's all-inclusive playground at the reservoir with adaptive equipment, a large rubberized surface, and a layout created so children of all abilities can play together.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A core North Delaware listing: a true all-inclusive playground with strong community backing, a rubberized surface, and a reservoir setting that makes visits feel bigger than a standard park stop.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- A change of clothes if your child likes active outdoor play
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Local destination.
Read more about this location
Preston's Playground is Newark's purpose-built all-inclusive playground, created so children of all abilities can play side by side. Official city materials describe it as the city's first all-inclusive park with safe, adaptive equipment, and the project's public materials and official social sources describe a large rubberized play surface at the foot of the Newark Reservoir. The reservoir setting gives families room to pair playground time with a walk, but the main draw here is the adaptive play focus rather than a generic park stop. For North Delaware families looking specifically for inclusive outdoor play, this is one of the region's anchor listings.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Free public playground.
Accessibility
Known Features
Adaptive equipment
Known Features
All-inclusive design intent
Known Features
Rubberized surface
Considerations
Publicly available official text strongly confirms inclusive intent and adaptive equipment, but a full current equipment roster was not found on a dedicated city feature page during this research pass.
Mobility features
Adaptive swings
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Sensory and communication features
Vestibular play
Safety and comfort
Clear sightlines
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
250 Old Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE, 19711
Other options nearby
Can-Do Playground
Large boundless playground in Alapocas Run State Park with an accessible surface, wide ramps, toddler area, sensory stations, family restrooms, swings, shade, and pavilion seating.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- City of Newark press releasenewarkde.gov
Official city release states Preston's Playground would be Newark's first all-inclusive park with safe, adaptive equipment for children and families of all abilities, located at the Newark Reservoir.
Checked: name, inclusive designation, adaptive equipment, location context
- Preston's Playground official Facebook pagefacebook.com
Public page text describes accessible, adaptive equipment and a large rubberized surface.
Checked: ongoing operation, rubberized surface, project identity
- Newark Parks & Recreation Facebook postfacebook.com
Public post cites 250 Old Paper Mill Road and pairs the site with the Newark Reservoir.
Checked: address
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from Newark official materials and public official project social sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.