Rachel's Fun for Everyone Playground at Optimist Park
Optimist Park, Vine Grove, KY
Community-built inclusive playground in Vine Grove designed for disabled and physically challenged children, located at Optimist Park with trails, restrooms, sports fields, and a splash pad setting.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.

Official city image of Optimist Park, where Rachel's Fun for Everyone Playground is located.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is the most clearly established inclusive playground in the Vine Grove area and a practical pick for families who want a true community park rather than a tiny standalone play lot.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park conditions and comfort vary with heat, sun, and rain.
- Bring
- Water bottles
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Change of clothes in splash season
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Community park outing.
Read more about this location
Rachel's Fun for Everyone Playground is the flagship inclusive play space at Optimist Park in Vine Grove. Official city materials list it as a centerpiece of the 40-acre park, and the project organization describes the playground and splash pad as created for disabled and physically challenged children. Families can pair playground time with the walking trail, bathrooms, sports fields, and other park amenities, making this a strong choice for an outdoor outing with room to spread out.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 08:00 – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 – dusk |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – dusk |
| Thursday | 08:00 – dusk |
| Friday | 08:00 – dusk |
| Saturday | 08:00 – dusk |
| Sunday | 08:00 – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Playground entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
The city identifies this as Rachel's Fun for Everyone Playground, and the project organization says it was designed to provide a playground and splash pad for disabled and physically challenged children.
Known Features
Inclusive mission
Known Features
Accessible community-park setting
Known Features
Splash pad project association
Considerations
The official city page confirms the playground location but does not publish a detailed equipment list.
Considerations
Families needing exact surfacing or adaptive element specs should preview current local materials before visiting.
Considerations
The broader park setting may feel more open than a compact neighborhood playground.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
100 Volunteer Way
Vine Grove, KY, 40175
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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 Vine Grove - Parks & Facilitiesvinegrove.org
Official city page confirms the playground at Optimist Park and park logistics.
Checked: name, address, phone, hours, park amenities, location in Optimist Park
- Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities - Accessible Playgrounds directory entryccdd.ky.gov
State resource entry lists Fun for Everyone Playground at Optimist Park and ties it to Rachel's project.
Checked: inclusive project context
- Kentucky Living - Rachel Ritchie puts the fun in play for everyonekentuckyliving.com
Secondary local feature confirming the playground's inclusive purpose and community identity.
Checked: community background
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city park page and secondary inclusion-focused sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.
