Inclusive Play Atlas
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026All-abilities parks

Ross Gold Park

Carson City, NV

Carson City's first universally accessible playground anchors this neighborhood park with lake views, paved paths, restrooms, picnic shelter, and room for mixed-age play.

Ross Gold Park playground and park setting

Official Carson City park image for Ross Gold Park.

Photo 1 of 3. Official Carson City park image for Ross Gold Park.

Editorial notes

What stands out

Best bet in Carson City when you want a confirmed inclusive playground plus easy family logistics like restrooms, shelter, and paved access.

Know Before You Go

Rules
Public park hours are dawn to dusk.
Rules
Dogs are allowed on leash.
Bring
Water
Bring
Sun protection
Bring
Fishing gear if combining play with pond time

What to Expect

Play profile

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages

Visit amenities

  • Seating
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms nearby
  • Parking
  • Pavilions or shelters
  • Partial shade
Visit type
Flexible neighborhood park with destination level inclusive value.
Read more about this location

Ross Gold Park is one of the clearest fit-for-purpose accessible playground listings in the Carson City / Carson Valley region. Carson City and statewide inclusion materials identify it as an inclusive playground, and the 2019 rebuild was described by the city as its first universally accessible playground with ADA parking improvements. Families get a full park setting here rather than a single play pad: paved paths, a covered picnic shelter, restrooms, open lawn, fishing pond access, and nearby sports courts make it work well for siblings and longer outings.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Mondaydawn – dusk
Tuesdaydawn – dusk
Wednesdaydawn – dusk
Thursdaydawn – dusk
Fridaydawn – dusk
Saturdaydawn – dusk
Sundaydawn – dusk

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
EntryFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Summary

Ross Gold Park was identified by Carson City as the city's first universally accessible playground and appears on Nevada's statewide inclusive parks and playgrounds list.

Known Features

Universally accessible playground designation

Known Features

ADA parking improvements

Known Features

Paved park paths

Known Features

Restroom on site

Considerations

Official pages reviewed do not publish a full equipment-by-equipment accessibility inventory.

Considerations

The overall park is more open than enclosed, so wandering-prone children may need closer supervision.

Mobility features

Wide pathways

These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Location

280 Appion Way

Carson City, NV, 89701

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Sources & Updates

Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources

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Last check on record
Apr 11, 2026
Sources reviewed
3 public sources

Public sources

What changed

  • April 11, 2026

    Created listing from official city park page, statewide inclusive playground list, and opening coverage.

Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.