Rotary STAR Play
McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Adaptive fenced playground in Florence with tactile and sensory play, braille and sign-supported panels, a wheelchair track, and a wheelchair-accessible swing.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the strongest outdoor inclusive-play options in the Shoals, especially for families seeking adaptive equipment and communication support beyond basic ADA access.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor visit; conditions will vary with heat, rain, and riverfront wind.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Any mobility or sensory supports your child prefers
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Best as a focused playground stop or as part of a larger McFarland Park outing.
Read more about this location
Rotary STAR Play at McFarland Park is one of North Alabama's clearest purpose-built adaptive playgrounds. The City of Florence describes it as a sensory, tactile, and adaptive recreation playground for children and adults, with interactive communication panels featuring sign language and braille, a wheelchair track, and a wheelchair-accessible swing. Its enclosed fence is especially helpful for families visiting near the water and parking areas, and the location under O'Neal Bridge can make hot-weather visits a little more manageable.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | No admission fee stated on the city page. |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Interactive boards and communication panels with sign language and braille
Known Features
Wheelchair track
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible swing
Known Features
Adaptive recreation features
Known Features
Enclosed fence
Considerations
Official city page confirms adaptive intent and specific accessible features.
Considerations
Exact surfacing details were not clearly specified on the reviewed page.
Mobility features
Wheelchair swing
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
1088-1094 Clayborn Liles Dr
Florence, AL, 35630
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Kid's Kingdom Playground
Rebuilt inclusive playground at Dublin Park in Madison with soft-landing surfacing, bathrooms, pavilion rentals, and free daytime access.
Sources & Updates
1 public source 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
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Florence - Rotary STAR Playflorenceal.org
Official park page with feature list and photos.
Checked: name, address, phone, adaptive playground purpose, wheelchair-accessible swing, communication panels
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Florence park page.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.