Sam Michaels Park ADA-Accessible Playground
Shepherdstown, WV
County park playground in Shepherdstown with an ADA-accessible play area near restrooms, shaded pavilion space, trails, and other family amenities.
Official park image used by Jefferson County for Sam Michaels Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest official inclusive-play candidates in the Eastern Panhandle because the county explicitly calls out an ADA-accessible playground and pairs it with practical family amenities.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Visit type
- Destination county park.
Read more about this location
Sam Michaels Park is a large Jefferson County destination park with an ADA-accessible playground located near the Mason Pavilion. Families also get useful supporting amenities here, including nearby restrooms, shaded pavilion space, walking trails, parking, and additional recreation areas across the park. Official county materials clearly identify the playground as ADA-accessible, but they do not publish a detailed equipment list on the public park page. This works best for families who want an outdoor park visit with space to spread out rather than a tightly contained single-purpose play stop.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | No admission fee stated for everyday park use. |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official county page identifies this as an ADA-accessible playground.
Known Features
ADA-accessible playground
Known Features
Nearby restrooms
Known Features
Accessible park amenities nearby
Considerations
Public-facing county page does not list specific ramp, swing, transfer, or surfacing details.
Considerations
The broader park is large, so some families may want to preview the layout before visiting.
Accessibility supports
Accessible routes
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Shepherdstown, WV
Sources & Updates
2 public sources 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
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Jefferson County Parks and Recreation - Sam Michaels Parkjeffersoncountywv.org
Official park page states the Mason Pavilion has a nearby ADA-accessible playground.
Checked: operating status, park name, city context, ADA-accessible playground mention, restrooms, pavilions
Planning document supports the county's inclusive playground effort in the Shepherdstown area, but public text extraction was limited.
Checked: county planning context, inclusive playground project context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Jefferson County park page and county planning materials.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.