Santa Rita Park Playground
Durango, CO
Riverfront Durango playground with ramped play access and rubber surfacing designed to be more inclusive for kids using wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility aids.
Durango Herald file photo used with reporting on the Santa Rita Park playground replacement.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the stronger Western Slope options when you want a public playground with documented ramp access and wheelchair-friendlier surfacing, even if the published feature list is still limited.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground with conditions that can shift with sun, wind, or seasonal weather.
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Water bottles
- Bring
- A change of clothes if pairing with other riverfront activities
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Quick local stop or add on to a larger durango outing.
Read more about this location
Santa Rita Park Playground is Durango's clearest public example of an intentionally more accessible outdoor play space. City reporting tied the rebuild to a state-funded accessibility effort that added a rubberized surface and a ramp-heavy design so children using wheelchairs or crutches could participate more fully. The park sits along the Animas River corridor and works well for families who want a central, outdoor playground stop with room to move. It is best approached as an upgraded inclusive public playground rather than a fully destination-scale all-abilities park.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Public reporting on the city project confirmed a rubberized safety surface and many ramps intended to improve access for children who use wheelchairs or crutches.
Known Features
Rubberized surfacing
Known Features
Ramp-heavy design
Known Features
More inclusive replacement playground
Considerations
Published sources reviewed did not clearly confirm a wheelchair swing, transfer stations, or communication boards.
Considerations
Families with highly specific adaptive needs may want to preview photos before a long trip.
Mobility features
Ramped access
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
149 Roosa Ave
Durango, CO, 81301
Other options nearby
Rifle's new universally designed park includes a large ADA-compliant playground, poured-in-place surfacing, accessible paths, shade shelters, restrooms, and lighting.
Downtown Montrose playground rebuilt with an inclusive design approach and ADA-focused compliance in one of the city's busiest parks.
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
- Durango Herald - Park in line for new playgrounddurangoherald.com
Reports the city invested in more accessible playground equipment at Santa Rita Park, including rubberized surfacing and many ramps.
Checked: park name, city, inclusive intent, rubberized surfacing, ramps, project background
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from published local reporting documenting accessibility-focused playground improvements at Santa Rita Park.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.