Published pricing
Rifle's new universally designed park includes a large ADA-compliant playground, poured-in-place surfacing, accessible paths, shade shelters, restrooms, and lighting.
Needs recheckFixed locationAll-abilities parks
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.
Quick facts
Price
Free public playground.
Parking
Use nearby public parking for Santa Rita Park and the surrounding river corridor.
Profile
Usable profile coverage
Needs recheck
Public-source evidence needs review. Confirm time-sensitive details using the business links above.
Editorial Review
Why included
Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.
What we verified
- park name
- city
- inclusive intent
- rubberized surfacing
What remains unknown
- Current operating hours or season
Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.
Plan This Visit
Price
Free public playground.
Parking
Use nearby public parking for Santa Rita Park and the surrounding river corridor.
Profile
Usable profile coverage
Atlas Perspective
Editor's Take
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.
At a Glance
Venue type
All-abilities park
Age groups
ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages
Mobility features
Ramped accessGround-level play
Family amenities
Parking
Surface type
Rubber surface
Shade level
Limited shade
Accessibility supports
Accessible routesSmooth paths
Park context
Part of a larger parkTrail access
Operator type
Municipal
Visit options
Free entry
Toddler-friendly
Yes
Plan Your Visit
ContextRiverfront park setting in central Durango.
ParkingUse nearby public parking for Santa Rita Park and the surrounding river corridor.
WeatherOutdoor playground with conditions that can shift with sun, wind, or seasonal weather.
Stay LengthUsually works well as a short to medium outdoor stop.
What To Bring
Sun protectionWater bottlesA change of clothes if pairing with other riverfront activities
Pricing Snapshot
SummaryFree public playground.
Admission
Label
EntryNotes
Municipal outdoor park.Price
FreeSanta 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.
Accessibility & Comfort
These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.
SummaryPublic 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 surfacingRamp-heavy designMore inclusive replacement playground
Considerations
Published sources reviewed did not clearly confirm a wheelchair swing, transfer stations, or communication boards.Families with highly specific adaptive needs may want to preview photos before a long trip.
Accessible routesSmooth paths
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Contact Information
Address
149 Roosa Ave
Durango, CO, 81301
Location
Source & Verification
Last updated
August 3, 2026
Verification summary
Last source review: April 11, 2026
Checked against 1 public source.
This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
What Changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from published local reporting documenting accessibility-focused playground improvements at Santa Rita Park.
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