Sensory Garden Playground
Danada South, Lisle, IL
Universally accessible outdoor playground in Lisle with sensory gardens, accessible play elements, portable restrooms, and a wooded forest-preserve setting.
Tree House area at Sensory Garden Playground.
Photo 1 of 5. Tree House area at Sensory Garden Playground.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest inclusion-first playgrounds in the western suburbs, with strong sensory features and a genuinely destination-worthy layout.
Know Before You Go
- Supervision
- Extra supervision near more adventurous climbing and movement features
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Read more about this location
Sensory Garden Playground is a purpose-built inclusive outdoor play space in the Danada South area of DuPage County. Official materials describe a universally accessible playground with a 2-to-5 area, sound garden, fragrance garden, central gathering space, accessible tree house, gravity rail, net climber, and high-back swings. The wooded setting helps it feel calmer and more destination-like than a typical neighborhood park, while still offering enough variety for mixed-age visits. Families who want sensory-rich play and a clearly inclusion-focused design will find this one of the strongest accessible playground options in the Collar Counties.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| General entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official materials describe the site as universally accessible and barrier-free.
Known Features
Accessible ramp in the 2-to-5 playground
Known Features
Accessible tree house
Known Features
High-back swings
Known Features
Sound garden
Known Features
Fragrance garden
Known Features
Central gathering space
Known Features
Accessible portable washrooms
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2751 International Drive
Lisle, IL, 60532
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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
- Sensory Garden Playground - Aboutplayforalldupage.org
Confirmed universally accessible positioning, project phases, and major accessible play features.
Checked: mission, inclusive focus, core features, location
- Sensory Garden Playground - Plan Your Visitplayforalldupage.org
Confirmed dawn-to-dusk hours, Lisle address, and accessible portable washrooms.
Checked: hours, address, portable restrooms, rental availability
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official foundation and visit-planning pages.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.