Fixed locationDestination inclusive playgrounds

Swanny City Park

Name: Swanny City Park
Address: 400 N. 100 W., Moab, UT, 84532, US
Telephone: 435-259-7485
Price range: Free public park; pavilion reservations and special-event fees may apply.

Downtown Moab, Moab, UT

Large downtown Moab park with an ADA-accessible playground, big shade trees, restrooms, fountains, picnic shelters, and room for longer family outings.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Good for preschoolers through big kids, with adjacent amenities widening the age appeal.

Hours

Open daily; city page lists 7:00-23:00 most days, with Monday and Thursday morning mowing restrictions before 15:00.

Price

Free public park; pavilion reservations and special-event fees may apply.

Parking

On-site parking is listed.

Visit style

Can function as either a quick stop or a longer half-day outing.

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

This is a practical Moab family basecamp: not a highly documented adaptive showcase, but a large ADA-listed park with the restrooms, shade, and adjacent amenities that make visits easier.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Families who need restrooms, shade, and open space in one stop.
Mixed-interest outings that may also include skate park or recreation center time.
Picnics or longer outdoor hangs in central Moab.
Kids who do better with room to move beyond the play structure.

Less Ideal For

Families seeking a clearly published list of adaptive playground components.
Visitors who want a quiet, tucked-away park setting.
Anyone needing a fully fenced playground.

At a Glance

Venue type

Destination playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Family amenities

ShadeSeatingPicnic tablesRestrooms nearbyDrinking fountainsParkingPavilions or shelters

Shade level

Partial shade

Restroom access

Nearby restrooms

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger parkAquatic center nearbySports fields nearbyPicnic area

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryOpen dailyParking on sitePavilion rentals

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

ParkingOn-site parking is listed.

WeatherLarge outdoor park with useful shade trees but still exposed to desert heat.

Facilities

Large playground
Restrooms
Drinking fountains
Parking
Covered picnic tables
Covered pavilion
Barbecue grills
Open lawn space
Skate park nearby
Recreation and aquatic center nearby

What To Bring

Water bottles for warm daysSun gear despite tree shadeScooters or skate gear if using nearby amenities

Hours SummaryOpen daily; city page lists 7:00-23:00 most days, with Monday and Thursday morning mowing restrictions before 15:00.

ReservationsOnly the pavilion can be reserved; other areas are first-come, first-served.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park; pavilion reservations and special-event fees may apply.

Admission

Label

General entry

Notes

Open public park.

Price

Free

About the Venue

Swanny City Park is one of Moab's better family park options because the city specifically lists it as ADA accessible and describes a large playground alongside restrooms, drinking fountains, covered picnic areas, parking, and broad open space. The park also sits next to the recreation and aquatic center and skate park, so it supports mixed-interest outings better than a small standalone playground. Families wanting a central, practical outdoor stop with shade and room to spread out will likely find it more useful than a basic neighborhood play lot.

Atlas Perspective

Inclusive Play Atlas Notes

Age FitGood for preschoolers through big kids, with adjacent amenities widening the age appeal.

Noise LevelVariable and often livelier than smaller neighborhood parks.

Visit StyleCan function as either a quick stop or a longer half-day outing.

Energy LevelModerate to high.

Parent ComfortStrong for an outdoor public park because of shade trees, restrooms, water, and picnic infrastructure.

Booking FrictionLow for regular visits; moderate for pavilion or event planning.

Birthday Party Snapshot

SummaryGood fit for casual birthday gatherings thanks to picnic shelters and pavilion rental availability.

Packages

Private RentalNo

Party Booking UrlOpen link

Add Ons And Policies

Only the pavilion is reservable.Other park areas are first-come, first-served.Special events require permits and fees.

Accessibility & Comfort

Considerations

The city confirms ADA accessibility but does not publish a detailed inclusive play feature list.Wide park layout and big open spaces may help some families regulate and spread out.Adjacent recreation assets can make transitions easier for mixed-age groups.

Family Facilities

ADA accessible park designationRestroomsDrinking fountainsParkingCovered seating

Accessible routes