Talbot Community School Inclusive Playground
Portland, ME
Portland's first ADA-inclusive public school playground with accessible surfacing, inclusive swings, and a merry-go-round families can use outside school hours.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Photo shared with Portland Parks Conservancy when Portland's first ADA-inclusive playground opened.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest mobility-access options in Portland, especially if you want a straightforward neighborhood playground with public access.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun gear in warm weather
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Neighborhood stop
Read more about this location
Talbot Community School Inclusive Playground is Portland's first ADA-inclusive playground and is open to the public because Portland school playgrounds function as public parks. Official project details highlight inclusive swings, a merry-go-around, specially designed play equipment, and a surface intended to support wheelchair and crutch access. This is a strong pick for families prioritizing basic mobility access in a familiar neighborhood-school setting rather than a large destination park.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | No admission fee noted. |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Highlights
ADA-inclusive design
Highlights
Surface intended to allow easier movement by wheelchairs and crutches
Highlights
Inclusive swings
Highlights
Inclusive merry-go-around
Highlights
Specially designed play equipment
Considerations
Public source reviewed did not publish a full equipment inventory.
Considerations
Restroom and fencing details were not clearly confirmed in the official source reviewed.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
1600 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME, 04103
Other options nearby
Small ADA-accessible neighborhood playground in South Portland with a loop path and on-site parking.
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
- Portland Parks Conservancyportlandparksconservancy.org
Official project partner page describing Portland's first ADA-inclusive playground at Talbot Community School.
Checked: inclusive playground status, public access note, inclusive swings, Merry Go Around, accessible surfacing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official project announcement and image source.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.