Tatum's Garden
Salinas, CA
Destination inclusive playground in north Salinas with accessible play spaces designed for children of all abilities.
Official aerial view of Tatum's Garden.
Photo 1 of 3. Official aerial view of Tatum's Garden.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the strongest inclusive-play destination stops in Monterey Bay, especially for families who want a purpose-built accessible playground rather than a park with only a few adapted elements.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Any mobility or sensory supports your child prefers
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination playground outing.
Read more about this location
Tatum's Garden is a well-known inclusive playground in Salinas and the first fully accessible playground in the tri-county area. The nonprofit foundation behind the park describes it as a destination play space that draws families, schools, and camps from across the region. Families looking for a purpose-built accessible playground will find one of Monterey Bay's clearest niche fits here, with a strong inclusion mission and a long-standing community reputation.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Likely free public access, but no formal pricing statement was published on the reviewed official page. |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Officially described as the first fully accessible playground in the tri-county area.
Considerations
The reviewed official page confirms fully accessible positioning but does not publish a detailed list of specific equipment features.
Considerations
Families needing exact surfacing, swing, or transfer details may want to preview current photos before visiting.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
Accessibility supports
Accessible routes
Accessibility supports
Smooth paths
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
1 Maryal Drive
Salinas, CA, 93906
Other options nearby
LEO's Haven Inclusive Playground
Santa Cruz County's first inclusive playground, set within Chanticleer County Park with ADA restrooms, adult changing tables, parking, picnic areas, and adjacent park amenities.
Tatum's Treehouse
Fully accessible community playground in Carmel Valley created through a partnership between Tatum's Garden Foundation and the Carmel Valley Community Youth Center.
Sources & Updates
1 public source on record ยท 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
- Tatum's Garden official pagetatumsgarden.org
Official page states it is the first fully accessible playground in the tri-county area and provides the Salinas address.
Checked: name, address, inclusive positioning, destination status, official images
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official nonprofit page and official on-page images.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.