Published pricing
Freshly updated Stonington community-center playground with sensory activities, preschool-focused equipment, a basket swing, climbing elements, and shade.
Needs recheckFixed locationAll-abilities parks
Tercentennial Legacy Playground
Poquonnock Plains Park, Groton, CT
Longstanding Groton playground at Poquonnock Plains Park with an active town-led fully inclusive redesign focused on toddlers through teens, sensory play, music, shade, and caregiver comfort.
Quick facts
Price
Free public playground within a municipal park.
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
- official project status
- inclusive design goals
- age range
- music and art elements
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 within a municipal park.
Profile
Usable profile coverage
Atlas Perspective
Editor's Take
This is the region's clearest official all-abilities playground project, and it is especially worth watching if your family values sensory features, music, and a broader age spread.
At a Glance
Venue type
All-abilities park
Age groups
ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages
Mobility features
Ground-level playWide pathways
Sensory and communication features
Musical playAuditory playNature play
Family amenities
ShadeSeating
Shade level
Mixed shade
Accessibility supports
Accessible routes
Park context
Part of a larger park
Operator type
Municipal
Visit options
Free entry
Toddler-friendly
Yes
Plan Your Visit
WeatherOutdoor park; comfort will vary with sun, wind, and seasonal conditions.
Stay LengthWorks best as a park outing rather than a very quick stop.
What To Bring
WaterSun protectionMobility aids or sensory supports your child already uses
Planning Notes
Official materials emphasize an inclusive redesign and community fundraising.Feature mix may evolve as the renovation project advances.
Pricing Snapshot
SummaryFree public playground within a municipal park.
Admission
Label
EntryNotes
Public outdoor park use.Price
FreeTercentennial Legacy Playground sits within Poquonnock Plains Park and has long been recognized locally as an all-abilities play destination. Current official Town of Groton materials show the site is being reimagined as a fully inclusive playground with goals that include safe play for toddlers through teens, art and musical elements, comfortable caregiver spaces, and broader community inclusion. Families should expect a large public-park setting rather than a tiny neighborhood stop, with the most up-to-date inclusive features tied to the renovation concept and fundraising campaign.
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.
Known Features
Town goal for a fully inclusive park renovationPlay planning for toddlers to teensArt and musical elements in the conceptComfortable spaces for caregivers and families
Considerations
Official page centers on the redesign process rather than a complete built-feature inventory.Families wanting exact surfacing and equipment details should review the current concept boards before visiting.
Accessible routes
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New London Rotary Centennial Playground
New London, CT
Published pricing
Public boundless playground in New London designed so children of all abilities can play together in a community park setting.
Contact Information
Address
Fort Hill Rd
Groton, CT
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 official Town of Groton project materials for the current Tercentennial Legacy Playground site.
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