The Corral at John Venezia Park
John Venezia Community Park, Colorado Springs, CO
Universally accessible ranch-themed playground at John Venezia Park with rubber surfacing, accessible swings, elevated pathways, play panels, slides, and nearby shade shelters.
City parks imagery used because a dedicated official play-space image for The Corral was not clearly available on the reviewed page.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is a practical north-side pick for families who want inclusive access without giving up the conveniences of a big community park.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- A change of clothes if pairing the visit with the spray ground in season
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Flexible community park outing.
Read more about this location
The Corral is the universally accessible playground inside John Venezia Park on the north side of Colorado Springs. The city describes it as a ranch-themed play space for ages 2 to 12 with accessible swings, elevated pathways, accessible play panels, accessible slides, rubber surfacing, and a sandbox. Families also benefit from the larger park setting, which adds shade shelters, interior sidewalks, nearby restrooms in the spray-ground area, parking, and reservable pavilions for a longer outing.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free entry |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Accessible swings
Known Features
Elevated pathways
Known Features
Accessible play panels
Known Features
Accessible slides
Known Features
Rubber surfacing
Considerations
The official accessible playground page lists the play area as geared toward ages 2 to 12.
Considerations
A sandbox is present, which may be appealing for sensory play but can also add transfer complexity for some users.
Mobility features
Adaptive swings
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Briargate Parkway and Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO
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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
- City of Colorado Springs - Universally Accessible Playgroundscoloradosprings.gov
Lists The Corral and its ranch-themed accessible play features.
Checked: name, inclusive playground status, core accessible features, age guidance
- City of Colorado Springs - John Venezia Parkcoloradosprings.gov
Confirms The Corral is within John Venezia Park and notes surrounding amenities.
Checked: park setting, shade shelters, restroom context, parking, pavilion reservations, location description
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city accessible playground and park amenity pages.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.