Violet LaPlante Park
Astoria, OR
Small Astoria neighborhood park with a swing set, climbing play, picnic area, and an accessible merry-go-round called out on the city's official park page.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Official City of Astoria image for Violet LaPlante Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Not a destination all-abilities park, but worth knowing about because Astoria's official listing specifically names an accessible merry-go-round.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Layers for weather
- Bring
- Any adaptive supports your child typically uses
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Quick stop.
Read more about this location
Violet LaPlante Park is one of the clearest inclusive-play fits in Astoria because the city's official park listing specifically identifies an accessible merry-go-round rather than offering only a generic playground mention. The play area also includes a climbing structure, teeter totter, swing set, and picnic area in a wooded neighborhood setting. This is a better quick-stop option than a major destination park, but it stands out locally for having at least one explicitly inclusive play element that can matter for mixed-ability visits.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Other Play
Climbing structure
Other Play
Teeter totter
Other Play
Swing set
Considerations
Official source does not publish detailed surfacing, route, or restroom information on the park list page reviewed.
Known Inclusive Features
Accessible merry-go-round
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
45th St. & Cedar
Astoria, OR, 97103
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 1 public source
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Astoria Parks Listastoria.gov
Official park list states the park hosts a climbing structure, teeter totter, accessible merry-go-round, swing set, and picnic area.
Checked: name, address, play features, accessible merry-go-round, official image
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Astoria parks directory.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.