Wabun Universal Access Play Area
Wabun area of Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis' first universally accessible play area sits in the Wabun section of Minnehaha Regional Park with nearby wading pool, picnic areas, trails, and restrooms.
Official Minneapolis Park Board image of the universal access play area.
Photo 1 of 3. Official Minneapolis Park Board image of the universal access play area.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A very strong pick for families who want accessible play plus all the extras of a major regional park, but it is best approached as a bigger outing.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor site with seasonal wading pool availability.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Picnic tables
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Drinking fountains
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Read more about this location
The Wabun Universal Access Play Area is located within Minnehaha Regional Park in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board identifies it as the city's first universally accessible play area and notes that its design incorporates features that make it accessible to people with disabilities while remaining appealing to everyone. Families can pair playground time with the nearby Wabun wading pool, picnic pavilion, restrooms, paved walking and biking paths, and the larger Minnehaha destination park experience. This is a strong choice when you want accessible play within a very large regional outing rather than a neighborhood-only stop.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Universally accessible play area
Known Features
Paved walking trails nearby
Known Features
Restrooms in the regional park
Known Features
Accessible appeal designed for users with and without disabilities
Considerations
Official page confirms universal access positioning but does not list every adaptive component on the park page reviewed.
Surface type
Mixed surfaces
Restroom access
Nearby restrooms
Accessibility supports
Accessible routes
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
4801 S Minnehaha Drive
Minneapolis, MN, 55417
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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
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board - Minnehaha Regional Parkminneapolisparks.org
Official page states the Wabun Universal Access Play Area was the first universally accessible play area built in Minneapolis.
Checked: name, address, park hours, Wabun play area positioning, images, restrooms
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Minneapolis Park Board park page.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.