Wesselman Park Inclusive Playground
East Side / Wesselman Park, Evansville, IN
Nature-themed inclusive playground in Evansville with a wheelchair swing, ground-level merry-go-round, wide ramp access, soft turf surfacing, and room for multigenerational play.
The playground includes a ramped structure that supports adult-size wheelchairs.
Photo 1 of 3. The playground includes a ramped structure that supports adult-size wheelchairs.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor play area with exposure depending on time of day and season.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Mobility aids if needed for broader park exploration
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination public playground rather than a tiny local stop.
Read more about this location
Wesselman Park's newer inclusive playground is one of the strongest accessible outdoor play options in Southwest Indiana. Public reporting and city location details confirm a nature-themed playground with a wheelchair-accessible we-go-round, a wheelchair swing, a wide ramp structure sized for adult wheelchairs, sensory-focused play elements, and soft turf surfacing. It works well for mixed-ability families who want a larger public park setting with trails, picnic areas, and other park amenities nearby.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Sensory
Roller slide
Sensory
Different textures
Sensory
Nature-themed design
Mobility
Wheelchair-accessible we-go-round
Mobility
Wheelchair swing
Mobility
Wide ramp structure for adult-size wheelchairs
Mobility
Circle sidewalk
Mobility
Soft turf surfacing
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
551 N Boeke Rd
Evansville, IN, 47714
Other options nearby
Large fenced nature playscape inside Wesselman Woods with loose-parts play, trails, climbing features, and a ramped treehouse adventure area.
Burdette Park Playgrounds
Large county park in west Evansville with multiple playground areas, family amenities, year-round public access, and recent investment in more accessible play.
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 Evansville - Wesselman Parkevansvillegov.org
Official city location page.
Checked: name, address, phone, park context
- WNIN Newsnews.wnin.org
Used for feature verification and imagery.
Checked: wheelchair swing, accessible merry-go-round, adult wheelchair ramp access, soft turf, sensory features, opening timing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city location data and local coverage of the inclusive playground opening.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.