Wil-O-Way Grant Accessible Playground
Grant Park area, Milwaukee, WI
County-run accessible playground in Milwaukee with four adaptive swings, a roll-in sandbox, accessible pathways, and nearby accessible recreation amenities.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is a smart pick for families who want clearly documented adaptive features without committing to a giant destination park.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor site; conditions vary by season.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Repeat local outing
Read more about this location
The Wil-O-Way Grant playground is one of Milwaukee County's strongest public options for all-abilities outdoor play inside the city of Milwaukee. County accessibility materials confirm a wheelchair-accessible playground, four adaptive swings, a roll-in sandbox, accessible pathways, and nearby accessible basketball and gardening spaces. This is a practical choice for families who want inclusive play without the scale or crowd level of a major regional destination. It works especially well for repeat visits, therapy-adjacent outings, and children who benefit from straightforward accessible features rather than oversized themed play.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Free public playground.
Accessibility
Mobility
Wheelchair-accessible playground
Mobility
Four adaptive swings
Mobility
Roll-in sandbox
Mobility
Accessible pathways
Considerations
The official source confirms strong access features but gives limited detail about surfacing beyond county accessibility notes.
Considerations
Families wanting a fenced setting should plan with that uncertainty in mind.
Nearby Supports
Accessible basketball court
Nearby Supports
Accessible picnic tables
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
207 Lake Drive
Milwaukee, WI, 53172
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Milwaukee County Accessibility Guidescounty.milwaukee.gov
Lists Wil-O-Way Grant with detailed accessibility notes and confirms four adaptive swings in county play area listings.
Checked: name, address, adaptive swings, roll-in sandbox, accessible pathways, restrooms
- Milwaukee County Parks - Parks for All Abilitiescounty.milwaukee.gov
Provides county all-abilities overview and the adaptive swings image.
Checked: image, county all-abilities context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from Milwaukee County accessibility sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.