Woodland Discovery Playground at Shelby Farms Park
Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN
Award-winning destination playground at Shelby Farms Park with all-abilities play design, wheelchair-accessible elements, accessible restrooms, and a large family-friendly outdoor setting.
Main playground area at Woodland Discovery Playground.
Photo 1 of 2. Main playground area at Woodland Discovery Playground.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground may close for inclement weather, including thunder or lightning.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
Woodland Discovery Playground is Shelby Farms Park's flagship children's play area and one of the strongest accessible-play options in Memphis. Official park materials say it was designed for children of all abilities ages 12 and under, with accessible slides and swings, a wheelchair-accessible winding arbor, and nearby ADA-compliant restrooms. Families looking for a bigger outing also get the broader Shelby Farms setting, including accessible park trails, parking, and other nearby amenities.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 9:00 – sunset – 1h |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 – sunset – 1h |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – sunset – 1h |
| Thursday | 9:00 – sunset – 1h |
| Friday | 9:00 – sunset – 1h |
| Saturday | 9:00 – sunset – 1h |
| Sunday | 9:00 – sunset – 1h |
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
Summary
Official park materials state the playground was designed for children of all abilities.
Known Features
Accessible slides
Known Features
Some swings designed to meet assisted-play needs
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible winding arbor
Known Features
ADA-compliant restroom facilities nearby
Considerations
Official materials do not fully specify surfacing across every play zone.
Considerations
The broader park is large, so some walking may be involved beyond the play area.
Mobility features
Adaptive swings
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
6903 Great View Drive North
Memphis, TN, 38134
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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
- Shelby Farms Park - Woodland Discovery Playgroundshelbyfarmspark.org
Checked: name, address, hours, group rules, playground overview, image
- Shelby Farms Park - ADA Accessshelbyfarmspark.org
Checked: all-abilities positioning, accessible slides, swings, wheelchair-accessible arbor, ADA restrooms
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Shelby Farms Park playground and ADA pages.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.