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Inclusive playground equipment

boy with a walker using a ramp to get on a play structure

Accessible & inclusive playground equipment

At their core, inclusive playgrounds are designed to go beyond accessibility. While it is imperative for playgrounds to be accessible for users with mobility issues by providing wheelchair-friendly walkways, surfacing, ramps, and decks, truly inclusive playgrounds are so much more than that. They ensure play equipment is accessible, comfortable, and usable as well as stimulating, challenging, and thrilling for all users. Inclusive playgrounds do this by incorporating a variety of play elements throughout the playground, so children of all abilities can connect through a medium they all understand – play.

Browse through our selection of inclusive playground equipment, including spinning, sliding, climbing, themed, ground-level, and sensory playground equipment. Some can be accessed and used independently while others are designed with caretakers in mind; some are developed for children with sensory-processing or cognitive disabilities; certain products promote side-by-side play; and others allow children to withdraw from play when necessary.

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Inclusive Carousels

For children on the autism spectrum as well as for children with a range of physical disabilities or impairments, training the sense of balance helps their ability to function more independently.

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PCM157

Universal Carousel

2 - 12 Years

484 ft²

8 Users

COR20330

Inclusive Net Twister

5 - 12 Years

437 ft²

12 Users

ELE400065

Tipi Carousel w/ Top Brace

5 - 12 Years

380 ft²

8 Users

Inclusive Swing & Swings Seats

These adaptive swing seats have various seating and lying options, alone or with friends and caregivers. Everybody cannot use every swing seat, but the vast majority can use at least one.

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SW990207

Inclusive Seat, 8 ft H, 4-Chain

5 - 12 Years

215 ft²

1 Users

SW990091

Shell Nest, 47 in wide, 8 ft

2 - 12 Years

296 ft²

7 Users

Choose sensory playground equipment and ground-level play options

Inclusive playgrounds serve as a sensory-rich oasis, tailored to engage all children regardless of their sensory processing abilities. Interactive panels and textured pathways stimulate tactile and visual senses, promoting cognitive development. They are critical components of a sensory playground designed for inclusivity.

When choosing inclusive playground equipment, ground-level play options are also essential; they remove the barriers to participation, enabling children of all abilities unrestricted access to play experiences. Such inclusivity is particularly important for wheelchair users and those with mobility challenges. Many inclusive playground structures, like our sensory dome or play towers with sensory play panels, have accessible, ground-level features for everyone to enjoy.

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girl in wheelchair playing with sensory play plates

Sensory Playground Equipment

By adopting a multi-sensory approach, playgrounds cater to neurodiverse individuals, helping to regulate emotions, improve focus, and facilitate calming interactions.

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NRC60201

Triple Wonder Play Panel

2 - 5 Years

6 Users

PCT802

FunPoint, Ultimate

5 - 12 Years

644 ft²

16 Users

Ground-Level Play Options

Ground-level features offer seamless engagement without the need for transition. This design consideration is integral in creating a truly inclusive environment.

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PCM505

Waterfall with Sand Table

2 - 5 Years

17 Users

NRO560

Unitruck

2 - 5 Years

7 Users

Wheelchair-accessible playground equipment

Inclusive playgrounds must inherently facilitate ease of mobility, ensuring those with wheelchairs and assistive devices can approach, enter, and engage with all play areas unassisted. Ramps and wide decks are vital for ensuring a wheelchair-friendly play environment as they invite children of all mobility levels to explore alongside their peers without physical barriers.

Are you in the beginning of your planning phase? Check out your options for funding inclusive playgrounds or find more examples of accessible playgrounds here.

Inclusive Play Structures

Explore standard products that are identical or similar to those found in this solution.

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Universal Inclusion in Playgrounds

A peek at what you get:

A walkthrough of the best-in-class design principles behind an inclusive playground
A thorough checklist to get your inclusive design right
Inspirational inclusive cases from around the world
Our recommendation for the best inclusive playground products

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