All-inclusive parks are parks that children and adults of all capabilities are able to play. The Des Moines area is lucky to have quite a few parks and playgrounds that are all-inclusive. Take a look at the list!
Ashley Okland Star Playground
Location: 1895 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
Details: Ashley Oakland Playground is a part of teh Des Moines Parks & Recreation Ewing Park. This playground provides 50 different play elements specifically for any age and capability.
Clive Parks & Recreation
All playgrounds within Clive Parks & Recreation are ADA accessible.
Doanes Park
Location: 4900 Doanes Park Road, Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Details: Currently Doanes Park offers a rubber surface and Cloud9 swings which are wheelchair accessible.
Jeff Harms Park
Location: NW 128th Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Details: Offers a rubberized surface for wheelchairs.
Lions Park
Location: Prairie Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Details: Offers a rubberized surface for wheelchairs.
Miracle Park All-Inclusive Playground
Location: 310 NW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Details: This all-inclusive playground is located in Ankeny. The playground has double-wide ramps for wheelchair accessibility, roller tables, swings, and has a rubber surface.
Northview Park
Location: 4871 78th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Details: This all-inclusive park is a part of Miracle League Fields and the third park in the Des Moines area. This playground offers swings, zipline, slides, and so much more for any age and capability. It accommodates wheelchairs, the surface is rubber, and more.
Riverview Park
Location: 710 Corning Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50313
Details: Riverview Park’s theme is inspired by the Riverview Amusement Park that used to exist in this space from 1915 to 1978. It feels like a small carnival with all the fun rides and activities!
Terra Park
Location: 6300 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131
Details: Terra Park located in Johnston is not fully all-inclusive but does offer a lot of wheelchair friendly options. One of our favorites about this park is the nice pathway around the pond.
Valley Community Center Inclusive Playground “Eric’s Place”
Location: 4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines
Details: This all-inclusive playground is located just outside of the Valley Community Center in West Des Moines. It accomodates the needs of all ages and abilities.
West Des Moines Parks & Recreation
All playgrounds within the West Des Moines Parks & Recreation are ADA accessible.
