Accessible playgrounds in Nebraska
5 playgrounds in 3 towns across Nebraska, 2 of them designed for all abilities or sensory play. Most are in Bellevue (3), Lincoln (1) and Omaha (1).
Bellevue: 3 accessible playgrounds
- Everett Park Splash Pad Accessible
smooth paving
- Looking Glass Splashpad Accessible
smooth paving
- Southgate Park Partly accessible
Lincoln
- Mahoney Park Inclusive Playground Inclusive
accessible restroom, fenced, ground-level play, rubber surface, splash pad
Lincoln's first fully inclusive playground, about an acre and enclosed.
Omaha
- Lake Zorinsky Inclusive Playground Inclusive
adaptive swing, merry-go-round (accessible), ramps
Built by the nonprofit Imagine Inclusion in West Omaha.
Looking for any playground, not only accessible ones? See all 612 parks with playgrounds in Nebraska. We explain what makes a playground accessible or inclusive and what to check before you go.
Data for Nebraska: OpenStreetMap volunteers plus city and county park pages. "Partly accessible" marks places with some barriers, such as a step or loose surface. Missing a playground? Tell us through the suggestion form.
Frequently asked questions
Where is an inclusive playground in Nebraska?
Mahoney Park Inclusive Playground in Lincoln is one of 2 inclusive or sensory playgrounds we list in Nebraska. Others are in Omaha.
How many wheelchair-accessible playgrounds are in Nebraska?
5 in our data: 2 inclusive, 2 wheelchair accessible, 1 partly accessible. Expect more on the ground: newer Nebraska playgrounds usually meet the ADA basics without being labeled.
Do Nebraska playgrounds have to be ADA accessible?
Public playgrounds built or rebuilt since March 2012 have to meet the 2010 ADA Standards, in Nebraska as everywhere in the US. Renovations bring older playgrounds up to the standard, and many Nebraska cities post their upgrade plans online.