Outdoors NearbyAccessible playgrounds in Rhode Island
4 playgrounds in 4 towns across Rhode Island, 3 of them designed for all abilities or sensory play. Most are in North Providence (1), Pawtucket (1), Providence (1) and Warwick (1).
North Providence
- Encompass Park Playground Inclusive
Pawtucket
- Lippitt Memorial Park Playground Accessible
accessible equipment
Providence
- Hasbro Boundless Playground Inclusive
All-inclusive playground in Roger Williams Park's Carousel Village.
Warwick
- imPOSSIBLE Dream Playground Inclusive
adaptive swing, rubber surface
Fantasy playhouses on accessible rubber surface.
Looking for any playground, not only accessible ones? See all 147 parks with playgrounds in Rhode Island. We explain what makes a playground accessible or inclusive and what to check before you go.
Data for Rhode Island: 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 Rhode Island?
imPOSSIBLE Dream Playground in Warwick is one of 3 inclusive or sensory playgrounds we list in Rhode Island. Others are in North Providence and Providence.
How many wheelchair-accessible playgrounds are in Rhode Island?
4 in our data: 3 inclusive, 1 wheelchair accessible. Expect more on the ground: newer Rhode Island playgrounds usually meet the ADA basics without being labeled.
Do Rhode Island playgrounds have to be ADA accessible?
Public playgrounds built or rebuilt since March 2012 have to meet the 2010 ADA Standards, in Rhode Island as everywhere in the US. Renovations bring older playgrounds up to the standard, and many Rhode Island cities post their upgrade plans online.