Outdoors NearbyAccessible playgrounds in South Dakota
4 playgrounds in 4 towns across South Dakota, 3 of them designed for all abilities or sensory play. Most are in Aberdeen (1), Rapid City (1), Sioux Falls (1) and Yankton (1).
Aberdeen
- Storybook Land Inclusive Playground Inclusive
merry-go-round (accessible), quiet space, ramps
Ramp system, autism-friendly dome and accessible teeter-totter.
Rapid City
- Legacy Commons Inclusive
rubber surface
Inclusive play area paired with an art garden.
Sioux Falls
- Jacobson Plaza Playground Inclusive
sensory play, shade, splash pad
The city's largest playground, sensory-friendly with a big splash pad.
Yankton
- Riverside Park Playground Accessible
turf surface
Looking for any playground, not only accessible ones? See all 229 parks with playgrounds in South Dakota. Here is what makes a playground accessible or inclusive in our guide.
Based on OpenStreetMap tags and park department websites. We label a playground partly accessible when part of it has barriers. Missing a playground? Tell us through the suggestion form.
Frequently asked questions
Where is an inclusive playground in South Dakota?
Jacobson Plaza Playground in Sioux Falls is one of 3 inclusive or sensory playgrounds we list in South Dakota. Others are in Aberdeen and Rapid City.
How many wheelchair-accessible playgrounds are in South Dakota?
4 in our data: 3 inclusive, 1 wheelchair accessible. Not every accessible playground in South Dakota is marked on the map, so local parks departments may know more.
Do South Dakota playgrounds have to be ADA accessible?
Public playgrounds built or rebuilt since March 2012 have to meet the 2010 ADA Standards, in South Dakota as everywhere in the US. Older ones only have to comply when they are altered, so a quick check with the city parks department is worth it.