Accessible playgrounds in Orange County have play equipment designed for children with special needs. Many times, that means the actual play structure has ramps that accommodate children in wheelchairs. It also means much of the play surface around the equipment is a flat recycled rubber surface. I've seen accessible swings and "boats" which fit wheelchairs and friends can … [Read more...]
25+ Sand Free Parks in Orange County
It's easy to find parks without sand or "Sand Free Parks in Orange County" with this list. Thanks to the reader who wrote in requesting the information. "I am looking for parks that don't have bark chips or sand. I would prefer the rubber padded flooring. My granddaughter is autistic and due to the sensory issues that come along with that she would rather spend hours … [Read more...]
Huntington Beach Playground Near Pier (All Inclusive)
How about an all-inclusive Huntington Beach playground in the sand north of the Huntington Beach Pier? Yes, please. In the works for a LONG time, this beach playground is partially the result of "a local mom who saw a need, asked a question and went with the flow" according to her "Huntington Beach Playground in the Sand" page on Facebook. Yay, mom! It's real. It's … [Read more...]
Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda: Accessible Playground for All Pirates and Knights
Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda was destroyed in the fires of 2008. It wowed me from the first time I drove by to check out the construction. They definitely went above and beyond with the new play structures and surrounding area. I could see the ship's mast in the distance, and the flags on top of the castle towers. I couldn't wait for it to open. It's Pirate Ship vs. … [Read more...]
Pittsford Park: Yield for Traffic Signs on the Accessible Red Playground
Pittsford Park added a universally accessible playspace - completed in October 2008. It's brilliant red with even the upper levels accessible to wheelchairs. A cars/roadway theme provides little people with stop and yield signs and a trike course. Location: From the 405, take the El Toro Road exit and follow it away from the ocean. Pass Trabuco Road and turn left on … [Read more...]