metrowest playgrounds (and other accessible activities)

This list was put together for parents looking for playgrounds in the Metrowest area for children of ALL abilities. 

How we compiled this list

We asked school staff, parks and recreation departments in each town and parents for their input.  Any phone numbers are of either the school or the town parks and recreation office that have not yet been contacted. 

Your input is important

Please let us know of any additions, revisions or corrections by emailing info@f-sepac.org   Your input is very important to making this a helpful list for everyone.

How the list is set up

The playgrounds listed in bold letters have play equipment that is accessible for the handicapped.  We compiled the list by specifically asking if the playground has ...

1. •RAMPS for accessing the top of slides and other play equipment
   

2. •TRANSFER platforms so children in wheel chairs can transfer to play equipment
   

3. •CHAIR swings for handicapped and older children. 
   

A ramp is also great for new walkers and children of all abilities and the chair swing, if not being used by children, is always a great place for parents and grandparents to take a relaxing moment.  We put this version on Microsoft Word so that you can customize it and create a list of places specifically geared towards your children and your location.  The list will continuously be updated.  Please check back to get the most up to date information.

metrowest playgrounds 2010.doc last updated June 2010 (This format you can customize)

metrowest playgrounds 2010.pdf last updated June 2010

Please see the bottom of this page for other accessible activities.

metrowest parquinhos (e outras atividades acessíveis) - portuguese

Como é feita essa lista

Os parquinhos listados em negrito tem equipamentos que são acessíveis para deficientes.  Fizemos essa lista vendo especificamente se os parquinhos tem ...

1. •RAMPAS para acesso ao topo dos escorregadores e outros equipamentos.
   

2. •Plataformas de TRANSFERÊNCIA para que as crianças em cadeiras de rodas possam ser transferidas para os equipamentos do parquinho.
   

3. •Balanços com CADEIRAS para crianças deficientes mais velhas.       
   

Rampa também é ótima para que está aprendendo a andar e com todas as habilidades e balanço com cadeira, se não estiver sendo usado por crianças, é sempre um ótimo lugar para os pais e avós relaxarem.  Colocamos essa versão no Microsoft Word para que você possa padronizar e criar uma lista de lugares especificamente feitos para crianças e sua localização. 

lista de parquinhos 2010.doc último junho actualizado 2010 (este formato que você pode personalizar)

lista de parquinhos 2010.pdf - A lista sera atualizada contínuamente.  Favor checar novamente para pegar informações mais atualizadas.

Veja por favor a parte inferior desta página para outras atividades acessíveis.

lista para lad areas de juego (y otras actividades accesibles) - espanol

Cómo se establece la lista

Las áreas de juego escritas en negrita tienen equipamiento para juego accesible para discapacitados. Compilamos la lista preguntando específicamente si el lugar contaba con...

1. •RAMPAS  para acceder a la parte de arriba de los toboganes y demás juegos.
   

2. •Plataformas de TRANSFERENCIA para que los niños en silla de rueda se puedan desplazar a los juegos.
   

3. •HAMACAS para discapacitados y niños mayores. 
   

La rampa también es muy buena para los que recién comienzan a caminar y para niños de todas las habilidades y la hamaca, si no está siendo usada por los niños, es un buen lugar para que los padres y abuelos se relajen por un momento. Ponemos esta versión en  Microsoft Word para que la personalice y cree una lista de lugares específicamente dirigidos a sus niños y su lugar. Veja por favor a parte inferior desta página para outras atividades acessíveis.

lista de contenidos completa.doc el junio de 2010 actualizado pasado (este formato que usted puede modificar para requisitos particulares)

lista de contenidos completa.pdf - La lista será actualizada continuamente.   Por favor verifique nuevamente para obtener información más actualizada.

Vea por favor la parte inferior de esta página para otras actividades accesibles.

metrowest water parks

This list can also be found at www.bostoncentral.com

Liquid Planet Water Park - www.liquidplanetwaterpark.com

There’s a quiet spray park across from the Plympton School at 3 Hazel Street in Waltham.

links to other accessible outdoor activities

DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) SWIMMING POOLS, WADING POOLS and SPRAY PARKS - www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/pools.htm#sd

DCR SALTWATER OCEAN BEACHES - www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/oceanSwim.htm

DCR FRESHWATER NLAND BEACHES - www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/inlandSwim.htm

DCR Accessible Beaches - www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/a-swim.htm

Swimming, Sand and Sunbathing - Beach Wheelchairs are made of PVC pipe and feature an umbrella, fishing rod holder, a movable arm for transfer, and large balloon tires for travel across sand to the water. No fee to use – bring someone to push the chair. Reservations are sometimes required and always recommended. Self-Propellable Beach Wheelchairs offer the possibility of independent use for people with strong upper body ability. They feature an umbrella, ratcheting handles, and can also be used as a push chair.

DCR Accessible Pools - www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/a-pool.htm

Outdoor Swimming Pool Lifts are available at all of the State Parks and Recreation's 20 swimming pools. The pools are free. Contact pool directly for information about other site factors affecting accessibility.

Division of State Parks and Recreation's Universal Access Program - Go to the web site for a complete list of Accessible Beaches, Pools, Fishing, Boating, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Picnic, Vista, Restrooms, Trails. www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/index.htm

Other Recommended Links from DCR are www.alloutadventures.org, www.outdoorexplorations.org, www.nepassage.org

Access Pass - http://store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html - The Access Pass is a free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability - that provides access to recreation areas managed by five Federal agencies.  The Access Pass also provides the pass owner a discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees.  The Access Pass is free, and it is valid for the lifetime of the pass owner. 

Federal Recreation Lands www.recreation.gov - List of Federal recreation sites

National Atlas (lands maps) www.nationalatlas.gov/printable.html#fedlands - List of Federal recreation sites

Fish & Wildlife Service - www.fws.gov

USDA Forest Service - www.fs.fed.us

National Park Service - www.nps.gov

Playground Safety for Your Child with Special Needs -www.cshcn.org/resources/documents/PlaygroundSafety_English_000.pdf

Piers Park Sailing - http://piersparksailing.org - Nationally recognized as the best program for disabled sailors in the country. Sailing is for everyone of all abilities to enjoy for an entire lifetime.