Barrier Free Playground

Playground Fundraising Goal: $300,000 Playground Location: Les Gove Park, Auburn Size: 10,000 sq. ft. Donate Now through our 501 (c) 3 partner, NW Parks Foundation

Often, children with disabilities are left to sit and watch their able-bodied friends and siblings play. Instead, imagine all children playing side-by-side in a fully-accessible and sensory-rich playground environment. That is the vision for Auburn’s barrier-free playground. Barrier-free playgrounds delight children of all abilities while providing a place where compassion and acceptance flourish.

The City of Auburn has a fantastic park and recreation system with a variety of play equipment, spray pools, fields, and courts; however our vision is to add to these amenities and build a unique barrier-free playground that is accessible to all. In conjunction with our nonprofit 501(c)(3) community partner, the Northwest Parks Foundation, the City of Auburn is working to raise funds for a barrier-free playground in Les Gove Park.

Barrier Free Playground Features

• Universally accessible pathways and surfacing
• Play structures configured to support all levels of development
• Ramps, bridges, and transfer stations – allowing every child to reach the highest play deck
• Elevated sand tables, interactive walls, activity panels, and auditory elements where children of all abilities can play together
• Cozy spots where everyone can gather
• Swings and bouncers with back support
• Sensory-rich and tactile surfaces and activities that stimulate the imagination
• Equipment that provides diverse play opportunities for all, including tunnels, waist-level play areas, and other barrier-free options

Barrier Free Playground Links

• Northwest Parks Foundation - Online Donation Option
• Barrier Free Playground Brochure (PDF)
• Barrier Free Playground Donation Form (PDF)

Partners to date:

• Rotary Club of Auburn
• Soroptimist Club of Auburn
• Auburn Noon Lions Club
• Auburn Police Officers Association
• Auburn Police Guild

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