LEARN + PLAY
Inclusive + Sensory-Friendly Places
around Grand Rapids From parks to museums to play places to libraries, Grand Rapids is inclusive of differently-abled families. Because every child deserves the space to learn through play and exploration, we are happy to highlight some of the handicap accessible and sensory-friendly places here in West Michigan.
Bounce Around Frog Hollow Park 2050 Metro Court, Wyoming
As a Boundless ™ Playground, Frog Hollow features a rubber playground surface and barrier-free play stations allowing this space to be highly inclusive and wheelchair accessible. Find adaptive swing seats, grassy areas for play, a picnic table area and accessible bathrooms.
Wander Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids
With 158 acres of beautiful scenery, one can enjoy nature and art in this extraordinary environment. While there are several areas and exhibits for quiet reflection and enjoyment, in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, kids are encouraged to dive in and explore nature through the use of their senses. The entire campus is barrier-free including the tram tours.
Drop Into an Open Studio at Artists Creating Together 140 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 4101, Grand Rapids
Artists Creating Together welcomes students with disabilities and their friends for a wide variety of art experiences. For ages 16 +, one can create paintings, drawings, collages, recycled art, weavings, jewelry and sculptures.
Soak up the Sun at North Beach Park 18775 North Shore Dr, Ferrysburg
This cool beach offers a barrier-free beach walkway and dune overlook deck. Other barrier-free amenities include restrooms, playground, and picnic shelter. There is also an accessible beach wheelchair that navigates through sand and floats in water that is available free for public use.
Play Baseball With The West Michigan Miracle League 3300 10 Mile Road, Rockford
The West Michigan Miracle League (WMML) gives kids with mental and physical disabilities an opportunity to play baseball. With spring and fall sessions, children ages 5-18 can register to participate on the completely accessible baseball field at the Art Van Sports Complex. GRKIDS.COM
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