The playground equipment at Carter Park will be closed beginning Monday, May 16. An inclusive playground, for children of all abilities is being built by Wood County Plays in location.
Wood County Plays is a non-profit organization that designs, raises funds, and builds fully inclusive play spaces that allow children of all abilities to play side by side.
Inclusive playgrounds are safe spaces for all children regardless of size, mobility, or ability. They remove barriers of exclusion caused by traditional playgrounds and provide sensory-rich experiences.
Wood County Plays works to create playgrounds where children improve their physical, cognitive, and social skills side-by-side with their peers of all ability levels.
Inclusive playgrounds that are built by Wood County Plays are often the first in their communities. They allow those with special needs and their families a place to play and grow along with their typically developing family and friends. All of the playgrounds address not just physical accessibility concerns but also provide safe play space for children with sensory, emotional, or cognitive disorders.
Wood County Plays inclusive playgrounds are wheelchair and walker accessible through extensive ramping, rubber surfacing, and specialized play equipment. Fencing also surrounds the playgrounds for children with sensory disorders who may run away. The poured rubber surfacing is coded for children with visual impairments to highlight danger areas.
