Parks

Inclusive Play in Richmond

Inclusive Parks and Play in Richmond
Park spaces that offer play for all abilities are key in creating an inclusive and welcoming community. There are a number of inclusive play environments in Richmond that contain a range of features from outdoor musical instruments to wheelchair accessible platforms. Below is a list of inclusive play spaces in Richmond that offer fun for all ages and abilities.

* Denotes may require assistanceInclusive Play - Middle Arm Greenway grasses
Grauer Neighbourhood School Park
Address: 4440 Blundell Road
Playground location: Adjacent to RM Grauer Elementary School, on the west side, within the school park
Getting there: 
Driving: Barrier free parking is available nearby
Transit: Bus #401 and #406

Inclusive play features:
  • Flush playground entry
  • Music play
  • Interactive panels
  • Spinners
  • Transfer platform
Hugh Boyd Community Park
Park address: 9200 No. 1 Road
Playground location: Adjacent to the outdoor tennis courts in the centre of the park
Getting there:
Driving: Barrier free parking is available nearby
Transit: Bus #401 and #406

Inclusive play features:
  • Continuous flush poured-in-place rubberized surfacing
  • ADA ramp to a raised platform with interactive panels
  • Playhouses
  • Seesaw with hand grips*
  • Spinner bowl*
  • Saucer swing*
  • Barrier free pathway to the top of a hill with a large sand play area complete with sand tables and a large shade structure
King George/Cambie Community Park
Address: 4100 No. 5 Road
Playground location: On the north side of Kathleen McNeely Elementary School (Note: There is also a playground beside the waterplay area that includes wheelchair entry ramps, interactive panels and other inclusive features)
Waterplay location: On the south side of the parking lot off of Cambie Road
Getting there:
Driving: Barrier free parking is available near the playground / waterplay area
Transit: Bus #405 and #410

Playground inclusive features:
  • Poured-in-place rubber surfacing
  • ADA ramps to raised platforms
  • Roller slide and slide transfer
  • Interactive nature discovery table
  • ADA bridge with guardrails
  • Music play including bongos
  • Interactive panels
Waterplay inclusive features:
  • Continuous and flush poured-in-place rubber surfacing
  • Button activated water spray play elements
Inclusive Play - King George Park Waterplay
Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway
This 1.9 km linear park overlooks the Middle Arm of the Fraser River and is connected with a meandering greenway that offers universal access for multiple modes of active transportation and spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains. There are three sensory-focused play spaces that range in size from 40 to 225 square meters dispersed along 400 meters of the greenway offering a variety of playful experiences.
Address: 7411 River Road
Playground location: Between Gilbert Road and Cambie Road, along the riverfront and near the John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse
Getting there:
Driving: On street parking is available nearby
Transit: Bus #401, #403 and #414 (Note: The closest bus stop is an approximate 12 to 16 minutes walk from the playground)

Inclusive play features:

  • Poured-in-place rubber surfacing
  • ADA access ramp 
  • ADA transfer station
  • Tug boat with 2 slides, observation deck, interactive sounds and a bell to ring
  • Sound amplifying discs
  • Winding colourful pathways through ornamental grasses
Inclusive Play - Middle Arm GreenwaySouth Arm Community Park
Address: 9020 Garden City Road
Playground location: Adjacent to the outdoor tennis courts in the centre of the park
Getting there:
Driving: Barrier free parking is available nearby
Transit: Bus #408 and #413

Inclusive play features:
  • ADA ramps to raised platforms with interactive panels
  • Tunnel through a mound
  • Accessible pathway to the top of a mound with a bridge
  • Seesaw with back support*
Steveston Community Park
Address: 4011 Moncton Street
Playground location: the southwest corner of the park, east of the Tram building
Getting there:
Driving: Barrier free parking is available nearby.
Transit: Bus #401, #402 and #413

Playground inclusive features:
  • Accessible boardwalks connecting a village of playhouses
  • Diggers
  • Trawler with accessible ramps leading to raised platforms with a captain’s wheel
  • Ring spinner*
  • Seesaw with back support*
  • Train with seating and tables*
Waterplay inclusive features:
  • Continuous and flush, paved surface
  • Button activated water spray play elements
Terra Nova Rural Park and Adventure Play Environment
Inclusive Play - Terra NovaThis unique and immersive playground is situated among trees and former farm fields adjacent to the Fraser River with a wide range of wildlife nearby. The park setting and playground include a network of continuous, level, gravel-surfaced trails, bridges and boardwalks.
Address: 2340 River Road
Playground location: The northwest corner of the park, west of the slough and south of River Road
Getting there:
Driving: Barrier free parking is available nearby.
Transit: Bus #401 (Note: The closest bus stop is an approximate 23 minute walk to the closest bus stop)

Inclusive play features:
  • Entry ramps
  • Spinner bowls*
  • Saucer swing*
  • Water play pump (coming soon)
  • Raised sand table