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 assistance
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

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

South 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
This 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