Missoula kids, along with their parents, supporters and friends, are working with Missoula Parks and Recreation to create a vision for a very special all-abilities playground at McCormick Park. A play place for everyone, which invites many styles of play: physical, sensory, social, imaginative, creative and exploratory. A place accessible to parents and family members of all abilities. A place where every kid will find amazing things to discover and do.
Bonner Park All-Children’s Playground, built in 1989 by volunteers, remains an active play space for kids with mobility impairments. With the technology and research of the past 20 years, we know more about the full range of abilities and about playground design and function. The new All-Abilities Playground will be inclusive and address a broad range of needs while providing integrative play for all children. McCormick Park was chosen as the home of the All-Abilities playground because of its central location, its’ already accessible restrooms and other features, and its’ proximity to Currents Aquatics Center and the Riverfront Trail System.
The Playground Project is in the early stages. Your participation will help to form this vision, so that a budget can be developed and funds raised to create this special place.
What is our community’s vision for a place where we can all play together?
Take this survey and help us define what it means to celebrate all styles of play!
Why We Need An All-Abilities Playground:
- Play is critical for healthy physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- More than 15% of school-age kids have a developmental disability or challenge.
- Missoulians need a fun-for-all play place where all styles of play are celebrated.
- Meeting new friends and playing together makes us all feel great!
