Inclusive & Accessible Playgrounds in Minot
Find inclusive and accessible playgrounds, splash pads, and adaptive recreation opportunities in Minot designed to help children of all abilities play, learn, and connect.
Inclusive & Accessible Playgrounds
One of Minot’s most accessible playgrounds, this free public play space features wheelchair-accessible equipment and a poured-in-place rubber surface that makes it easier for children and caregivers using mobility devices to navigate the space.
- Surface: Poured-in-place rubber
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms
Accessibility features include:
- Sensory panels, musical features, and interactive play elements
- Adaptive swings and ground-level play areas
- Accessible spinner that accommodates wheelchairs and mobility devices
- Accessible picnic tables
Note: The playground is open year-round, except during the North Dakota State Fair.
This free public playground features inclusive play equipment designed to welcome children of all abilities. Accessible play elements and interactive features encourage children to play together while developing balance, coordination, and confidence.
- Surface: Poured-in-place rubber
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (inside the YMCA)
Accessibility features include:
- Inclusive swing seating
- Sensory panels and interactive play features
- Ground-level play activities
- Balance and motion-based play elements
This playground features ramps, transfer points, and inclusive play equipment that allows more children to access elevated play experiences. While the playground includes accessible features, the engineered wood fiber surface may present challenges for some wheelchairs and mobility devices.
- Surface: Engineered wood fiber
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms
Accessibility features include:
- Ramped play structure
- Ground-level play activities
- Inclusive swings
- Accessible route to the playground from nearby park amenities
The Magic Pathway is an ADA-designed outdoor walkway featuring interactive musical instruments that encourage movement, exploration, and sensory play. Visitors can create music along the pathway using large-scale chimes and other instruments designed for guests of all ages and abilities.
- Surface: Concrete
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (inside the Discovery Center)
Accessibility features include:
- Interactive musical instruments at accessible heights
- Sensory-rich play experiences
- Wheelchair-accessible route
Note: The Magic Pathway is located on the Magic City Discovery Center campus but does NOT require admission to access.
Dream Catchers Field: Located at the Scheels South Hill Softball Complex, Dream Catchers Field features an adaptive playing surface designed for wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices, along with wheelchair-accessible entrances, pathways, parking, restrooms, spectator areas, and paved walking paths throughout the complex.
Accessible Splash Pads
Minot’s splash pads offer a fun way to cool off during the summer, with level surfaces and barrier-free water play areas that are easier to navigate than traditional playground equipment.
Pro Tip: Take the elevator to the overhead walkway for a bird’s-eye view of the fountain and downtown plaza.
- Surface: Concrete
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (Indoor)
