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SueM in MN · 05-15-2009, 04:12 PM

I just read about a new play park that is scheduled to open this fall, specially designed to be accessible and fun for children with special needs and their families. It is planned to include:

18 ADA compliant restrooms, one with a shower and clean up area. Several of the restrooms are family restrooms with diaper changing facilities
2 First Aid stations with feeding area
3 accessible playscapes
accessible train ride
accessible go cart
accessible water play area
a lake with an accessible fishing area
security fencing around the lake and a security fence around the entire park
controlled park entry and exit
locator wristbands and touch screen display monitors to help parents and caregivers keep track of their children

Here's a link to their website with more information and a brochure you can download.

And the best part (if all this was not good enough), is that it is being built by a charitable trust and entry will be free of charge!

mechurchlady · 05-16-2009, 04:35 AM

Did you see the swing for people in wheelchairs. Fall is late for San Antonio and they tend to shut down amusement parks after Labour Day except for weekends and holidays. Wow a free park is amazing. I cannot get over the swing for wheelchairs.

I love that they are secured and track guests. I love the idea of the picnics and they have lockers for storing stuff. They are addressing SID/SPD as well as vision, auditory, and physical limitations. I cannot wait to see this when it opens.

Another great thing is that it is built on a former quarry which is great land use. Maybe someone can check this out and add it to the database.

Great Find Sue.

codimouse · 10-22-2012, 11:39 PM

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05-15-2009, 04:12 PM	#1
SueM in MN It's like combining the teacups with a roller coaster Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Twin Cities area,Minnesota,USA Posts: 28,585	A new park near San Antonio, Texas I just read about a new play park that is scheduled to open this fall, specially designed to be accessible and fun for children with special needs and their families. It is planned to include: 18 ADA compliant restrooms, one with a shower and clean up area. Several of the restrooms are family restrooms with diaper changing facilities 2 First Aid stations with feeding area 3 accessible playscapes accessible train ride accessible go cart accessible water play area a lake with an accessible fishing area security fencing around the lake and a security fence around the entire park controlled park entry and exit locator wristbands and touch screen display monitors to help parents and caregivers keep track of their children Here's a link to their website with more information and a brochure you can download. And the best part (if all this was not good enough), is that it is being built by a charitable trust and entry will be free of charge! __________________ SueM in MN Moderator of disABILITIES Link to disABILITIES FAQs thread Spaceship Earth: We are all passengers together. Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans......John Lennon Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud. Dr. Maya Angelou trip report link in Memory of eternaldisneyfan, who lived these words: Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses. Alphonse Karr

10-22-2012, 11:39 PM	#3
codimouse Over 45 Trips to Disney from San Antonio, Tx! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 632	We love Morgans Wonderland! Sandi; sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ Sandi

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05-16-2009, 04:35 AM	#2
mechurchlady DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwalk, CA in an old house Posts: 4,288	Did you see the swing for people in wheelchairs. Fall is late for San Antonio and they tend to shut down amusement parks after Labour Day except for weekends and holidays. Wow a free park is amazing. I cannot get over the swing for wheelchairs. I love that they are secured and track guests. I love the idea of the picnics and they have lockers for storing stuff. They are addressing SID/SPD as well as vision, auditory, and physical limitations. I cannot wait to see this when it opens. Another great thing is that it is built on a former quarry which is great land use. Maybe someone can check this out and add it to the database. Great Find Sue.