INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

2026-11-03

Playground Design Requirements • Convey a sense of excitement and fun for patrons . • Incorporate inclusive design principles and equipment to accommodate children with physical , sensory , and cognitive differences . • Include only commercial grade equipment • Meet American Disability Act accessibility standards for public playgrounds as outlined in the ASTM 1951 standard . In addition , since this is a public playground in New Hampshire , the playground shall also conform to RSA 155 : 83 Public Playground Accessibility . – Any public playground constructed on or after January 1 , 2024 shall , in addition to meeting general safety standards and Americans With Disabilities Act standards , include accessible pathways made from resilient solid surface material that is not a loose fill or aggregate , beginning at the entrance of the playground , continuing to each piece of playground equipment , and extending to the playground exit . • Equipment shall be built and installed in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials 1487 standard . • Play equipment manufacturer shall be a member of IPEMA , the International Play Equipment Manufacturer ’ s Association . IPEMA validates that the play equipment manufacturer validates that their play equipment meets relevant standards . • Specific desired play components include the following types of inclusive equipment : zip line , wheelchair accessible carousel , wheelchair accessible non transfer swing / glider , • Integrate the new playground visually and functionally with the existing playground area . • Include poured - in - place rubber surfacing with seamless transitions from new playground to existing playground . • Provide all necessary ramps , transfer platforms , and accessible swings for wide accessibility . • Include a variety of play components that can provide children will all abilities a fun , exciting experience for both ages 2 - 5 and 5 - 12 .

New Hampshire

2026-04-28