Greeley’s Inclusive Playground Provides Fun for All!

Have you visited an “inclusive playground”? Chances are that the playgrounds near you are “ADA compliant” but there still aren’t many features made for kids of all abilities to enjoy. I love Aven’s Village in Greeley because it is truly inclusive, in other words, designed for ALL. The rubber flooring and ramps allow easy access for wheelchairs, the chair zipline and swings give everyone a turn, and the overall feel of the park is happy and playful.

Aven’s Village at the Island Grove Regional Park joins our list of best themed playgrounds in Colorado. Its “Old West” theme shines through in every direction you turn and it is absolutely worth your time to go see it!

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Aven’s Village Logistics

Address: 1300 D St, Greeley, CO 80631

Bathroom: Yes. Portable option across from playground entrance and bathroom building (currently closed summer 2020).

Shade: No shade on playground except under the play structures. For picnics and breaks, there are a few covered tables next to the playground and a much larger pavilion to the south.

Age Recommendations: All! This is the first inclusive playground in Greeley and it will be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.

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Swings: 2 baby, 2 chairs and 1 disc swing. No traditional swings.

Water Features: The Island Grove Splash Park is open from 12 – 4 PM daily during the summer season. We just happened to notice it as we were leaving the playground (hence the non-swimsuits 😉 ) and realized it was running & empty!

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Inclusive Playground Features

What better way to show the inclusive features of Aven’s Village Playground than with a video?! Watch below and don’t forget to subscribe to the Slides & Sunshine channel for even more fantastic Colorado playgrounds.

Always a favorite feature at any park for our family is the zipline! Aven’s Village has both a rope zipline and an accessible chair zipline.

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Ramps! The rubber flooring and ramps throughout the playground make it easy for wheelchairs and kids of all abilities to join the fun. There are MANY sensory elements, musical features and games incorporated into the play structures as well.

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Check out this musical section of the playground! Giant pipes, xylophone, drums and more will delight your little music makers.

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Looking for more inclusive playgrounds? Check out these parks across Colorado!

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