When you’re looking for a playground that is a cut above the rest, check out Possibility Playground in charming Port Washington, WI.
This gem is one of our 25 must-visit playgrounds around Milwaukee.
This whimsical, universally-accessible play area is located in Upper Lake Park overlooking Lake Michigan.
It was the first of its kind in metro Milwaukee when it was built in 2008, and was even named one of the 10 best playgrounds in the country by USA Today.
The playground is about the size of a football field, and its thoughtful design integrates play experiences for children with and without disabilities.
Children with and without disabilities can play side-by-side on the castle-themed play structure, a climbable pirate ship, and a tot area especially for ages 5 and under.
There’s also a moving walking bridge, a musical area with an alligator shaped drum, specially built monkey bars, colorful art, a choo choo train structure, multiple slides and swings, and a Pirate Ship complete with waves, a rain wheel and a motion platform.
The recycled tire ground cover softens any falls, and the spacious ramps are wide enough for wheelchairs.
The playground is fully fenced-in with only one entrance/exit, making it easier for parents to keep track of their children.
The poured-in-place soft and latex-free surface allows children and their caregivers with mobility challenges to move around the playground easily. The double-wide ramping allows all children to get to all areas of the playground.
Make a day of it by exploring more of what charming downtown Port Washington has to offer.
The marina is just a half mile away, packed with beautiful boats and a lighthouse. The main street located next to the marina offers boutique shops and restaurants to explore. There is another park and playground in Veterans Park nearby.
There are also some great local ice cream shops, a water park, and a Port Exploreum.
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