Imagine a space where children of all abilities can safely play. An organization called Magical Bridge Foundation has built inclusive playgrounds in Northern California for children of all abilities. Founded in Palo Alto, Magical Bridge currently has five playgrounds in the Bay Area that are open to the public.
These inclusive playgrounds are located across the San Francisco Bay Area, with 11 more in development worldwide.
Playground locations include Palo Alto, Redwood City, Morgan Hill, Sunnyvale, as well as the CuriOdyssey Museum in San Mateo, and Addison Elementary in Palo Alto.
Since its inception, Magical Bridge Foundation has been on a mission to improve the physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being of all community members.
The foundation is dedicated to designing and building inclusive playgrounds that cater to everyone, regardless of age or ability.
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One of the key features that sets Magical Bridge Playgrounds apart is their thoughtful design. Swings are made inclusive at Magical Bridge Playgrounds with bucket swings that accommodate all sizes.
The wheelchair-accessible slides at these playgrounds are equipped with Magical Bridge-patented Sit and Slide Landings, which provide extended resting benches for those needing a mobility device or a helping hand from a friend.
These spaces are intentionally divided into distinct zones, each catering to a specific type of movement or play style.
Whether it's spinning, swinging, sliding, or unleashing the power of imagination through music or tot-sized equipment, Magical Bridge Playgrounds have something for all abilities.
Zone markers, often accompanied by Braille and raised tactile maps, ensure that these zones are easily navigable for those with various sensory needs.
By removing barriers to play, Magical Bridge Foundation has created a world where everyone can play together.
The playground in Sunnyvale’s Fair Oaks Park is free and open to the public from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The playground in Redwood City’s Red Morton Park is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to sunset, seven days a week. And the playgrounds in Palo Alto’s Mitchell Park and Morgan Hill’s Community Park are free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.There is also a playground exhibit at Curiodyssey Museum in San Mateo, which is open during normal museum hours, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
With seven more Magical Bridge playgrounds under construction worldwide, it’s evident that this movement is spreading far beyond Northern California. We love to see this kind playground design taking off! So, plan your trip to this inclusive playground. Have you visited a Magical Bridge playground?
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