Accessibility in design 

Organizations must include accessibility in the design of any new or redeveloped play space. Accessibility features must be Incorporated Into the design of outdoor play spaces for children and caregivers with various disabilities. 

Accessibility features can include (but are not limited to):

• Sensory features, which are features that stimulate any of the senses, such as sensory gardens (sight, smell and sound) or sandboxes (touch)
• Active play components, which are activities that include moderato to vigorous bursts of high energy that raise the heart rate, such as climbing or hop-scotch 

Organizations must also make sure that outdoor play spaces have firm and stable ground surfaces to allow mobile devices to move easily, Mille balancing the need for safety and the prevention of injuries 

Surfaces that reduce the force of an impact or absorb the shod< of a fall (*impact attenuating) should be located within the play space such as at the foot of slides and other play equipment. They do not need to be installed in the areas outside of the play space, such as the paths leading to or from the play space area. For example, if there is a sidewalk leading to the play space, it does not need to be replaced with a shock-absorbing surface.

Outdoor play spaces must be designed so there is enough dear space to allow all children and caregivers to move freely through, in and around the area.