Grand Island Parks and Recreation - Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park
Grand Island Parks and Recreation
Grand Island, Nebraska - Hall County
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Jun 3, 2026
Grand Island
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Provider overview
Grand Island Parks and Recreation's Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park is a fully accessible, sensory-rich play space designed for children and visitors of all abilities.
Grand Island Parks and Recreation maintains the city's parks and facilities, including the Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park.
Quick facts
- Registration
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- Contact page
- https://www.giparks.com/
- Phone
- 308-389-0290
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- Ages
- Children and visitors of all ages and abilities
- Season
- Open seasonally; the inclusive playground opened in 2024
- Cost
- Public park playground; confirm hours and any seasonal details with Grand Island Parks and Recreation.
Location contacts
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Park hours and seasonal access vary. Families should confirm current hours and accessibility details with Grand Island Parks and Recreation.
Programs and offerings
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Pirnie Inclusive Playground sensory-rich accessible play
Fully accessible inclusive playground with sensory-rich tactile, auditory, visual, quiet, and physical play for all ages and abilities.
- Ages
- Children and visitors of all ages and abilities
- Season
- Open seasonally; the inclusive playground opened in 2024
- Schedule
- Visit during park hours; contact Grand Island Parks and Recreation for accessibility features, hours, and seasonal information at Ryder Park.
- Cost
- Public park playground; confirm hours and any seasonal details with Grand Island Parks and Recreation.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Grand Island Parks and Recreation operates the Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park, a fully accessible, multigenerational play space designed to minimize physical and social barriers and to provide sensory-rich play through tactile, auditory, visual, quiet, and physical activities for all ages and abilities.
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- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Pirnie Inclusive Playground sensory-rich accessible play
Grand Island Parks and Recreation operates the Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park, a fully accessible, multigenerational play space designed to minimize physical and social barriers and to provide sensory-rich play through tactile, auditory, visual, quiet, and physical activities for all ages and abilities.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names an inclusive, fully accessible playground designed to minimize physical and social barriers, with sensory-rich tactile, auditory, visual, quiet, and physical play for all ages and abilities.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about accessible surfacing, sensory play elements, quiet spaces, parking and restroom access, and the best times for a calmer visit.
What we checked
What we found: Grand Island Parks and Recreation operates the Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park, a fully accessible, multigenerational play space designed to minimize physical and social barriers and to provide sensory-rich play through tactile, auditory, visual, quiet, and physical activities for all ages and abilities.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Government sourceRyder Park - Grand Island Parks and Recreation
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Grand Island Parks and Recreation - Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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