Murphy-Oakley Inclusive Playground
City of Asheville Parks and Recreation
Asheville, North Carolina - Buncombe County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Asheville
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803
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Quick answer
Murphy-Oakley Inclusive Playground has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Murphy-Oakley Community Center has Asheville's reopened all-abilities playground with inclusive design goals tied to mobility, sensory, cognitive, communication, and social play.
City of Asheville Parks and Recreation manages public parks, community centers, recreation programs, greenways, and therapeutic recreation resources in Asheville.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/murphy-oakley-inclusive-playground-bond-investment/
- Phone
- 828-232-4529
- Ages
- Children, families, caregivers, and community members of all abilities
- Season
- Standing public playground; reopened June 25, 2024 according to the official project page
- Cost
- No playground fee is listed on the official project page; families should confirm current park and facility rules.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The City of Asheville location page lists Murphy-Oakley Community Center at 749 Fairview Road, and the project page says the playground reopened in June 2024.
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Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
All-abilities inclusive playground
Public all-abilities playground at Murphy-Oakley Community Center, designed around inclusive physical, sensory, cognitive, communication, and social play.
- Ages
- Children, families, caregivers, and community members of all abilities
- Season
- Standing public playground; reopened June 25, 2024 according to the official project page
- Schedule
- The official project page documents the reopened playground; families should confirm current community-center hours, park access, weather closures, and any maintenance notices before visiting.
- Cost
- No playground fee is listed on the official project page; families should confirm current park and facility rules.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official City of Asheville project page says the Murphy-Oakley playground was replaced and reopened on June 25, 2024, describes it as an inclusively designed environment for people of all abilities, and says the playground intentionally supports physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communication development.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 2 public contacts found
Program details we found
All-abilities inclusive playground
The official City of Asheville project page says the Murphy-Oakley playground was replaced and reopened on June 25, 2024, describes it as an inclusively designed environment for people of all abilities, and says the playground intentionally supports physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communication development.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source describes the playground as inclusively designed for people of all abilities and intentionally connected to physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communication development.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm current playground condition, accessible parking, route from parking to the playground, restroom access, shade, fencing, sensory or quiet-reset features, and whether all equipment is open on the planned visit day.
What we checked
What we found: The official City of Asheville project page says the Murphy-Oakley playground was replaced and reopened on June 25, 2024, describes it as an inclusively designed environment for people of all abilities, and says the playground intentionally supports physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communication development.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceMurphy-Oakley Inclusive Playground - Bond Investment
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Government sourceAccessibility - The City of Asheville
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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
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- 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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Common questions
Is Murphy-Oakley Inclusive Playground reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with City of Asheville Parks and Recreation?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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