Augsburg Adventure Park
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
All ages, including children with disabilities
About
Augsburg Adventure Park at Augsburg Park in Richfield is one of the Twin Cities' standout inclusive playgrounds — a facility specifically designed so that children with physical disabilities can play on the same equipment as their peers, rather than having a separate accessibility-only section adjacent to the 'real' playground. That design philosophy makes a fundamental difference in the experience for families with disabled children: rather than watching from the side while siblings play, every child in the group participates on equal terms.
The playground equipment at an inclusive facility is inherently more creative and diverse than standard playground design. ADA-compliant access routes, ground-level play features, sensory elements, and equipment that can be used by children with a wide range of mobility levels produces a play environment that neurotypical kids also find more engaging than the standard structure-with-slides configuration.
Located in Richfield at 7000 Nicollet Ave, Augsburg Adventure Park is accessible from Minneapolis, Bloomington, and the south suburbs without significant driving. The surrounding Augsburg Park has green space that extends the visit into a picnic or general outdoor play time beyond the playground structure itself.
At 4. 8 stars, the playground has earned exceptional reviews from the families who have most needed a quality inclusive option. For families with children who have physical disabilities, learning differences, or sensory needs, finding a playground where everyone plays together without accommodation compromises is genuinely meaningful.
For the broader community, Augsburg Adventure Park is simply a very good playground that happens to welcome everyone.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings in spring and summer; fall is also beautiful. Avoid peak summer weekend afternoons.
Wait Times
No wait
Nearby Food
Richfield's Nicollet Ave corridor has several family-friendly restaurant options within a short drive.
Why Kids Love It
Augsburg Adventure Park is specifically designed as an inclusive playground — meaning it's built so children with physical disabilities can play alongside their peers on the same equipment. For families with children who have mobility challenges, this is not a compromise option but a genuinely high-quality playground that happens to be accessible. For kids without disabilities, the inclusive design actually makes the equipment more interesting and creative than standard playground structures.
Pro Tips from Parents
- One of the best inclusive playgrounds in the Twin Cities — specifically designed for children with physical disabilities to play alongside peers
- Richfield location makes it easily accessible from Minneapolis, Bloomington, and the south suburbs
- The inclusive design is also excellent for neurotypical children — the equipment is more imaginative than standard playgrounds
- Fully accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices throughout
- Bring a picnic to enjoy in the surrounding Augsburg Park
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Picnic lunch
- Blanket for the park green space
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 — free inclusive public playground
Tips to Save
- Completely free.
- Pack a picnic — Augsburg Park has green space for a post-playground lunch.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 5AM-11PM
- Monday
- 5AM-11PM
- Sunday
- 5AM-11PM
- Tuesday
- 5AM-11PM
- Saturday
- 5AM-11PM
- Thursday
- 5AM-11PM
- Wednesday
- 5AM-11PM

