Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Aidan's Place Reimagined is an accessible and inclusive playground located in Los Angeles, California right next to the Westwood Recreation Center. The whole site is about 26 acres. It has the Aidan's Place Reimagined playground, the recreation center, a soccer field, a baseball field, tennis courts, basketball courts, barbecue pits, an exercise area, and picnic tables.
Aidan's Place is named after a boy named who used a wheelchair because of a health condition. Aidan's parents wanted to create a playground in Los Angeles where all children and families of different abilities can come together and play. The original Aidan's Place opened in 2002 and was the second fully accessible playground in the United States. The playground was rebuilt with a new design in 2022. It is now called Aidan's Place Reimagined. This playground is supported by Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration and Landscape Structures.
Entrance to Aidan's Place
Entrance to Aidan's Place
Plaque honoring Aidan Gaffney and his family
Plaque honoring Aidan Gaffney and his family
Aidan's Place Playground layout
Aidan's Place Playground layout
Obtained from the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks - Report of the General Manager
Play area designated for 2-5 year olds
Play area designated for 2-5 year olds
Obtained from the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks - Report of the General Manager
Play area designated for 5-12 year olds
Play area designated for 5-12 year olds
Obtained from the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks - Report of the General Manager
Aidan's Place Reimagined has different play options for children of different ages and abilities. There are spaces for children and families to play together and also calm spaces if children become overwhelmed. The playground includes different features like sounds, textures, visuals, movement, and body awareness. There is also a lot of shade from trees and panels.
Ramp to access the elevated play structure in the 5-12 year old play area
Small embankment roller slide that is part of the 2-5 year old play year surrounded by pour in place rubber surfacing
Inclusive merry-go-round that is accessible to wheelchair users
Inclusive see-saw with reclined high back seats that accommodates 4 users
Mobility aid accessible ground level interactive play element with sensory panels
Mobility aid accessible ground level interactive play element. Includes 2 small tunnels that can be used when overstimulated
Small table and benches under the 5-12 year old play structure for table top play
Mobility aid accessible tunnel providing visual input
Nature-based play provided by a small sandpit and an elevated sand play table that is accessible from flat, solid ground
Sensory panel for auditory and tactile input
Mobility aid accessible glider that includes a ramp for access
ADA Checklist - Aidan's Place.pdfA copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Checklist for Aidan's Place Reimagined is listed above. Based on this information Aidan's Place Reimagined is ADA compliant.
TikTok video from @santamonicakids about Aidan's Place Reimagined
Youtube video from LA THIS WEEK: "Aidan's Place Inclusive Playground Grand Opening 2022"
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