Dolphin Park
21205 Water St, Carson, CA 90745
21205 Water St, Carson, CA 90745
Dolphin Park spans across 12 acres and includes a universally accessible playground. Located in Carson, CA, Dolphin Park's playground was remodeled and reopened in 2020 to include design elements that are accessible to children of all abilities. The playground equipment was created to challenge and entertain children with special needs, such as those in wheelchairs, blind, or on the autistic spectrum. In addition to the inclusive playground, this park offers an activity room, two Baseball Fields, one Basketball Court, one Multi-Purpose Room, and four Picnic Grass areas. Dolphin Park is accessible and ADA-compliant. In 2021, Dolphin Park's playground was awarded the "Excellence in Design: Park Planning Award" by the California Park and Recreation Society!
Merry-go-round that provides vestibular input is built into the ground for accessibility
Part of the playground structure features a fun fish bridge!
The playground was designed for children ages 2+ of all abilities.
Rocking "boat" with accessible ramp and benches
Lighthouse for kids to crawl underneath and play
Music area! This park has 4 outdoor musical instruments for anyone to create music. Great for auditory and tactile input.
The Braille Alphabet chart located on playground structure
Climbing area
Accessible ramp that leads to main playground structure
A copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Checklist for Dolphin Park is listed above. Based on this information Dolphin Park is ADA compliant.
Dolphin Park being recognized and awarded by the California Park and Recreation Society for its "All Abilities" playground.
YouTube video of Dolphin Park's "Grand Opening" in 2020.
For more information on Dolphin Park in Carson, CA visit this link: https://ci.carson.ca.us/communityservices/Parks_Dolphin.aspx