Coney Island Rotary Inclusive Playground

About

Inclusive playground on Coney Island (Kenora Rotary Club Playground), designed for children of all abilities including neurodivergent kids. Opened summer 2026. Features include: 1) A green rubber tile surface for accessibility and durability. 2) A revitalized walkway from the boardwalk to the playground, enabling easy access for mobility devices and eliminating the need to navigate through grass or sand. 3) Calm zones with sensory-driven play elements, a shaded area, quiet play, and a kid-friendly picnic tabletop. 4) Three stainless steel slides, including a 6-foot Gang Slide that is wide for caregiver assistance and a 12-foot Steel Triple Rail Wave slide to support parallel play. Stainless steel was chosen to withstand rough play and extreme weather conditions, and to help prevent damage to cochlear implants worn by hearing-impaired children. 5) Two wheelchair-accessible ramps with rails. 6) An inclusive swing set with multiple seating options, including a disc seat for versatile positioning, traditional belt and toddler seats, and a duet parent/child swing seat for shared play. 7) Accessible stairs and shorter deck step rises to promote easier ascent for children with limited mobility. 8) Active play features to satisfy high-energy and sensory-seeking needs, such as vine climbs, rope bridges, stepping pods, and monkey bars. The design goes beyond Canada’s Accessible Play Guideline minimums (13 accessible elevated components and 10 accessible ground-level components). Summer access to Coney Island is by boat or seasonal shuttle — call the City of Kenora to confirm shuttle times.

Contact

• Address
  Coney Island, Kenora, ON
• Hours
  Dawn to dusk in season · Island access by boat or shuttle
• Website
  www.kenora.ca/news-and-notices/posts/building-an-inclusive-playground-for-all-on-coney-island/