Largest all-inclusive playground for kids of all abilities, ages opens in Southern Indiana

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The possibilities are endless at a new all-inclusive park in Southern Indiana.

Possibility Playground in Corydon, Indiana is the largest all-inclusive playground in the country with slides, swings and climbing areas.

"I love it all. It's amazing, all of it," 15-year-old Braeley England said.

The idea behind the park, which has been years in the making, is to give all children, regardless of their disabilities and mobility, the chance to play, exercise and just be a kid.

"To have this near our home is life changing," Joshua Bowen, parent to his 16-year-old son, Max. "For the first time, Max was able to go down a slide. There was pure joy and excitement on his face."

"As a parent, it just really hits you right there in the heart," Bowen said. "Just to see him around other kids is one thing. Seeing him be able to accomplish things he's never been able to accomplish in his 16 years, it just touches us."

The new all-inclusive playground is located at the Hayswood Nature Reserve at 755 Highway 135 NW at Corydon. The new park replaces the older, smaller playground from the 1980s. 

"This is the largest playground in Indiana, and the largest inclusive playground in the United States," Larry Shickles, the Superintendent of Parks in Harrison County, said.

Harrison County government funds, American Rescue Plan money and a grant from the Harrison County Community Foundation helped make this playground a reality.

"There's places I can go in my wheelchair or out, and it's unbelievable how amazing this playground is," England said.

With so much to do here, this playground will continue to put smiles on people's faces. It officially opens to the public on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.

"Everybody deserves to be included when it comes to play or doing a family activity together," Bowen said.

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