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SplashPadHub adds wheelchair accessibility ratings to nationwide directory
May 10, 2026 — SplashPadHub
SplashPadHub today launched a structured wheelchair accessibility rating across its nationwide splash pad directory, giving families with mobility needs a consistent way to identify pads with roll-on surfaces, accessible parking, accessible restrooms, and adaptive water features. The rating is available on every state, city, and individual pad page, and is exposed in the public dataset under the same CC BY 4.0 license.
Each pad is evaluated against a multi-factor rubric drawn from Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance, parks-and-recreation accessibility best practices, and parent-reported field observations. The rubric covers approach (parking, sidewalks, ramps), surface (smooth, roll-on, no curbs at the activation zone), restrooms (ADA-compliant, accessible changing tables), and features (low-flow ground sprays, accessible interactive elements, adaptive seating).
The launch makes SplashPadHub one of the only national family-amenity directories with a structured accessibility surface across all 50 states. The rating is designed to be useful both for families planning a trip and for parks departments benchmarking their own coverage against peers.
SplashPadHub plans to expand the accessibility surface area in subsequent releases to include sensory-friendly hours, audio-description availability for activation panels, and parent-submitted accessibility notes. Parks departments and accessibility advocates are invited to submit corrections, additions, and field observations via the SplashPadHub submission form.
The accessibility rating is live now at https://splashpadhub.com/best/accessible and across every pad detail page in the directory.
About SplashPadHub
SplashPadHub is the largest verified national directory of splash pads and spray parks in the United States, covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The independent editorial team publishes hours, fees, accessibility features, water-system type, and parent-reported notes for every verified location, alongside long-form research and an open dataset licensed CC BY 4.0. SplashPadHub does not accept paid placement, manufacturer money, or parks-department sponsorships. Learn more at https://splashpadhub.com.
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