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Graham Regional Park – playUNITED Inclusive Playground

Address: 1575 North Jim Minor Road, Haw River, NC 27258

The newest playground to Graham’s parks system provides a play space for children of all ages and abilities. A place where all can play together…grown-ups too!

The Graham Recreation and Parks Department opened the newest addition to Graham Regional Park, the playUNITED Inclusive Playground, in September 2020. The playground was funded in part by a $500,000 Connect NC bond grant. It was designed with the assistance of teachers from the Department of Exceptional Children of Alamance-Burlington School System, intended to provide a play environment that addresses the physical and social needs of all ages and abilities. It’s a space in which families can actively engage and play. The playground features a poured in place rubberized surface; zero entry*, double wide decking to access two large play units featuring multiple slides, play panels, climbing opportunities and a rocking feature; a double zip line featuring a Zero-G seat**; several swings featuring expression swings and Zero-G seats; a merry-go-all; two colorful “shadow play” elements; semi-confined, safe areas that allow children to choose when or if they will fully engage in the play environment; shade structures; multiple benches and the entire playground is secured by fencing. The Inclusive Playground qualifies as a National Demonstration Site for PlayCore. It is the belief of the Graham Recreation and Parks Department that this playground will be life changing for the residents of Graham and the surrounding area.

The Graham Recreation & Parks Department was a NCRPA Promotes Healthy Play & Recreation Statewide Initiative Awardee. As a National Demonstration Site (NDS) for an Inclusive Playground, look for the sign by the playground (coming soon!) and scan the QR Code on site to tell us how you used the space through the NDS User Reflection Survey. You can be part of a national initiative on the community value of play & recreation!

*Zero Entry is a universal design that provides easy access for all users.
**Zero G Seat is a swing that promotes inclusivity and assists children who require additional support.

Graham Regional Park – Youth Challenge Course

Address: 1575 North Jim Minor Road, Haw River, NC 27258

The Youth Challenge Course is an outdoor obstacle course and fitness destination that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to socialize with their family and friends while getting more fit. Designed to engage children and families–together–the obstacle course is a great way to encourage multi-generational fitness and recreation.

In this area of the park, you will also discover a zipline, a paved accessible mixed-use trail (.3 mile), swing-set, slides, climbing boulders, a landscaped water feature, workout equipment, bike rack, and plenty of open green space for all types of recreational activities.

Bill Cooke Park

Address: 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253

The playground at Bill Cooke Park features areas for children ages 5-12 and 2-5, with swings, a covered seating area, and swinging benches. The playground is located by Field #3 and the open-air Shelter #1.

South Graham Park

Address: 1609 Rogers Road, Graham, NC 27253

The playground at South Graham Park features areas for children ages 5-12 and 2-5. There are swings, a covered seating area, and swinging benches. The playground is located by open-air Shelter A.

Neighborhood Park Playgrounds

Harman Park

Address: 708 Ben Court, Graham, NC 27253

Harman Street Park features green space and a playground area suitable for children ages 5 to 12.

Marshall Street Park

Address: 519 North Marshall Street, Graham, NC 27253

Marshall Street Park features green space and a small playground suitable for children ages 5 to 12.

Greenway Park

Address: 815 Brookgreen Terrace, Graham, NC 27253

Greenway Park features green space and separate playground areas suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.

Oakley Street Park

Address: 409 Oakley Street, Graham, NC 27253

Oakley Street Park features green space, a playing field (150′ x 90′), a short walking track (.16 mile) with lighting, exercise equipment, and a playground for ages 5 to 12.

Center Playgrounds

Graham Recreation Center – Play On! Playground

Address: 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253

The Graham Recreation Center features a large lighted playground area suitable for children ages 5 to 12 with a Gaga Ball pit.

The Graham Recreation and Parks Department was a NCRPA Promotes Healthy Play & Recreation Statewide Initiative Awardee. The Play On! Playground is a National Demonstration Site (NDS) which allows users to scan a QR code on the NDS sign to tell us how you used the space through the NDS User Reflection Survey. This will allow you can be part of a national initiative on the community value of play & recreation!

Graham Civic Center

Address: 503 McGee Street, Graham, NC 27253

The park surrounding the Graham Civic Center features playground equipment for children ages 5-12 and 2-5. There are swings, green space, a sand volleyball court, and a picnic shelter (first come, first served).