Address

11 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743

Phone Number

(631) 351 - 3089

Date Visited

10-07-24

Website

Link to Website

Heckscher Park Playground (Huntington)

Description

The Hecksher Park Playground is located within Heckscher Park, at 11 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY.
There are accessible spaces on the streets surrounding the park.
There are also two accessible spaces in the small parking lot next to the Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave.)
The equipment in the park is accessible to all.
There are benches surrounding the park.
Accessible restrooms are located in a free-standing building very close to the playground.
There are no food services at the park.

Checklist

  • Attraction Type:  park, kid-friendly
  • Number of accessible spaces:  * depends on where you park
  • Location of accessible spaces:  there are accessible spaces on the streets surrounding the park, 2 spots at Heckscher Museum lot
  • Surface of lot:  paved
  • Distance to venue:  depends on where you park
  • Transportation to venue offered:  na
  • Terrain:  even
  • Places to rest:  benches surround the playground
  • Paths and walkways:  concrete and brick walkways
  • Location of accessible entrance:  all entrances are accessible
  • Doors:  na
  • Number of floors:  na
  • Elevators:  na
  • Ramps:  na
  • Steps and staircases:  steps on some equipment
  • Width of aisles:  ample space to navigate
  • Places to sit:  benches throughout
  • Location of restrooms:  in free-standing building close to playground
  • Type of restroom:  multi-stall, accessible stall and sink
  • Ease of entry and exit:  ok
  • Available food services:  no food services in the park
  • Friendliness of staff:  didn't see anyone when we were there
  • Baby changing station:  yes

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If you  and your child (grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc,) have not been to the newly renovated playground in Heckscher Park (Huntington), they (and you) are missing out on an incredible space.


The inclusive play environment, for children of all ages and abilities, is a marvelous example of what every playground should be. Colorful equipment, accessible picnic tables, benches throughout, is there for all, no matter their age or ability.  All children can play side-by-side in this wonderful space.


Accessible parking spaces can be found on the streets surrounding the park. There are also two accessible spaces in the small, paved, parking lot next to the Heckscher Museum of Art.


Accessible restrooms are located in a free-standing building close to the playground.


While you are there, take some time to take a walk through this  gem of a park. Walk around the pond and see all the wildlife that lives here.


Once you visit, you will surely return!


As always, we at Destination Accessible US Inc., advise you to visit a venue’s website, www.huntingtonny.gov, when planning a visit, to “know before you go.”



Location


Nearby

Heckscher Museum of Art
Heckscher Park
Village of Huntington