Address
49 Smith Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone Number
(631) 475-4302
Date Visited
4--06-25
Website
Shorefront Park Playground
Description
Shorefront Park is located at 49 Smith Street Patchogue, NY.Parking can be found in a parking lot on Smth Street and one on the corner of Smith St. And Rider Ave.
There is one accessible space in each lot.
There are no food services in the park.
There are benches within and outside of the playground.
Restrooms were closed when we visited - no visible accessible option nearby.
- Attraction Type: park, kid-friendly
- Number of accessible spaces: 2
- Location of accessible spaces: one in each of the nearby parking lots
- Surface of lot: flat, with curb cuts
- Distance to venue: depends on where you park
- Transportation to venue offered: na
- Terrain: even flat, concrete
- Places to rest: tables and benches in playground and outside of playground - with room for wheelchair next to bench
- Paths and walkways: concrete and asphalt walkway
- Location of accessible entrance: tables and benches in playground and outside playground with room for wheelchair next to bench
- Doors: na
- Number of floors: na
- Elevators: na
- Ramps: one ramp for child to explore play structure
- Steps and staircases: na
- Width of aisles: ample space to navigate
- Places to sit: benches inside and outside playground, both surrounded by grass. Benches inside have shade
- Location of restrooms: near playground
- Type of restroom: no public restroom open ,porta potty on grass area
- Ease of entry and exit: ok
- Available food services: no food services
- Friendliness of staff: did not see anyone
- Baby changing station: ?
Shorefront Playground is located within Shorefront Park in Patchogue.
Centrally positioned in the park, it overlooks beautiful Patchogue Bay. I visited on a cold, windy, weekday afternoon, so the park was empty. During sunny and warm days it is probably a good location in which to spend some time.
Ample parking is available, including accessible spaces that provide easy access to both the park and playground.
Paved pathways wind through the park, offering a pleasant way to walk and take in the scenic waterfront views.
Nearby amenities include an amphitheater, baseball fields, basketball courts, and other recreational spaces surrounding the playground.
The playground itself features some accessible play elements. There is one accessible swing with a harness, which requires a transfer for wheelchair users.
The play structure includes perimeter components that children can use to pull themselves up and play with. A ramp provides access to the main play structure. For wheelchair users, this is the only viable entrance and exit. The structure is primarily designed for older children.
I would recommend visiting on a sunny afternoon or evening to enjoy the view of the bay and a beautiful sunset.
While the park lacks some features for full wheelchair accessibility, it offers ample space to move around and enjoy the surrounding sights.
As always, we at Destination Accessible, advise you to visit a venue’s website, https://www.patchoguevillage.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Shrefront-Park-1/, when planning a visit, for “learn more before you go,”
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