A few years ago, a local parent called the county asking why no parks had fenced-in playgrounds, since her child with autism was a runner.
After realizing our region lacked a sensory playground, the county and partners designed one specially for children on the autism spectrum.
H!GH 5 PARK is just behind Glasgow Park’s main pavilion, accessible by using the park’s main entrance off Pulaski Highway (U.S 40), turning left at the T and parking on the left past the skate park.
While it is open to all kids, the playground offers sensory-friendly hours from:
- Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Features:
- Fenced-in
- Places to climb and balance
- Benches
- Restrooms nearby
- A Music Garden
- Walking Trails
- Athletic Fields
- Two Additional Playgrounds
@mackidnewcastlede Did you know that @New Castle County Governmentis is home to one of the region's first sensory playgrounds? Built in 2016, the H!gh Five Playground is Delaware's first playground tailored to the needs of children with autism. Tag a parent that needs to visit! 📍Glasgow Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702 #glasgowparkdelaware #InclusivePlaygrounds #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #AccessiblePlay #PlayForAll #autismdelaware #delawareplay #playgrounds #creatorsearchinsights ♬ Such A Beautiful Day - World Funk Orchestra & Nubian Li & Bobi Wine
