An inclusive playground beside Happy Hollow Elementary, resurfaced with poured-in-place rubber and rebuilt with accessible and sensory equipment in upgrades between 2016 and 2021.
What to expect
Surface
Poured-in-place rubber surfacing, replacing earlier wood chips and a small rubber patch.
Accessibility
Asphalt access path from the school building, a sidewalk circling the front of the playground, a transfer stair with rubber surfacing, and a 'We-Go-Round' accessible spinning element added in the 2017-2021 renovations.
Managed by
Wayland Recreation Department
(508) 358-3660 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is the equipment actually accessible, or just the surface?
Both: the rubber surfacing pairs with a transfer stair and a wheelchair-friendly spinning element, part of a multi-year push to add sensory and inclusive features.
Does the surface get hot in summer?
Rubber surfacing can run warmer underfoot on sunny afternoons than the wood chips it replaced in 2021.
What ages is it built for?
The 2016 to 2021 upgrades were built for children of varying abilities, with no posted age cutoff.
What's the surface at Happy Hollow Playground?
Poured-in-place rubber surfacing, replacing earlier wood chips and a small rubber patch. Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Is Happy Hollow Playground wheelchair accessible?
Asphalt access path from the school building, a sidewalk circling the front of the playground, a transfer stair with rubber surfacing, and a 'We-Go-Round' accessible spinning element added in the 2017-2021 renovations.