Sam Johnson Park Redmond

Sam Johnson Park sits just west of downtown Redmond and offers plenty of activities for kids of all ages. The fun includes a basketball court, barbecue grills, tennis and pickleball courts, covered picnic tables, restrooms, a climbing wall, and shady walking paths underneath trees that turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow every autumn.

But the park might be best known for Hope Playground—an on-site play area and one of Oregon’s largest inclusive playgrounds.

Hope Playground opened in 2015 and has since earned acclaim for its attention to inclusivity that shows up in myriad creative ways—with wheelchair-accessible features that include a merry-go-round, swings, and zip line. Other attractions around Hope Playground include slides that come in several sizes, a small climbing wall, and a special play area exclusively for babies and toddlers. Friends and family can watch it all from covered picnic tables next to the playground.