Many newly built playgrounds are considered accessible in that they meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. Their designs, however, mainly allow access from the parking lot to the playground with limited access to playground equipment through the use of transfer decks and ramping.

With the Right to Play, Inc. project, children who use wheelchairs, leg braces or walkers will be able to play on at least 70% of the playground without having to leave their support equipment behind. Right to Play, Inc. also considers the special needs of children with vision or hearing impairment, children who may be light sensitive, and children with developmental disabilities, while offering rigor and challenge to all children.