A special park for special clients

Morgan’s Wonderland, billed as the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park specifically designed for individuals with special needs, opened in San Antonio, Texas, last month.

Built in an abandoned rock quarry, Morgan’s Wonderland, which is completely wheelchair-accessible, features more than 25 elements and attractions including rides, playgrounds, gardens, an eight-acre fishing lake, 18,000-square-foot special-events centre, 575-seat amphitheatre, picnic area and rest areas throughout the park.

Signature elements include rides that can accommodate wheelchair-bound guests; the Sensory Village™, a cluster of themed spaces such as an auto fix-it shop, grocery store and TV station that offer sensory stimulation through colours, lights, sounds and textures; and the Sand Circle™ play area, where even kids in wheelchairs can scoop up sand and be part of the fun.

Other park features include Braille signage, a 3-D park model, 18 ADA-compliant restrooms, a first-aid station, vending machines and seven acres of free parking. The special-events centre as well as pavilions and picnic areas can be reserved for birthday parties, family gatherings, fundraisers and other special events.

Morgan’s Wonderland guests are required to pre-register and make a reservation online or by phone before arriving at the park.

Admission for special-needs guests is free; admission for accompanying family members and friends is $5 per person.

www.morganswonderland.com