A park is more than just the playground. Universal Park is 18 acres of recreational space for individuals of ALL abilities, ALL ages, ALL the time.
In the spirit of George F. Moss — with his overwhelmingly generous $3 million gift — we will do better TOGETHER!
By partnering with community-based nonprofits, industry leaders and parks and recreation professionals, we’re able to create play opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
A play and recreation space for people of all ages and abilities.
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Mental Health Valley will provide an intentionally quiet escape in nature for those with sensory, mental health, or PTSD needs.
Sensory Safe Playground is intentially designed with interactive ground level elements that keep our less mobile friends safe & included.
This baseball field will be transformed into the country's first Universal Field...From adaptive athletes to disabled veterans you'll no longer have to play in parking lots. This will be an everything field for everyBODY, which is something that's never been done before.
The Universally Inclusive Clubhouse will allow people with disabilities to stay and play for the whole day. There will be bathrooms for everyBODY with adult changing stations and power to recharge charis, medical devices, sensory rooms and communication devices.
Universal Playground will bring the same sense of adventure & "danger" that our typically developing friends seek, providing a structure that kids & families of ALL abilities are excited to play on. Universal Playground promises to provide unmatched inclusive play & includes first-of-its-kind features.
Picnic areas will provide the opportunity for multi-generational families and friends to gather and relax in the park.
Fitness pockets will allow people of all ages and abilities to exercise, reducing the likelihood of secondary health conditions.
The paved trail will loop through the entire woods so everybody can experience the glory of nature.
Moss Universal Park goes beyond the playground, beyond compliance, & deploys true inclusion. This is a project that mirrors its name — 18 acres of universal inclusion where everyBODY will be empowered to play together!.
All people deserve a place to play regardless of age. Universal Park will have fitness and therapy equipment to facilitate recreation and rehab for children, young adults, adults, Veterans, and the elderly.
At 103rd St and Wisconsin Ave in Wauwatosa, Moss Universal
Park is the most equitable location for the people we serve,
including kids and families in Greater Milwaukee, veterans,
hospital and rehabilitation patients, seniors and more.
Moss Universal Park will have fitness and therapy equipment to facilitate recreation and rehab for children, young adults, adults, Veterans, and the elderly.
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By partnering with community-based nonprofits, industry leaders and parks and recreation professionals, we’re able to create play opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
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All ages. All abilities. All the time. A universally accessible park that delivers wellness, recreation, and play for everyBODY in our community.
The name says it all, Moss Universal PARK – It goes beyond the playground, holistically including ALL abilities throughout the entirety (in this case, 18 acres) of the park’s borders. From ball fields to bathrooms, playgrounds to picnics, fitness to forestry – everything will be universally inclusive.
We believe (and we hope you agree) that children, parents, and grandparents of all abilities should be included beyond the playground – that their abilities should not limit their opportunities to play with the people they love most. We also believe that the play of able-bodied siblings, parents, or caretakers should not have to be shaped by their loved ones inability to go beyond a playground. In short, it’s not disABILITY that is the problem, it’s design, and George F. Moss Universal Park is a solution to include
Wisconsin Avenue Park has been chosen as the location for the George F. Moss Universal Park because it is perfectly positioned to best serve those impacted by disabilities in greater Milwaukee. It’s location at 10300 W. Wisconsin Avenue is primed for our target population with its proximity to: Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Memorial & Rehabilitation Hospitals, St. Camillus senior living campus, Kathy’s & Ronald McDonald Houses, the Zoo Interchange and bordering MIlwaukee & Waukesha Counties.
As a society we are familiar with inclusive playgrounds, but the title alone limits the opportunity to go beyond! Why does inclusion in a park begin and end at the playground? The Ability Center, along with parks industry innovator, GameTime, is leading systems change to reimagine HOW the entire landscape of a park can work for everyBODY!
Phase 1: Groundbreaking in Fall 2025, with Opening in Summer of 2026
Phase 2: Groundbreaking in Fall 2026, with Opening in Summer of 2027
Phase 1: $12.5M
Phase 2: $9.5M
