Guide to Sensory Friendly Places to Play in Southern Oregon
Sensory Sensitive Places and Events for Kids
Sensory-friendly places for kids to play in Southern Oregon offer a welcoming environment for children with sensory sensitivities. These spaces prioritize comfort and accessibility, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to enjoy their playtime. Sensory friendly places improve accessibility for kids with sensory processing challenges like Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and anxiety disorders. These individuals often experience heightened sensitivities to stimuli like loud noises, bright lights, or strong smells.
This guide covers sensory friendly kids play places in the Southern Oregon cities of Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Klamath Falls, Central Point, Talent, Phoenix, White City, Eagle Point, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, and Rogue River.
The Sensory Space by MEC Disabilities
Free sensory space for families with children of all abilities.
Open 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri
580 sw 6th Street Suite C Grants Pass, OR 97526
7 Individual Sensory Rooms
3 Calming Sensory Rooms & 4 Active/Hybrid Sensory Rooms
Classes for children, parents, caregivers, and specialists
Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the Children's Museum of Southern Oregon
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9am-10am
413 W. Main St. Medford, OR 97501
Experience a more relaxed play environment with reduced noise levels and fewer crowds. Ideal for individuals seeking a calmer atmosphere.
Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese
First Sunday of each month 9am-11am
293 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97501
Reduced lighting and noise
Sensory / Adaptive Swim at Rogue X
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-11:30
901 Rossanley Dr, Medford, OR 97501
Slides and water features are turned off.
Adapted Swim at Daniel Meyer Memorial Pool
1705 Homes Avenue Ashland, OR in Hunter Park
Check their calendar for Adapted Swim dates during the summer months
Sensory Space at The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon
413 W. Main St. Medford, OR 97501
The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon offers a calming room to its visitors who need a quieter space during their visit. The sensory room is located in the rear of The Makery section. It’s always open during museum hours and is equipped with sensory toys, ear muffs, books, weighted blankets, etc.
Inclusive Events by Bridging Communities
Bridging Communities creates events for many reasons: to connect families with one another and foster a sense of belonging within the community, and to promote inclusivity and accessibility for all.
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Inclusive Events by Impact of Oregon
Provides in home support and community integration for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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