Coles Park — Inclusive Play Space (KiliKili)
InclusionChildrenSince 2006
In 2006, a ramp was built at the gate of Coles Park. It was a small thing — and it changed everything. India's first inclusive public play space.
India's first inclusive public play space (2006). Features wheelchair track, safe swings, wheelchair-accessible sand table, sensory integration track, tyre tunnel. Developed by KiliKili in collaboration with BBMP.
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Inclusive playSensory integration
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India's first inclusive public play space. BBMP collaboration.
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Public park. Wheelchair ramp at gate. Wheelchair track throughout. Free entry.
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