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Located in the heart of Roosevelt Park in Oconomowoc, Imagination Station is Waukesha County’s first fully inclusive playground — a vibrant, thoughtfully designed space where children of all abilities can play side-by-side.
Whether your kids love sensory experiences, climbing adventures, or wide-open spaces to explore, this playground was built to welcome every child.
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Check out our roundup of the Best Playgrounds Around Milwaukee
What Makes Imagination Station Special
Train-Themed Play Features
If your kids love trains, this playground is especially fun — it’s designed with train-inspired elements woven throughout the play structures.
🚂 Explore more local train fun in our Train Lovers Guide to Milwaukee.
ADA Accessible Design
Every area of the playground is fully accessible, making it easy for kids and caregivers with mobility challenges to move freely throughout the space.
One Entrance & Exit
With one main entrance and exit, caregivers get a little extra peace of mind while kids explore.
Rubberized Surfacing
A soft, cushiony rubber surface helps prevent scrapes and makes the playground easier for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers to navigate.
Therapeutic Swings & Swinging Deck
These features offer gentle, rhythmic movement that can be soothing and supportive for children who benefit from sensory-friendly play.
Multi-Sensory Activity Structures
From tactile panels to visual elements, kids can engage multiple senses as they explore.
Musical & Educational Components
Interactive features encourage creativity, coordination, and learning — all woven into the play experience.
Eco-Friendly Materials
The recycled plastic composite ramping and other sustainable elements help make this playground both fun and environmentally conscious.
Convenient Amenities
Located next to the Lake Country Trail, the park includes plenty of parking, bike racks, picnic tables, and family-accessible restrooms.
Decorative Touches
Even the benches and trash cans carry whimsical, inviting designs that add to the playground’s charm.
Nearby Skate Park
Older kids can take on ramps and rails at the adjacent skate park for an added dose of adventure.
Splash Pad
A new splash pad has been installed right next to Imagination Station. Perfect for hot summer days.
Tips for Your Visit
Plan for Sun
Shade is limited, so bring hats, sunscreen, and extra water – especially on warm days.
Restroom Note
Restrooms are available, but access can be inconsistent at times. A pre-visit stop is helpful.
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Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
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