SportsPlay Wheelchair Accessible Playground Sand Digger

The SportsPlay Wheelchair Accessible Playground Sand Digger gives children with mobility challenges full access to sand play from their wheelchair, using a mechanical scoop arm they operate with both hands while staying seated in their mobility device. The accessible configuration removes the standard saddle seat so the digger bay is open from the front, allowing a wheelchair to pull directly into position. The cast aluminum alloy scoop and 1 5/8-inch OD galvanized pipe frame are the same commercial construction as the standard Sand Digger; the pivot point uses a self-lubricating ball bearing so the arm swings and rotates smoothly without regular lubrication maintenance. It is available in Permanent in-ground and Portable base configurations.

Features & Benefits

• Open wheelchair-accessible bay — standard seat removed so a wheelchair can pull directly into position; child operates the digger without transferring.
• Self-lubricating ball bearing pivot — smooth swing and rotation without grease or maintenance.
• Cast aluminum alloy scoop — durable, lightweight, and rounded for safety.
• 1 5/8-inch OD galvanized steel frame — commercial construction for permanent outdoor public installation.
• Permanent or Portable — in-ground installation for fixed playgrounds; portable base for flexible site layouts.

Perfect For

• Inclusive playgrounds — gives wheelchair users independent access to sand play alongside standing peers.
• Schools and therapy centers — sand play builds hand strength, coordination, and tactile sensory processing; the accessible format makes it available to all users.
• ADA-compliant installations — supports accessible playground requirements for sensory and manipulative play elements.

Use Cases

Inclusive school playgrounds, community parks with accessible play areas, therapy center outdoor spaces, and ADA-compliant playground installations.