Accessibility

Parking

As you pull onto Bellevue Ave., there is a drop-off zone on the right-hand side past the parking kiosk. Guests may be dropped off at the white curb and follow the paved path up toward the main entrance. There are several parking spaces available for guests with accessibility placards. For parking, the City of Oakland charges $2 for two hours on weekdays and $10 for a full weekday. Weekend and holiday parking is $5.

Days with Fewer Guests

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays often have lower attendance and noise levels. Please note, however, that Monday holidays such as Presidents’ Day and Labor Day may be busy. See Park Hours for our seasonal schedule. 

Social Story

A downloadable PDF story with pictures is available here to help you and your children get a sense of what to expect during your visit. 

Park Connections Map

A map of Children’s Fairyland highlighting sensory-engaging areas, calmer areas, and accessible restrooms may be downloaded here or obtained when you enter the park.

Ride Accessibility and Safety Information

• Anansi’s Magic Web: Two children can sit in each carriage; the maximum weight per cage is 90 pounds, and children must be shorter than 54". Sorry, no adults allowed. Children must be able to sit up on their own and stay seated for the duration of the ride. This ride is not wheelchair accessible.
• Flecto Carousel: The ride has two bench seats and 20 horses total. Children must weigh no more than 70 pounds and be between 36" and 55"; no adults allowed.This ride is not wheelchair accessible.
• Alice’s Wonder-Go-Round: This ride may be better suited for children with sensory sensitivities than the Flecto Carousel. Children must weigh no more than 90 pounds; children under 36" tall must be accompanied by an adult who may stand on the inside of the ride platform next to your child. It has six seats in all, and one seat that is not on a figure. This ride is not wheelchair accessible.
• The Jolly Trolly:This ride seats four to a car. Adults are welcome (at least one is required)! The trolly loads front to back and goes around the track twice. The entryway is 14 inches wide and has two steps. Please note that all guests must keep their hands inside the car at all times. This ride is not wheelchair accessible.

It is important on all rides to stay on the ride while it is in motion.

If you or someone in your party are unable to wait in a ride line due to a physical or cognitive condition, you can check out a wristband that will allow you to wait in a separate queuing area. If this is something that would be helpful, please see staff at the Rainbow Desk for assistance. The Rainbow Desk is located inside our Gift Shop. Although the wristband does not provide immediate access to a ride, it will reduce the wait time.

Puppet Show Script

A script of the day’s puppet show is available upon request at the front desk for guests with a hearing impairment.

Service Animals

Fully trained service animals leashed via a harness or collar are welcome at Children’s Fairyland. No therapy or emotional-support animals are permitted. Please see our Service Animal Policy here. 

Accessibility Feedback Form

We would love to hear how your visit to Children’s Fairyland went and how we may better meet your needs. You can find our individual Accessibility Feedback Form here and our Field Trips Feedback Form here. 

Park Entry

Field trips for Special Education classes may use the drop-off zone on Bellevue Avenue. A Fairyland staff member will meet you outside the gate and go over our safety protocols.

Noise-Reducing Headphones and Tactile Tote

The front desk has two pairs of child-friendly noise-reducing headphones that may be signed out and then returned when you leave the park. If anyone in your party is feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated, they may also borrow our Tactile Tote, which contains several sensory toys.