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Sensory Resources


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Sensory-Friendly Kits Sensory Play Sensory Friendly Programs Sensory Friendly Features At Raleigh Parks

Did you know that one in six individuals has a sensory need or an invisible disability, and common, unpreventable stimuli can overwhelm these individuals – certain sounds, harsh lights, large groups, and even particular smells – leaving them no choice but to withdraw from participation?

These resources below were designed to lessen sensory overload and create safe spaces, allowing people of all abilities to safely participate and thrive in our programs, events, and facilities. We are committed to continuing to expand our library of sensory resources to make Raleigh Parks a place for everyone to grow, learn, and play!

Sensory-Friendly Kits

items inside the sensory kits

What they are:

Bags containing several tools intended to reduce overstimulation, such as:

  • Headphones
  • Sunglasses
  • Fidget toys
  • Communication cards

How they work:

If you see a sensory kit stand at our community centers or events, feel free to grab a bag and use the supplies as needed. Upon conclusion of the event or program, return it back to the stand, at which point staff will sanitize the items before the next use.

sensory kits on stands

Where you can find them:

Sensory Play

sensory wall

What they are:

Multi-sensory environments that are used to educate, stimulate, relax, calm, or energize, as a multi-sensory experience or single-sensory focus.

Where you can find them: 

Sensory Friendly Programs

What they are:

Experiences that are designed for people with sensory sensitivities or other disabilities. 

Where you can find them: 

Sensory Friendly Features At Raleigh Parks

Abbotts Creek

Abbotts Creek Busy Box

Sensory Friendly Feature at Abbotts Creek - Wooden Busy Box

Barwell Community Center

alligator activity wall

Sensory Friendly Features At Barwell - Alligator Activity Wall

Durant Nature Preserve

sensory music wall at durant

Sensory Friendly Features At Durant-  Music Wall

Greystone Recreation Center

Sensory Friendly Features At Greystone - Sequin Flowers on the Wall 

Sensory Friendly Features At Greystone - Caterpillar Activity

Sensory Friendly Features At Greystone - Activity Wall and Sequin Wall

Jaycee Community Center

Sensory Friendly Feature At Jaycee - Liquid Tiles

Sensory Friendly Feature At Jaycee - Felt Story Board and Bubble Tubes (build your own ocean) 

Sensory Friendly Feature At Jaycee - Fish Push Wall

Kiwanis Community Center

an image of liquid tiles on the wall

Sensory Friendly Features At Kiwanis Park -  Liquid Tiles on the Wall

Lake Lynn Community Center

Sensory-Friendly Feature at Lake Lynn - Exercise Ticket Sensory Path

Sensory-Friendly Feature at Lake Lynn - Tactile Gumball Machine

Marsh Creek Community Center

an image of fidget boxes and cube wall

Sensory Friendly Features At Marsh Creek - Fidget Boxes and Cube Wall 

Pullen Community Center

Sensory-Friendly Feature at Pullen - Fiber Optic Lights

Sensory-Friendly Feature at Pullen - Mirror Wall 

Sensory-Friendly Feature at Pullen - Light Bright Wall

Sensory-Friendly Feature at Pullen - Owl Activity Wall

Shelly Lake Communication Board

the communication wall

Sensory Friendly Features At Shelly Lake/Sertoma - Communication Wall

Sertoma

a sensory smell and touch garden

Sensory-Friendly Features At Sertoma - Sensory Smell and Touch Garden 

Tarboro Road Community Center

marble wall at Tarbooro Rd

Sensory Friendly Features At Tarboro Road - Marble Wall 

Contact

 

Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services
SRIS@raleighnc.gov 
919-996-2147

Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Related Services:
Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services

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