ARC Park
Seven Hills Park area near I-70 Exit 159, Hays, KS
Large fenced accessible recreation park in Hays with an inclusive playground, sensory and motion play, a splash pad, accessible restroom support, and lighting.
Editorial notes
What stands out
If you need a central Kansas park that goes beyond minimum access and actually supports longer, lower-friction family visits, this is a standout.
Know Before You Go
- Supervision
- Adult supervision recommended
- Weather
- Outdoor destination; summer heat and splash-pad season significantly affect the visit style.
- Rules
- No pets in fenced playground area
- Rules
- Splash pad rules and seasonal operations apply
- Bring
- Water bottles
- Bring
- Sun protection
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Read more about this location
ARC Park in Hays is one of the region's strongest all-abilities outdoor play destinations, pairing a 15,000-square-foot accessible playground with an adjacent splash pad and family-supportive amenities. Official sources describe multigenerational equipment, sensory features, inclusive swings, a fenced layout, and later safety additions including lights and security cameras. The splash pad area adds inclusive water play and a restroom with an adult-sized changing table, making this a notably practical stop for families who need more than basic playground access.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official sources strongly support this listing as an all-abilities destination.
Known Features
15,000 square feet of accessible play
Known Features
Inclusive swings
Known Features
Sensory features
Known Features
Multigenerational equipment
Known Features
Fenced play area
Known Features
Accessible restroom support
Known Features
Adult-sized changing table
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
3300 Hillcrest Dr
Hays, KS, 67601
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- The Arc of Central Plains - ARC Parkarcofcentralplains.org
Primary official source for feature and accessibility detail.
Checked: official name, address, accessible positioning, inclusive swings, sensory features, fenced area
Municipal page used to confirm public operations and rules.
Checked: park context, inclusive play emphasis, farm theme, splash pad seasonal hours, fenced area rules
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official nonprofit and city sources; noted small seasonal hour differences between sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.