Family Park
Topeka, KS
Modern destination playground in Topeka with a unique play layout, restrooms, on-site parking, and room for longer family outings.
Official image from Shawnee County Parks and Recreation.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong choice when you want a bigger, newer park outing with real amenities instead of a quick neighborhood stop.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park with conditions that vary by season and sun exposure.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Change of clothes for active outdoor play
What to Expect
Play profile
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Read more about this location
Family Park is a newer Shawnee County destination park built around a large playground designed for a more varied play experience than a basic neighborhood stop. Official county materials confirm on-site bathrooms, greenspace, a fitness loop, and parking, making it an easier choice for families planning a longer park visit. A project page for the park also notes a ground-level rope play system with a wheelchair-accessible platform, supporting its fit for an inclusive play directory. This is one of the stronger public outdoor options in Topeka for mixed-age visits where families want room to move and practical amenities in one place.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Public sources support an inclusive play fit, but detailed equipment-by-equipment specs were limited on the official park page reviewed.
Known Features
Destination playground
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible platform on a ground-level rope play system
Known Features
Accessible park access via county-operated public park setting
Known Features
Bathrooms on site
Considerations
Official park page confirms amenities and destination-playground status.
Considerations
A project page describes a wheelchair-accessible play platform.
Considerations
Families needing exact surfacing or transfer details may want to preview photos before visiting.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2201 SW Urish Rd
Topeka, KS, 66603
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Sources & Updates
2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Shawnee County Parks and Recreation - Family Parkparks.snco.us
Official facility page for Family Park.
Checked: name, address, hours, bathrooms, destination playground, fitness loop
- AB Creative - Family Park project pageabcreative.net
Project page describing playground design elements including a wheelchair-accessible platform.
Checked: wheelchair-accessible platform, inclusive play language
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Shawnee County park page and supporting project-page accessibility details.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.