Katherine's Playground
Schlanger Park, Pittsburg, KS
ADA-accessible playground at Schlanger Park in Pittsburg with a sensory garden, restrooms, pavilions, pool nearby, and room for mixed-age play.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the clearest accessible-play listings in Southeast Kansas thanks to explicit ADA labeling and useful surrounding amenities for a longer family stop.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination neighborhood plus park stop.
Read more about this location
Katherine's Playground is the accessible play area inside Schlanger Park, one of Pittsburg's strongest family park destinations. The city specifically identifies the playground as ADA accessible, and the larger park adds a sensory garden, restrooms, pavilions, a skate park, pool, dog park, and disc golf for families planning a longer outing. This works especially well for mixed-age visits where one child wants playground time and others want broader park amenities nearby.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
The City of Pittsburg identifies Katherine's Playground as ADA accessible.
Known Features
Accessible playground designation
Known Features
Sensory garden nearby
Known Features
Restrooms in park
Considerations
The city page does not publish a detailed adaptive-equipment inventory.
Considerations
Families who need exact surfacing or swing-type details may want to preview photos before visiting.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Sensory and communication features
Nature play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
725 E. 4th St.
Pittsburg, KS, 66762
Other options nearby
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Riverside Park Playground
Large city-park playground in Independence with handicap-accessible swings, planned sensory-garden elements, free park access, and family-friendly extras like the zoo, carousel, train, and restrooms nearby.
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
- City of Pittsburg - City Parkspittks.org
Checked: name, address, ADA accessible designation, park amenities, hours
- Kansas Tourism - Katherine's Playgroundtravelks.com
Used as secondary confirmation only.
Checked: state tourism listing, inclusive positioning
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city parks information and secondary tourism confirmation.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.