Ray Schleihs Park
Johnston, IA
Accessible Johnston park with a newer train-themed playground, interlocking mat surfacing, picnic shelter, and ADA-friendly trail access.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Official city image from the Ray Schleihs Park page.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Not a giant destination, but a good calmer pick for families who mainly need accessible basics and a manageable neighborhood-scale stop.
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Neighborhood stop.
Read more about this location
Ray Schleihs Park is a smaller accessible park in Johnston that works well for families wanting an easier, lower-key outing. The city describes the park as accessible and enjoyable for everyone, including those with disabilities, and notes a newer train-themed playground set on interlocking safety mats. The park also connects to the Johnston Interurban Trail and includes an easy-to-reach picnic shelter, making it a practical option for short visits, trail breaks, or simple meetups.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Free public park.
Accessibility
Mobility
ADA-friendly walking and biking trail
Mobility
Interlocking mat surfacing at the playground
Mobility
Easy-to-reach picnic shelter
Considerations
Official page describes the site as accessible, but does not provide the deeper inclusive feature detail available for larger metro parks.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
5400 NW 55th Avenue
Johnston, IA, 50131
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Sources & Updates
1 public source 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
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Johnston - Ray Schleihs Parkcityofjohnston.com
Official park page confirms train-themed playground, interlocking mat surface, trail, and shelter.
Checked: name, address, phone, accessible park description, trail access, playground surfacing
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Johnston park details.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.