Riverside Park Playground
Riverside Park, Independence, KS
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.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination park visit.
Read more about this location
Riverside Park in Independence is a broad family destination with a playground that the city has continued upgrading for accessibility. The official park page notes handicap-accessible swings installed in 2019 and describes a sensory garden area designed to be ADA accessible with musical elements. Families also benefit from the larger setting, including free zoo admission, accessible sidewalks in nearby Kiddy Land, a single-family restroom, rides, and long daily park hours.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free park and zoo |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
The city confirms handicap-accessible swings and describes ADA-accessible sensory-garden improvements.
Known Features
Handicap-accessible swings
Known Features
ADA-accessible sensory garden area
Known Features
Musical elements
Known Features
Nearby ADA sidewalks in Kiddy Land
Known Features
Single-family restroom nearby
Considerations
The official page does not list surfacing or a complete adaptive equipment inventory for the main playground.
Mobility features
Adaptive swings
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
400 Mickey Mantle Way
Independence, KS, 67301
Other options nearby
Community-built inclusive playground at Riverside Park in Iola with ramps, sensory panels, inclusive swings, spinner play, shade, and special-needs equipment in a larger park setting.
Katherine's Playground
ADA-accessible playground at Schlanger Park in Pittsburg with a sensory garden, restrooms, pavilions, pool nearby, and room for mixed-age play.
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 Independence - Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zooindependenceks.gov
Checked: address, phone, park hours, accessible swings, sensory garden plan, free zoo admission
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Independence park and zoo information.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.