Lyons Park Splash Pad
Free city splash pad at Lyons Park with interactive water features and spray jets for warm-weather sensory play.

Hillcrest Elementary, Lawrence, KS
Price
Free outdoor community playground.
Profile
Strong profile coverage
3 public sources · Checked Apr 11, 2026.
Why included
Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.
What we verified
What remains unknown
Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.
Price
Free outdoor community playground.
Profile
Strong profile coverage
One of the most important inclusive-play stops in Kansas: smaller than a giant destination park, but historically significant and meaningfully designed for shared access.
Ryan Gray Playground for All Children is a landmark accessible playground in Lawrence and is widely described as the first fully accessible playground in Kansas. The playground sits at Hillcrest Elementary and uses a circular layout intended to support children playing together rather than apart. Publicly available descriptions confirm accessible design, Braille directions on signs and panels, and a 2023 shade pavilion with picnic seating beside the play area. It is a strong fit for families looking for a meaningful local inclusive-play stop with school-community roots.
These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.




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Free city splash pad at Lyons Park with interactive water features and spray jets for warm-weather sensory play.
Address
1045 Hilltop Dr
Lawrence, KS, 66044
Last updated
August 3, 2026
Verification summary
Last source review: April 11, 2026
Checked against 3 public sources.
This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
April 11, 2026
Created listing from Lawrence tourism and KU accessibility/design sources.
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