Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park Playground
Longfellow / Midtown, Kansas City, MO
Compact central Kansas City inclusive playground with accessible sidewalks and ramps, updated surfacing, and imaginative ship-and-sea-creature play.
View of the updated playground area.
Photo 1 of 3. View of the updated playground area.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground with exposure varying by area.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood stop
Read more about this location
Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park Playground is a small but meaningful inclusive play stop in central Kansas City. Kansas City Parks notes that it was one of the first ADA-accessible play areas in the metro and that later improvements added new concrete sidewalks and ramps, renovated themed structures, new play equipment, surfacing, benches, and landscape upgrades. Families looking for a neighborhood-scale playground with a creative theme and simpler footprint may find it easier to supervise than a larger destination park.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 5:00 AM – 24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Friday | 5:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM – 24:00 |
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
Known Features
Concrete sidewalks
Known Features
Ramps
Known Features
Accessible play area history noted by KC Parks
Known Features
Updated surfacing
Considerations
Official page confirms accessibility upgrades but does not publish a complete equipment-by-equipment access list.
Considerations
Families needing detailed swing or transfer feature confirmation may want to preview official photos before visiting.
Mobility features
Ramped access
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2601 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO, 64108
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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
Official park page states the playground was among the first ADA accessible play areas in the area and lists later accessibility improvements.
Checked: name, address, hours, inclusive history, accessibility upgrades, images
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official KC Parks page and official image assets.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.