Fenced-In Parks in the Kansas City Area
Discover your next favorite fenced-in park in the Kansas City area! Whether you're a parent looking for a safe space for your little ones to play or someone who simply enjoys the peace of mind that comes with a secure environment, fenced parks offer a perfect solution. In this blog, we'll explore some of the top picks for fenced-in parks in the Kansas City area, highlighting their features and what makes them great destinations for families and individuals alike. Let's dive in and discover your next favorite spot to enjoy the outdoors!
North Kansas City - Fenced-in Parks
Dagg Park - North Kansas City 💦
North Kansas City ocean-themed splash park with zero depth and fully-fenced. Other play structures are also available like a rope climber.
Address: 701 E 21st Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday
Restrooms: 1 Public Restroom; 1 Family Changing Restroom
Splash Park: 10:00 AM- 8 PM
Memorial Day Weekend (May 29) - Labor Day Weekend, Weather Permitting.
Opens at 1 PM on Mondays due to maintenance.
Tiffany Hills Park - Kansas City ♿️
Underwater and pirate ship-themed inclusive park in Kansas City with a surrounding fence. Located near the Tiffany Hills Sports Complex.
Address: 9400 N Congress Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Restrooms: Two accessible restrooms
Hodge Park - Kansas City
Large, full-fenced playground with great features like the slide lookout, zipline, and trails. Plus, you can walk to the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. You may even see a buffalo!
Address: 9598 NE Reinking Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156
Hours: 5:00 AM - Midnight
Restrooms: Portable only
Englewood Park - Kansas City
Located near Najic Lake, Englewood Park is located on the east side of the lake and has a surrounding fence. It has swings, climbing structures, and more!
Address: NE Englewood Rd & North Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64118
Hours: 5:00 AM - Midnight
Restrooms: No
Ruth Moore Park - Liberty 💦
This park just south of downtown Liberty features a fenced-in splash park. The playground next to it is not fenced in.
Address: 401 Grover St, Liberty, MO 64068
Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Restrooms: Yes
Splash Park: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
East Kansas City - Fenced-in Parks
McCoy Park - Independence ♿️💦
Pioneer and woodland-themed park with a splashpark! It is near the Mid-Continent Public Library in Independence. Inclusive playground is fully fenced and the splash park is partially-fenced.
Address: 24 Highway &, N Delaware St, Independence, MO 64050
Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Restrooms: Yes
Splash Park: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, closed Mondays for maintenance
Pictured: T.B. Hanna Park in Raymore
South Kansas City - Fenced-in Parks
T.B. Hanna Station - Raymore ♿️💦
This amazing park includes an inclusive playground and a separate railroad sprayground in Raymore. My kids love the train theme of the splash park! It has two entries so you do need to be mindful in case a child tries to run out to the adjacent fenced-in playground.
Address: 214 S Washington St, Raymore, MO 64083
Hours: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Restrooms: ADA restrooms year-round
Splash Park: Open from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Hawk’s Nest Inclusive Playground at Hawk Ridge Park - Raymore ♿️
A brand new inclusive playground recently opened in Raymore, MO which is about 30 minutes south of Kansas City. It is worth a visit for the unique animal tunnel, netted bridge, musical elements, rock wall, and so many more fun features. It is a tall playset but has ramps for easy access. A full fence surrounds the playground for an extra layer of safety.
Address: 701 Johnston Pkwy, Raymore
Hours: Dawn to 11 PM
Restrooms: ADA accessible
Southeast Kansas City - Fenced-in Parks
Lea McKeighan North Park Splash Park - Lee’s Summit 💦
There are two Lea McKeighan Parks in Lee’s Summit, but the North park has a fully-fenced splash park. Perfect for hot summer days to keep your kid contained while cooling off!
Address: 120 NE Chipman Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Restrooms: Yes
Splash Park: Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, 10 AM - 7 PM
Little Corner Park - Grandview, MO
Small park within a residential area with a surrounding fence.
Address: 13424 Bennington Avenue Grandview, MO
Hours: 6 AM - 10 PM (4/1 - 10/31) 6 AM - 8 PM (11/1 - 3/31)
Restrooms: No
West Kansas City Kansas - Fenced-in Parks
Variety KC Playground - Wyandotte County Park - Bonner Springs ♿️
The perfect inclusive playground for your baseball fan that is fully fenced! This “Field of Dreams” baseball park was created by Variety KC, so you know it will have all the inclusive features we love! Ramps, slides, in ground merry-go-round, and many nods to baseball. This is a great park all year round.
Address: N. 126th Street, Bonner Springs, KS
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Restrooms: Yes
Pictured: Loose Park Sprayground in Kansas City and Sybil Nutter (Hospital Hill) Park in Kansas City
Central Kansas City - Fenced-in Parks
Loose Park Sprayground - Kansas City 💦
A classic Kansas City park and perfect for cooling off in the summer! The Loose Park Sprayground is located next to the tennis courts. It’s a fully fenced in sprayground and has multiple sprayers. Turn the dial to start the water when you visit!
Address: 52nd Terrace and Summit Street
Hours: 11 AM - 7 PM
Restrooms: Yes
Splash Park: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Sybil Silkwood Nutter Inclusive Playground - Kansas City ♿️
Also known as part of Hosptial Hill Park, this inclusive playground has a pirate ship, a step-on musical keyboard, in-ground merry-go-round, and a climbing rope spinner. My kids love this park at Children’s Mercy Hospital! It’s great to visit if you have an appointment or if you just need somewhere fun and fenced-in to play. It is partially fenced with the sides exposed to enter/exit.
Address: Gillham Rd & E. 22nd. St., Kansas City, MO
Hours: 5 AM - Midnight
Restrooms: No
Pictured: Leawood City Park, Meadowbrook Park Inclusive Playground, Strang Park, Shawnee Mission Park Inclusive Playground
Johnson County / South Kansas City - Fenced-in Parks
Strang Park - Overland Park, KS ♿️
One of our favorite Johnson County parks is Strang Park! This park sits right behind the Central Resource Library in Overland Park so it makes for a great outing to visit the playground and library. This park is completely fenced in but it’s very large so it doesn’t feel constricting. It can be tricky to see kids if they are playing in separate areas so I like to go with a friend. Check out more details on this blog I wrote!
Address: 9879 W. 88th Terrace Overland Park, Kansas 66212
Hours: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Restrooms: Yes
Shawnee Mission Park Inclusive Playground - Shawnee ♿️
My kids love this two-tiered park! The top tier has a giant rope climbing structure with metal slides going down to the bottom level. It has swings, a water sprayer during the summer months, a musical section, and a toddler playset. It is fully fenced in and I like that the restrooms are inside the fence too. More about Shawnee Mission Park’s inclusive playground on this blog I wrote!
Address: Shawnee Mission Park Inclusive Playground 7900 Renner Road, City Shawnee, Kansas 66219
Hours: 5 AM - 11 PM
Restrooms: Yes, seasonally. Portable toilets in the parking lot fall through spring
Meadowbrook Park Inclusive Playground - Prairie Village ♿️
A new park on the Meadowbrook Park campus with a fully surrounding fence! This one is great for all ages, but especially little ones. It has two playsets, a musical section, merry-go-round, and more to explore. I love the new restrooms next to it and the shelter house is great for picnics. You can read more about this park on this blog I wrote!
Address: 4840 Meadowbrook Pkwy, located in the northeast corner next to Shelter 4
Hours: 5 AM - 11 PM
Restrooms: Yes
Leawood City Park - Leawood ♿️
The inclusive playground at Leawood City Park is great for year-round play. It has two sides, one with a toddler section and the other with a zip-line, swings, and a larger playset. It is fully-fenced but doesn’t have a gated entrance. It is next to a large shelter house which is great for picnics and it has nice shady trees for hot days.
Address: 10601 Lee Blvd, Leawood, KS 66206, near Shelter B
Hours: 6 AM - 11 PM
Restrooms: Yes
Stilwell Community Park - Stilwell ♿️
A brand new inclusive park south of Kansas City with a surrounding fence, Stilwell Community Park is open for play! This park has a similar play set as Meadowbrook Park’s inclusive playground. There is limited shade so this park is best during spring or fall!
Address: 6402 W. 207th Street Stilwell, KS 66085
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Restrooms: Yes
Veterans Park - Gardner ♿️
This park recently went through a major update and now has two inclusive playground sections! One is aimed at ages 2.5-5 and one for 5-12 year olds. The playground has a fence around it and includes ziplines, slides, a merry-go-round, swings, and a toddler market playset. This is a great park in the south metro of Kansas City!
Address: 121 W. Pawnee Lane Gardner, KS 66030
Hours: 6 AM - 11 PM
Restrooms: Yes
Fenced-in parks are the best for families! Whether you're chasing after a toddler with endless energy or keeping an eye on older kids who love to explore, having a park with a secure perimeter is invaluable. Next time you're itching for adventure, keep this list handy for discovering new fenced-in parks around Kansas City. If you like getting off the beaten path and exploring, check out Everyday Outdoor Family’s list of Waterfalls in Kansas City!
Looking for more fun parks to explore? My free A-Z Guide to Kansas City includes an A-Z park guide!
2/9/2024 - Gabrielle Isom
