15 and the Mahomies Playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Ivanhoe / East Side, Kansas City, MO
Best for
Good for toddlers through big kids
Hours
Open daily 5:00-24:00.
Price
Free public playground.
Parking
Parking available
Visit style
Destination-style city park stop
Editor's Take
This is one of the strongest newer inclusive playground options in Kansas City for families who want variety, modern equipment, and a built-in toddler zone.
Best Fit
- Families seeking a newer inclusive destination-style playground
- Kids who like climbing, spinning, and high-interest movement play
- Mixed-age outings because there is a dedicated area for ages 2 to 5
- Families prioritizing broad play variety over a tiny neighborhood stop
- Families who need a fully fenced playground
- Visitors who want detailed official surfacing specs before arrival
- Families seeking a quiet low-stimulation park
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Mobility features
Sensory and communication features
Family amenities
Safety and comfort
Surface type
Shade level
Accessibility supports
Park context
Operator type
Visit options
Toddler-friendly
Plan Your Visit
Pricing Snapshot
15 and the Mahomies Playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a newer inclusive play space in Kansas City created through community engagement and foundation support. Kansas City Parks describes it as a state-of-the-art inclusive playground for children of all abilities, with towers, swings, climbing nets, a suspended walkway, jumping pods, spinners, a merry-go-round, climbing areas, and a separate section with age-appropriate equipment and safety surfacing for ages 2 to 5. The strong play variety and newer design make it one of the more compelling outdoor inclusive playground stops in the city.
Indoor Play Atlas Notes
Accessibility & Comfort
- Inclusive and accessible design for children of all abilities
- Dedicated 2-5 section with safety surfaces
- Merry Go Round
- Swings
- Spinners
- Suspended walkway
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Best for
Good for toddlers through big kids
Hours
Open daily 5:00-24:00.
Price
Free public playground.
Parking
Parking available
Phone
(816) 513-7500Address
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO
Last updated
April 11, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 11, 2026
Checked against 1 public source.
Source
Ai Region Research
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official KC Parks project announcement.
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