Inclusive playgrounD in Overland Park
Brody Rea’s Boundless Playground
Daily - Dawn to Dusk
Where Everyone Can Play Without Limits
Looking for an inclusive playground in Overland Park where children of all abilities can play together? Discover Brody Rea’s Boundless Playground at the Blue Valley Rec Sports Complex.
This welcoming playground with accessible play equipment, sensory activities, and spaces that allows for shared experiences gives children opportunities to explore, build confidence, and make friends .
Playground Highlights
Sports Complex (8851 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, KS)
Open daily from dawn to dusk (weather permitting)
Inclusive play equipment, accessible pathways, and supportive play features.
Discover Your Kind of Fun
Every child plays differently. That’s what makes Brody Rea’s Boundless Playground special! It offers different ways to move, explore, interact, and grow.
Is Brody Rea's Boundless Playground wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The playground supports participation by children with different mobility needs.
- Accessible surfacing
- Connected pathways
- Wide pathways
- Inclusive play equipment
- Ground-level activities
- Wheelchair accessible tables
Does Brody Rea's Boundless Playground have sensory-friendly activities?
Yes. Sensory-rich play features, interactive music activities, and quieter retreat areas provide different ways for visitors to explore and enjoy the playground.
What makes Brody Rea's Boundless Playground inclusive?
The playground is designed to encourage visitors with different physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities to play together. Accessible equipment, supportive play features, and shared activity spaces help create opportunities for everyone to particpate.
Are there accessible restrooms on site?
Yes. The playground includes accessible restroom facilities with adult changing tables.
Come Play!
Brody Rea’s Boundless Playground is easily accessed from anywhere in the area.
Directions to Brody Rea's Boundless Playground
Coming from the North of Overland Park
For our visitors traveling from north of Overland Park:
- Take US-69 Highway south to the 135th Street exit.
- Then turn west (right) on 135th Street and continue 0.3 miles to Antioch.
- Turn south (left) on Antioch and drive 367 feet to W. 137th Street.
- Then turn west (right) on W. 137th Street and take the next left into the parking lot.
Traveling from the West of Overland Park
If you are visiting from the west part of the area:
- Drive east on 135th Street until you reach Switzer Road.
- Then turn south (right) on Switzer and travel 0.3 miles to 137th Street.
- Turn east (left) on 137th Street and follow for 0.7 miles past the baseball/softball fields.
- Then turn right into the parking lot.
Driving from the East of Overland Park
As you drive from the east of Overland Park:
- Drive west on 135th Street until you reach Antioch.
- Then turn south (left) on Antioch and drive 367 feet to W. 137th Street.
- Turn west (left) on W. 137th Street and take the next left into the parking lot.
Heading from the South of Overland Park
For our visitors traveling from south of Overland Park:
- Take US-69 Highway north to the 135th Street exit.
- Then turn west (left) on 135th Street and continue 1 mile to Antioch.
- Turn south (left) on Antioch and drive 367 feet to W. 137th Street.
- Then turn west (right) on W. 137th Street and take the next left into the parking lot.
Brody Rea’s Boundless Playground is possible thanks Variety KC, Cunningham Recreation, and the Michael & Brandy Rea Family Foundation.
We designed our playground to support meaningful play experiences for children of all ages and abilities, and it will serve as an industry-wide model for how recreation spaces can build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.
7 Principles of Inclusve Playground Design
- Be Fair
- Be Included
- Be Smart
- Be Independent
- Be Safe
- Be Active
- Be Comfortable
A lot goes into planning an inclusive playground and Variety KC is the reknowned expert. The following requirements must be met before Variety KC to endorse the design.
- Accessible Parking
- Connected Accessible Pathways
- Accessible Surfacing
- Equitable Restroom Access
- Access to Play Structures
- Inclusive and Parallel Play
- Accessible Routes and Clearances
- Accessible and Integrated Seating
- Shade and Heat Protection
- Respite Areas
- Communication Access
- Safety Fencing