Family urges council to make Deanna Rose Farmstead playground fully inclusive for children of all abilities
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A resident and his children told the Overland Park City Council they support installing a fully inclusive playground at Deanna Rose Farmstead and urged the city to make all new and renovated playgrounds accessible to children of all abilities; no formal action was taken.
During the public‑comment portion of the Oct. 20, 2025, Overland Park City Council meeting, resident Ian Fannin Hughes and his children asked the council to install a fully inclusive playground at Deanna Rose Farmstead so children of all abilities can play together.
Hughes, who said he has lived in Overland Park more than 10 years, described Deanna Rose as a neighborhood and regional attraction and said the city27s planned playground replacement at the Farmstead presents an opportunity to install equipment and elements that permit children with disabilities to use swings, slides, merry‑go‑rounds and other features alongside their peers. He urged the city to partner with organizations experienced in inclusive playground design and noted other area parks have made steps toward accessibility.
His son, Ollie, age 9, and another child, Ali, spoke briefly and said inclusive playgrounds allow kids to play together and make friends. Hughes asked that new parks and upgrades to existing playgrounds adopt fully inclusive standards rather than partial accommodations.
The comments were made during the open public comment period; there was no council action recorded on the request. The mayor thanked the speakers for their remarks.