Variety KC Ten Parks Project
Variety KC Ten Parks Project supports municipalities in developing inclusive playgrounds across Greater Kansas City so children and families of all abilities can play, be active, and belong.
Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Letter of interest)
Funding Amounts: Ten playground projects will be selected
Summary: Supports destination-level inclusive playgrounds across Greater Kansas City where children and families of all abilities can play and belong.
Key Information: Open to municipalities, public park systems, and projects on public land.
Description
The Variety KC Ten Parks Project supports the development of large, destination-level inclusive playgrounds serving children and families of all abilities across Greater Kansas City. Variety KC is partnering with municipalities, with anchor support from the Mallouk Family Foundation, to create the region’s first network of fully inclusive play spaces. The opportunity is offered through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
Ten projects will be selected to form a regionally distributed network across urban, suburban, and rural communities. The playgrounds will be shaped by Universal Design principles and informed by individuals with disabilities and their families. The initiative advances Variety KC’s commitment to helping children of all abilities be active, be social, and belong through opportunities for full inclusion.
