T. B. Hanna Station

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T.B. Hanna Station, 214 S. Washington St., Raymore, MO 64083

The Variety KC Inclusive Sprayground is open daily 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

T.B. Hanna Station is a 3-acre park located in Raymore's Original Town area. The park features The Depot (a covered pavilion during spring, summer and fall that is transformed into The Rink, an ice skating rink in winter months), the Variety KC Inclusive Playground and Variety KC Inclusive Sprayground (closed until Memorial Day weekend 2024), year-round ADA restrooms, concession stand, picnic tables, an outdoor stage and green space.

T.B. Hanna Station's 2019-2021 renovation was funded in part with a 2016 voter-approved No Tax Increase General Obligation Bond, the City’s Park Fund and General Fund. Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City (Variety KC), a not-for-profit organization that provides opportunities for play and inclusion for children with special abilities, provided a grant of $135,000 to upgrade the play spaces to be inclusive – meaning fully accessible to individuals of all abilities – and St. Louis-based award winning nonprofit organization Unlimited Play designed the inclusive sprayground and playground.

In cooperation with Cook, Flatt & Strobel (CFS) Engineers, a site plan was designed to maintain the character of Original Town Raymore and the former train depot while reviving the underutilized space in the heart of the community.

The park is home to the Mayor’s Tree and the annual Raymore Christmas Tree Trail during the holidays. A restoration project converted the old Raymore post office, which was in service from the 1950s through the 1980s, into the Station House, a storage facility that replicates the original depot station on site that now houses the ice rink during the summer months.

The sprayground designed by Unlimited Play includes a custom-designed train that is wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices. The train sets the stage for the overall theme of the park, highlighting the abandoned railroad tracks that once ran through town. It features a flat surface with overhead sprinklers, splash buckets, an LED light display and sound effects that allow individuals of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy. A playground with accessible swings, musical instruments and a merry-go-round brings a traditional element to the park. Communication boards in each play area display illustrations to help children with limited language skills, especially those with autism, to express themselves and communicate their needs and wants.

Reserve The Depot for your special event here.

Variety KC Inclusive Sprayground

SPRAYGROUND RULES

No lifeguard on duty. Use at your own risk.
No running, roughhousing, climbing or profane language.
No food, glass or drinks permitted in sprayground area.
No pets in sprayground area.
Surfaces may be slippery when wet.
Footwear, such as water shoes, is strongly recommended.
Proper swim attire must be worn at all times.
Children must have adult supervision at all times..
Infants and toddlers must wear a swim diaper. Diapers to be changed in restroom only.
Do not use if you are sick.

T.B. Hanna Station's renovation was funded in part with a 2016 voter-approved No Tax Increase General Obligation Bond, the City’s Park Fund and General Fund. Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City (Variety KC), a not-for-profit organization that provides opportunities for play and inclusion for children with special abilities, provided a grant of $135,000 to upgrade the play spaces to be inclusive – meaning fully accessible to individuals of all abilities – and St. Louis-based award winning nonprofit organization Unlimited Play designed the inclusive sprayground and playground.

In cooperation with Cook, Flatt & Strobel (CFS) Engineers, a site plan was designed to maintain the character of Original Town Raymore and the former train depot while reviving the underutilized space in the heart of the community.

The park also features ADA restrooms that are open throughout all seasons and a performance stage area that is home to the Mayor’s Tree and the annual Raymore Christmas Tree Trail during the holidays. The Depot is a covered pavilion that transforms into The Rink each winter, a custom-designed ice rink that fits within the shelter facility, which truly makes the park a year-round attraction. A restoration project converted the old Raymore post office, which was in service from the 1950s through the 1980s, into the Station House, a storage facility that replicates the original depot station on site that now houses the ice rink during the summer months.

The sprayground designed by Unlimited Play includes a custom-designed train that is wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices. The train sets the stage for the overall theme of the park, highlighting the abandoned railroad tracks that once ran through town. It features a flat surface with overhead sprinklers, splash buckets, an LED light display and sound effects that allow individuals of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy. A playground with accessible swings, musical instruments and a merry-go-round brings a traditional element to the park. Communication boards in each play area display illustrations to help children with limited language skills, especially those with autism, to express themselves and communicate their needs and wants.