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City of Merriam
Most of Merriam’s Parks have easy walking trails, some of which may be wheelchair accessible.  Call to find out: 913.322-5550.
Turkey Creek Streamway Park Trail.  “Approximately four miles of paved, multi-use trail running from 75th Street to Antioch Road.  The trail route follows the path of Turkey Creek and passes through wooded areas, a butterfly garden, and several parks.”

Overland Park
Overland Park has 35 miles of paved trails. Ten miles of the seventeen mile Indian Creek Hike and Bike trail are in Overland Park.  Here is a map of the Indian / Tomahawk Creek Bike and Hike Trail System and here is the website.  For more information call  913-895-6109.
Indian Creek Hike and Bike Trail  17 miles of paved trail with accessible parking at all trailheads which are in seven parks and a recreation center.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District
Here is the Park and Recreation District’s website.
Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center has three miles of nature trails including a 1/4 mile self-guiding accessible nature trail. Phone 913-831-3359
Sunflower Nature Park is a 60 acre park with a one mile accessible nature trail. Phone (913) 438-7275

City of Great Bend 
Here is a brochure about Great Bend outdoor opportunities and here is their website.   Phones  620-792-2750 or 877-427-9299
?  There is a seven mile paved levee road along the Arkansas River at Great Bend.  The site doesn’t mention accessibility, but since it is flat and paved it ought to be pretty easy.  Call first to be sure it is accessible.