Kansas Park List

The water surface of Keith Sebelius Reservoir and the adjoining project land provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife activities. The Kansas State Park and Resources Authority has established a State park on the Prairie Dog Creek arm of the reservoir. There are excellent facilities, including ...

On October 26, 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-525 establishing Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site to commemorate the landmark Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, ...

Cedar Bluff Dam and reservoir is a feature of the Cedar Bluff Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and is located on the Smoky Hill River in west central Kansas. The reservoir open 24 hours. The reservoir has approximately 3280 water surface acres, 8256 land acres and 50 miles of ...

Construction of Cedar Bluff Reservoir began in April of 1949 with the intention of providing flood control, irrigation and recreation. The reservoir was completed in 1951 and filled that same year. This Bureau of Reclamation owned reservoir, which is managed by the Department of Wildlife and Parks, quickly became ...

Cheney Dam and Reservoir, features of the Wichita Project, are on the North Fork of the Ninnescah River about six miles north of Cheney and 24 miles west of Wichita, Kansas. The lake is about 9,500 acres of open water. The site is at the common intersection of the ...

Cheney Reservoir was constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Final construction was completed in 1964. Its major uses include fish and wildlife management, recreation, flood control and a water supply for the city of Wichita. The reservoir is located 17 miles west of Wichita on 21st Street. The north ...

The Cimarron National Grassland is composed of 108,175 acres just north of Elkhart, Kansas. The grassland is the largest public land area in Kansas and provides recreational opportunities for the residents of Elkhart and visitors from across the country. The Cimarron National Grassland is a popular hunting destination and ...

Situated just west of Lawrence, Clinton Lake's seven parks, located on 15,000 acres surrounding 7,000 acres of surface water provide plenty of space for outdoor recreation activities. The lake itself was authorized in 1962 and funds were first appropriated for construction in 1971. The project was completed in 1980. ...

Dedicated in 1975, 1500-acre Clinton State Park is located on the northeast shore of Clinton Reservoir. Four miles from the City of Lawrence, the park serves the neighboring community well. The park's nearly 600,000 annual visitors travel from across the country, passing through or as their destination. In either ...

Named for the nearby town of Council Grove, the 3,310 acre lake and some of the surrounding land is owned and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Historically this area marks where the Osage Indians signed a treaty to establish the Old Santa Fe Trail. A marker ...

Rich in history and spectacular scenery, Crawford State Park has a flavor all its own. This southeast Kansas treasure, located nine miles north of Girard in Crawford County, resides on a 150-acre lake built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930's. The park dedicated a trail in ...

Cross Timbers State Park at Toronto lake is located in the gently rolling hills of the Verdigris River Valley in southeastern Kansas. This 1,075-acre preserve that overlooks the 2800-acre Toronto Reservoir marks the northern reaches of a region known to early explorers, pioneers, and today by ecologists as the ...

The Eisenhower Presidential Library is a national repository for the preservation of historical papers, audiovisual materials and the artifacts relating to Dwight D. Eisenhower and his times. The Library makes this record accessible through research, museum exhibits, public programs, and educational outreach. The Eisenhower Presidential Library is ...

Eisenhower State Park is located on the eastern fringe of the Flint Hills in southern Osage county. In 1990, Eisenhower State Park, formerly Melvern State Park, was renamed by the Kansas legislature to honor the only US President from Kansas. The 1,785 acre area is found at Melvern Lake, ...

El Dorado Lake is located in an area of rolling terrain made up of croplands, prairies, woodlands, and marshes. Construction on the dam which impounds the lake began in October 1973 and the project was completed for full flood control operation in June 1981, creating 8,000 acres for recreational ...

El Dorado Reservoir is located just north and east of the city of El Dorado, Kansas, at the edge of the scenic Flint Hills. The lake has approximately 8,000 surface acres of water and 98 miles of shoreline. There are roughly 4,000 acres of developed park and recreation areas ...

Elk City Lake is located five miles northwest of Independence, Kansas, and offers four attractive park areas with picnicking and camping sites. Construction of the impoundment dam began in February 1962 and the project was completed for full flood control operation in March 1966. Currently the State of Kansas ...

Elk City Wildlife Area is located in Montgomery County ,and consists of approximately 12,446 acres. The wildlife area is managed for fish and wildlife. Authorized in 1967, Elk City State Park has 857 acres to provide camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing and sight-seeing. The area has many habitat types, ...

The vicinity in which Fall River is located has long been noted for its rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys, sheltered by limestone-capped ridges. The lake is about a mile wide at the dam site and stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles. The 10,900-acre Fall River ...

Fall River State Park is positioned between the Cross Timbers region and the grasslands of the Flint Hills.The 980-acre park is a unique blend of forested flood plains, oak savannahs, and tallgrass prairie. Outdoor enthusiasts will find much to their liking in this beautiful outdoor setting. Camping, swimming, boating, ...

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1966 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, John Redmond Reservoir flood control project. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages 18,463 acres upstream of the reservoir, most of which is in the floodplain of the Neosho River. ...

Fort Larned was established in 1859 as a base of military operations against hostile Indians of the Central Plains, to protect traffic along the Santa Fe Trail and as an agency for the administration of the Central Plains Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the terms of ...

Fort Scott National Historic Site, occupied by the United States Army from 1842-73, is preserved for its significant role in westward expansion. Among the site's protected resources are 20 historic structures, parade ground, and five acres of restored tallgrass prairie. The site is open daily for self-guided tours. ...

On the shores of Waconda Lake, one of Kansas' largest lakes, Glen Elder State Park offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. With it's rural setting, Glen Elder is a perfect place to relax. Modern restroom/shower buildings are open in Sioux/Kaw, Kanza, and Cheyenne from mid April to October. A full ...

Hillsdale Lake controls the downstream flow of water from a 144 square mile drainage area, providing flood protection along Big Bull Creek downstream from the dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed, planned, and constructed Hillsdale Lake, located in east-central Kansas. In 1989, the Kansas Department of Wildlife ...

Hillsdale is one of the newest reservoirs in Kansas. Originally authorized in 1954 and completed in 1982, the reservoir is part of a comprehensive flood control plan for the Osage and Missouri River basins. Located in the rolling hills of Miami County, Hillsdale State Park and Wildlife Area has ...

John Redmond Reservoir is located in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see many acres of agriculture and grassland. Fields of wheat, corn, and maize are abundant. Large areas of grasses including big bluestem, little bluestem, Indian grass, switch grass, brome ...

Kanopolis Lake was constructed and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located on the Smoky Hill River, it is one of the oldest lakes in Kansas. Construction of the project began in 1940 and was completed 1948. Kanopolis Lake is a multi-purpose project with storage allocated ...

Kansas' oldest and most central park has two areas covering more than 1,600-acres of rolling hills, bluffs, and woods. The park has a complete set of facilities: beaches, picnic areas, a full service marina, and trails for horseback riding, mountain bikes, and hiking. For permits, visit the park office ...

Norton Dam and Keith Sebelius Reservoir are features of the Almena Unit. Reservoir has at 2,180 surface acres, 5668 land acres and 32 miles of shoreline. The reservoir is open 24 hour and has good access. The dam is owned and managed by the US Bureau of Reclamation while ...