Park and Recreation
"Creating communities through people, parks and programs." Annual Play Day at Watson Park Saturday, September 18, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Wichita Play Commission and Department of Park and Recreation Interactive FountainsInteractive Fountains will be operational through September! They are located at Central Riverside Park, Fairmount Park, Lincoln Park, Osage Park, Chester Lewis Reflection Plaza and Warren Old Town Plaza Have a picnic in the park!All picnic areas are first come-first serve. Go Play KansasThe Wichita Park & Recreation Department is excited to announce the launching of a new website, www.GoPlayKansas.com, through Visioneering Recreation Alliance! You can go find interactive maps and more information about how to locate bike paths, parks with playgrounds and even where to go play disc golf. In addition, you can read blogs written by local recreation enthusiasts. Please add your comments and favorite parks, and don’t forget to sign up to receive more information. Announcements Flag Football LeagueRegister for the Flag Football League on August 2 - September 10, 2010. Contact Debbie Lambert at (316) 268-4129 for more information or to register. Download the Flag Football League Flyer. Park & Recreation Class ScheduleRegistration for fall classes begins Monday, August 23! Download the class schedule. Wichita Named a "Playful City USA" Community in 2009Find out more about Playful City USA! 2nd Annual Play Day is scheduled for September 18, 1-4 PM at Watson Park. Watch for further details! Looking for a Place to Rent for a Special Event?Check out our rental listing, fees and application forms! Botanica, The Wichita GardensStop to smell the flowers! Visit www.botanica.org! GolfWichita.comTrying to locate a golf course? Need a tee time? Want to learn more? Visit www.golfwichita.com! LW Clapp Golf Course is currently offering an active military discount! Download the military discount flyer for more information! Golfing Tips From the ProsWant to become a better golfer? Choose from 11 different videos with various golfing tips from the pros! Youth & Adult Sports Field Conditions & RainoutsFor field conditions and rainouts regarding Youth and Adult Sports, please call the Hotline at (316) 219-9777. Find a City ParkNeed help locating a City Park? Adopt-A-Park Agreement/ContractThe Department of Park and Recreation has developed an Adopt-A-Park agreement/contract for use with neighborhoods and other community groups. Dream in GreenCome share your dreams for Wichita's parks, recreation programs, and open spaces! Our Mission The mission of the Park and Recreation Department is to provide a cost-effective system of safe and attractive parks and recreation land, facilities and programs that enhance the beautification of the City, provide for the leisure time pursuits of all Wichita residents and visitors, and promote appreciation of the City’s environmental resources. The Park and Recreation Department: Provides recreational opportunities Maintains landscaping at City parks, facilities & along right-of-ways Operates a number of cultural and performing arts facilities. The department supports: 4,347 acres of parks and greenways 2,407 acres of rights-of-way (medians, highways, arterials and boulevards) 10 recreation centers 11 swimming pools 52 athletic fields 5 golf courses 8 interactive fountains Numerous adult & youth-based activities & athletics programs. Current department operating units consist of: Administration Forestry and Central Support Botanica Recreation Wichita Ice Center The Park and Recreation Department offers: Indoor & outdoor facilities for rental to public and private groups A broad range of recreation classes Athletic programs The Wichita Ice Center Special event opportunities. Formal banquet and reception sites are also available at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens (316-264-0448). For information, reservations, and registration in any Park and Recreation program, call (316) 268-4361. The Health and Wellness Coalition is another organization that promotes physical activity and good nutrition through programs and policies. Back to Top
"Creating communities through people, parks and programs."
Annual Play Day at Watson Park
Saturday, September 18, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Wichita Play Commission and Department of Park and Recreation
Interactive FountainsInteractive Fountains will be operational through September! They are located at Central Riverside Park, Fairmount Park, Lincoln Park, Osage Park, Chester Lewis Reflection Plaza and Warren Old Town Plaza
Have a picnic in the park!All picnic areas are first come-first serve.
Go Play KansasThe Wichita Park & Recreation Department is excited to announce the launching of a new website, www.GoPlayKansas.com, through Visioneering Recreation Alliance! You can go find interactive maps and more information about how to locate bike paths, parks with playgrounds and even where to go play disc golf. In addition, you can read blogs written by local recreation enthusiasts. Please add your comments and favorite parks, and don’t forget to sign up to receive more information.
Flag Football LeagueRegister for the Flag Football League on August 2 - September 10, 2010. Contact Debbie Lambert at (316) 268-4129 for more information or to register. Download the Flag Football League Flyer.
Park & Recreation Class ScheduleRegistration for fall classes begins Monday, August 23! Download the class schedule.
Wichita Named a "Playful City USA" Community in 2009Find out more about Playful City USA! 2nd Annual Play Day is scheduled for September 18, 1-4 PM at Watson Park. Watch for further details!
Looking for a Place to Rent for a Special Event?Check out our rental listing, fees and application forms!
Botanica, The Wichita GardensStop to smell the flowers! Visit www.botanica.org!
GolfWichita.comTrying to locate a golf course? Need a tee time? Want to learn more? Visit www.golfwichita.com! LW Clapp Golf Course is currently offering an active military discount! Download the military discount flyer for more information!
Golfing Tips From the ProsWant to become a better golfer? Choose from 11 different videos with various golfing tips from the pros!
Youth & Adult Sports Field Conditions & RainoutsFor field conditions and rainouts regarding Youth and Adult Sports, please call the Hotline at (316) 219-9777.
Find a City ParkNeed help locating a City Park?
Adopt-A-Park Agreement/ContractThe Department of Park and Recreation has developed an Adopt-A-Park agreement/contract for use with neighborhoods and other community groups.
Dream in GreenCome share your dreams for Wichita's parks, recreation programs, and open spaces!
The mission of the Park and Recreation Department is to provide a cost-effective system of safe and attractive parks and recreation land, facilities and programs that enhance the beautification of the City, provide for the leisure time pursuits of all Wichita residents and visitors, and promote appreciation of the City’s environmental resources.
The Park and Recreation Department:
The department supports:
Current department operating units consist of:
The Park and Recreation Department offers:
Formal banquet and reception sites are also available at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens (316-264-0448).
For information, reservations, and registration in any Park and Recreation program, call (316) 268-4361.
The Health and Wellness Coalition is another organization that promotes physical activity and good nutrition through programs and policies.
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City Hall, 11th floor455 North MainWichita, KS 67202
Hours:8 AM - 5 PMMonday-Friday
: (316) 268-4361 : (316) 858-7768
Doug KupperDirector of Parks & Recreation
Karen Walker Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Tim MartzSuperintendent of Forestry and Maintenance Division
Larry Foos Superintendent of Parks & Recreation