Announcements Park & Recreation Class Schedule Registration for spring classes begins February 24! Download the class schedule. Looking for a Place to Rent for a Special Event? Check out our rental listing, fees and application forms! Wichita Named a "Playful City USA" Community in 2009 Find out more about Playful City USA! Keep checking back for an update on the 2010 event. See flyer for more information. Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Stop to smell the flowers! Visit www.botanica.org! GolfWichita.com Trying 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 Pros Want to become a better golfer? Choose from 11 different videos with various golfing tips from the pros! Youth & Adult Sports Field Conditions & Rainouts For field conditions and rainouts regarding Youth and Adult Sports, please call the Hotline at (316) 219-9777. Find a City Park Need help locating a City Park? Adopt-A-Park Agreement/Contract The Department of Park and Recreation has developed an Adopt-A-Park agreement/contract for use with neighborhoods and other community groups. Dream in Green Come share your dreams for Wichita's parks, recreation programs, and open spaces!

Great Plains Nature Center Photograph Taken By Bob Gress Naturalist, Great Plains Nature Center Come enjoy the Great Plains Nature Center located at 6232 E. 29th St. N., corner of Woodlawn and 29th North. Enjoy 2 1/2 miles of wheelchair accessible nature trails or go inside the nature center to view dioramas, a 2,200 gal. aquarium and children's interactive centers in Koch Habitat Hall. Call 683-5499 for more information. GO PLAY KANSAS The Wichita Park & Recreation Department is excited to announce the launching of a new website through “Visioneering Recreation Alliance ‘! Check it out today…. www.GoPlayKansas.com 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.

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.

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