Emery Park was donated to the Board of Park Commissioners in 1955 by Julia Emery and Dr. Frank Emery in memory of their parents, Dr. and Mrs. F.W. Emery on the condition that the land be used for public park and recreation purposes.
The Group Effort Associated for Races (GEAR) constructed a BMX bike track at the park in 1987.
The park has the following attributes:
- 1 BMX Bike Track
- 1 Concession/ticket booth
- 1 R/C Raceway
- 1 Basketball/Multi-use court
- 1 Restroom facility - freestanding
- 1 Children's play area
- 1 Drinking fountain
- 1 Parking area (paved - 72 stalls)
- 1 Fishing pond
- 7 Picnic tables
- 42' Diameter open shelter with lights and electrical receptacles
For additional information:
http://www.emeryparkbmx.com/
http://www.wichitarcraceway.com/index_.htm