Address: 1329 E. 13th St. North

District: District 1

Acres: 57.46

General Information

Parcels of for this park were acquired in 1901, 1941, 1946 and 1980. This is a wooded park located near the downtown area, formerly referred to as McKinley Park, and renamed in 1966 to honor Emerson McAdams, a long-time recreation employee.

Facilities at the park were enhanced in 1968 in conjunction with construction of the canal route. Land and Water Conservation Funds, provided by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks and the National Park Service, have been used to develop this park.

Amenities

• Assembly area
• Baseball/softball diamonds
• Basketball/multi-use courts
• Canal hike and bike trails
• Charcoal grill
• Children's playground
• Concession stand
• 4 drinking fountains
• Football field
• Open shelter
• Parking lots
• Picnic tables
• Recreation center
• Restroom facilities
• Swimming pool
• Tennis courts
• Tetherball courts
• Volleyball courts

Public Art

• World War II Monument

Park Map

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