City of Wichita - O.J. Watson Main

O.J. Watson Park

photograph taken by David Anders

Address: 3022 S. McLean Boulevard

Acres: 119.00

General Information

O.J. Watson Park is a beautiful 119-acre park with a 40-acre lake for fishing and pedal boats. This park offers a rustic setting for fishing and picnicking. A Kansas Fishing license is required to fish, and concessions and bait are available at the concession facility during spring, summer, and fall. The park is currently operating under Winter Hours.

Admission to the park is free, but a fee is charged for participation in some activities and all rides. Picnic shelters, an inside shelter, campfire circle and hayrack rides are available by reservation. The park also offers over 100 picnic tables on a first come/first served basis.

Hours of Operation:

WINTER HOURS: November 1 through March 16
8:00 am - 4:00 pm daily - closed on holidays
Rides will not operate until spring hours begin.

SUMMER HOURS: March 17 through September 30
8:00 am - 10 pm daily
Rides will operate 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm weekdays
Rides will operate noon to 8 pm on weekends

FALL HOURS: October 1 - 31
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Miniature golf, train, pony rides and pedal boats will be operated from Noon until dark on weekends only.

Instructional Classes

O.J. Watson Park offers a variety of recreation and education programming for all ages. Here is a small sample of what is being offered this Winter and Spring:

Grand Kansas Day
1-8pm on Saturday January 28th. Grandparents & Grandkids will honor this special day by creating a craft using Kansas products such as wheat & sunflower seeds, listening to a story about Kansas, creating your own Kansas poem, and learning a square dance.
Registration Deadline is Jan. 25, Fee is $13 per Grandparent; Grandkids are free. Ages 3+ (p. 8 in your Activity Guide)

Grand Valentine's Day Tea Party
It's tea time! Mothers, grandmothers, and aunts bring your favorite girls for an afternoon of stories, crafts, games and dainty sandwiches with tea. Ages 2-11 (p. 8 in your Activity Guide)

Brownie First Aid - Youth
Knowing how to get hlep in an emergency and treat minor injuries. (p. 13 in your Activity Guide)

Stretch and Tone - Active Adult
Get energized! Stay active and improve your muscle tone and flexibility. Bring your own exercise mat. (p. 26 in your Activity Guide)

Check the current 2012 Winter Spring Activities Guide for dates, times, and fees of these and other classes being offered at O.J. Watson Park.

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