City of Wichita - Fishing & Boating Big Arkansas River Usage Schedule
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Big Arkansas River Usage Schedule

AlertRiver Access Restriction due to Construction
Until further notice, no boating permits will be issued for between the confluence of the river (Keeper of the Plains) and the Lincoln Street bridge due to the Lincoln Street Dam construction.

No boating of any type is allowed during special functions or festivals. Dates for these activities will be posted one week in advance.

Crew Rowing Practice & Non-Motorized Craft

  • no permit required
  • Monday-Sunday, 6-8 AM

Non-Motorized Craft

  • no permit required
  • Monday-Sunday, 6 AM - 9 PM

Power Boats & Personal Watercraft

  • permit required
  • Monday-Sunday, 8 AM - 8 PM

Park & Recreation

City Hall, 11th floor
455 North Main
Wichita, KS 67202

Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM
Monday-Friday

Phone: (316) 268-4361
Fax: (316) 858-7768

Doug Kupper, CPRP
Director of Parks & Recreation

David McGuire, CPRP
Superintendent - Forestry and Maintenance

Karen Holmes, CPRP
Superintendent - Recreation