Arkansas River

Boating and Access

The Arkansas River Access Coalition, a consortium of municipalities, counties, and various user groups, has united to develop 120 miles of the Arkansas River into a recreational amenity that will draw users from all around the region.

Desired recreational uses include, but are not limited to, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hunting. To achieve this objective, a Master Plan has been created as a blueprint for developing access points at desired intervals in a way that is both cost-effective and protective of the Arkansas River's natural amenities and character.

Project Go​​als

• Protect the natural amenities and character of the Arkansas River corridor.
• Develop a Master Plan for recreational river access.
• Develop access point types and supporting facilities.
• Develop prioritized list of access points
• Build public awareness and support for the project's vision
  

Available for download: ​​ ARCAP Master Plan​​ ARCAP Brochure

2020 Arkansas River Trash Roundup #ArkRiverCleanup

Sponsors: Cargill, Spirit Aerosystems, City of Wichita, Ducks Unlimited - Wichita Chapter, Intrust Bank, Arkansas River Coalition, Terracon, Smile Craft Family Dentistry, Davis Moore Chevrolet - Big Al, Ray Rental, Spectrum Promotional, Waste Connections, Envision, Burns McDonnell, Key Construction, Marketplace Properties, Starbucks, NBC World Series, Pepsi, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger, Pure NRG Productions, Westar, Drury Plaza Hotel, Dillons, and Sedgwick County Zoo. Transportation Provided by Party Express Bus and Success National Lease. 

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