Cessna East Park

6115 E Mt. Vernon, 67218 | 23.04 acres

This park, donated by Cessna Aircraft Company in 1960, consists of two triangular tracts formed by the Kansas Turnpike cutting diagonally through the southeast side of Wichita. The northeast park along Mt. Vernon is used for sports, while the southwest park is used for picnicking and similar recreation activities. 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.

Picnic Amenities

Open Shelter | Picnic Tables | Restroom Facilities | Children's Playground | 2 Parking Lots

Rent an Outdoor Open Shelter

Sports Amenities

Gypsum Creek Bicycle Path | Basketball/Multi-use Court | Softball Diamonds | Tennis Courts

Rent a Softball Diamond

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All parks are closed between 12 midnight and 6:00 am unless otherwise posted.
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Unless otherwise posted, or as provided for in this chapter, the use of all park property and recreation facilities is prohibited, without a permit, from the hours of midnight to 6:00 a.m.