Great Plains Nature Center

The center is located within the park and is a cooperative effort between Local, State and Federal governments to provide an educational opportunity to the public.

 Visit Great Plains Nature Center

Island Pond

This fishing pond is 5 acres and carries largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.

Catch-and-release and artifical lures only.

Parking is available in the lot west of GPNC and walk approximately 200 yards northwest.

Open Shelter

One open shelter, 73' x 34' with two wings (9' x 34').

Restrooms

This restroom facility is located near the open shelter.

K-96 Bicycle Path

The 8-mile bicycle path follows the K-96 bypass from the intersection of 127th Street East and Central Avenue to Hillside Avenue.

No motorcycles are allowed on the path and all dogs must be on a leash.

Wichita Wild Habitat Area

Certain parks or portions of parks with naturally occurring plant and animal life have been designated as Wichita Wild Habitat Areas.

The Habitat Areas are open to visitors any time the park is open and are marked by special signs.

Red Fox

Sculpture by Randall Julian

This sculpture is located near the west entrance to Chisholm Creek park along the K-96 Bicycle Path.

Common Snapping Turtle

Sculpture by Randall Julian

This sculpture is located near the west entrance to Chisholm Creek park along the K-96 Bicycle Path.

Two Sandhill Cranes

Sculpture by Randall Julian

This sculpture is located along the K-96 Bicycle Path near the parking lot on the west side of the park.

Bison Skull

Sculpture by Randall Julian

This sculpture is located along the K-96 Bicycle Path on the north side of the park.

White-Tailed Deer Fawn

Sculpture by Randall Julian

This sculpture is located along the K-96 Bicycle Path off Woodlawn near the crosswalk light.

Jesse Chisholm
(1806-1868)

Indian trader, guide and interpreter who resided in Wichita at one time.

The Chisholm Trail and Chisholm Creek are named after him.