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ATTENTION RIVER USERS: The Arkansas River is closed for all recreational activity due to the high flow rate. Visit River Recreation. (Updated 5/26)

Upcoming Events

Storytime in the Park
Tuesday, September 26, 10-10:45am
Naftzger Park
Event Details
Wicked Island
September 29 - October 28,
Watson Park
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September Smash Sand Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, September 30, 8am-4pm
OJ Watson Park
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Urban Conservation Week
Oct. 7-14,
Great Plains Nature Center
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Storytime in the Park
October 10, 10-10:45am
Naftzger Park
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Art on the Trail
October 14, 4-7pm
Great Plains Nature Center
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Playing Across the Parks
October 14, 10am-1pm
Multiple Parks
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Linwood Grade School Halloween Party
October 20, 6-8pm
Linwood Recreation Center
Owl-O-Ween - City Crew Event
Sunday, October 22, 1-3pm
Central Riverside Park
Event Details
Evergreen Fall Festival
October 27, 6-8pm
Evergreen Recreation Center
Fall Work Day
November 4,
Great Plains Nature Center
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Wichita Chess Festival
Saturday, November 4, 10:00am
Naftzger Park
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Minute To Win It - City Crew Event
Saturday, November 18, 1-3pm
Boston Rec Center
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Watson's Christmas Express
November 24 - December 23,
Watson Park
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Breakfast with the Grinch - City Crew Event
Saturday, December 16, 10am-12pm
Evergreen Rec Center
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City Hall
455 N Main
Wichita, KS 67202
8am - 5pm (M-F)
CLOSED (Sa-Su)
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P: (316) 219-9777
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P: (316) 268-4361
F: (316) 858-7768
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Park Hours
All parks are closed between 12 midnight and 6:00 am unless otherwise posted.
City Ordinance
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.