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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

  • Wicked Island

    September 29 - October 28,
    Watson Park
    Event Details​

  • September Smash Sand Volleyball Tournament

    Saturday, September 30, 8am-4pm
    OJ Watson Park
    Event Details​

  • Urban Conservation Week

    Oct. 7-14,
    Great Plains Nature Center
    Event Details​

  • Storytime in the Park

    October 10, 10-10:45am
    Naftzger Park
    Event Details​

  • Art on the Trail

    October 14, 4-7pm
    Great Plains Nature Center
    Event Details​

  • Playing Across the Parks

    October 14, 10am-1pm
    Multiple Parks
    Event Details​

  • 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
    Event Details​

  • Wichita Chess Festival

    Saturday, November 4, 10:00am
    Naftzger Park
    Event Details​

  • Minute To Win It - City Crew Event

    Saturday, November 18, 1-3pm
    Boston Rec Center
    Event Details​

  • Watson's Christmas Express

    November 24 - December 23,
    Watson Park
    Event Details​

  • Breakfast with the Grinch - City Crew Event

    Saturday, December 16, 10am-12pm
    Evergreen Rec Center
    Event Details​

  • Visiting Park & Recreation?

    ​City Hall
    455​ N Main
    Wichita, KS 67202​

    8am - 5pm (M-F)
    CLOSED (Sa-Su)

    List of holiday ​closures​​

    ​Where do I park?

    ​Security Guidelines​

    ​Contact Us

    Field Conditions & Rainouts
    P: (316) 219-9777

    Administration
    P: (316) 268-4361
    F: (316) 858-7768

    Email Park & Recreation
    Inclement weather & refund policies

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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.