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| Home > Community Central > Play In Wichita > Outdoors |
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Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful
in the Wichita area. Take time to enjoy the beauty of
our parks, play a round of golf, hike the numerous nature
trails or bike along the Arkansas River.
Parks, Trails and Recreation
Wichitans have access to boating, waterskiing, sailing,
canoeing, fishing and swimming in local lakes and rivers.
The city has more than 26 miles of scenic bike paths that
wind throughout the city, one of which includes a trail
built along the original Chisolm Trail. There are 4,200
acres of parks and greenways in Wichita, along with 11
swimming pools and five interactive fountains offering
a chance to cool off in the middle of the city. Some featured
parks in the city include the Sedgwick County Park, adjacent
to the Sedgwick County Zoo, and OJ Watson Park, where
you can sail or take on a paddle boat in the pond.
From amusement parks to bowling alleys, Wichita has something
for everyone. If you're looking for some water-filled
entertainment, try the Rock
River Rapids which houses a giant tree house-themed
water spray ground, six crazy water slides and more. All
Star Adventures offers a variety of rides, along with
miniature golf, a driving range and an arcade.
Corn fields are abundant across Kansas, so every fall,
area farmers take advantage of their crops and open their
fields to the public after plowing "mazes" through the
tall stocks. Pumpkin patches also provide a fun outing
in the fall.
Golf
Golf courses in the Wichita area are well above par, and that's a good thing!
We have five of the most beautiful municipal courses in the Midwest and more
than 35 courses in the greater Wichita area, including public, private and
semi-private. Crestview Country Club
served as host site of the PGA Wichita Open in July 2005, and
Prairie Dunes Country Club
will host the 2006 U.S. Senior Open in July 2006.
Flint Hills National
Golf Course is looking forward to showcasing the 2007 USGA Senior Amateur
Championship in September 2007.
Participation Sports
Both children and adults can participate in city-wide leagues for most major
sports including soccer, softball, baseball, bowling, basketball and volleyball.
The Greater Wichita YMCA
has nine sites well stocked with workout equipment, pools and indoor basketball
courts. The North branch even has an outdoor aquatic center with a wave generating pool!
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