Formerly Meridian Park, renamed to honor one of Wichita’s fallen canine officers.
Tag Archives: Wichita Parks
M.S. “Mitch” Mitchell Floodway formerly Big Arkansas River Park
A visit to Big Arkansas River Park reveals the scenic river, which was saved from major flooding by the Wichita Valley Center Flood Control Project. Despite the recent heavy rain, Jeremy and the writer take a walk along the river bank and chat with some fishermen. The writer also shares their high school memory of seining in the river.
McKnight Parkway
A bike path and hiking trail make up this open space dedicate to the man that farmed the land and sold it so Wichita could grow.
Edgebrook Park
Visiting one of five of Wichita’s smallest parks and its connection to Habitat for Humanity.
Wichita Skate Park
A stop at the Wichita Skatepark located under the Kellogg overpass downtown.
Palisade Park
Join us as we visit Palisade Park, a 4.59 acre parcel of land acquired by the Wichita Park Alliance in 1992 for the purpose of providing a neighborhood park. Unfortunately, there’s nothing in this park – no playground, sand pit, or path. Not even a sign!
Hope Park
Join us as we visit the small but charming Midtown Mini Park, now owned by the Board of Park Commissioners. See the jungle gym and take a walk around the park with us as we work on getting in shape. Despite its size, this park has plenty of character.
Swanson Park
A family homestead is turned into one of Wichita’s prettiest parks.
Kiwanis Park
Originally a park run by the Kiwanis club was turned over to the city, with one request.
Boston Park
An usual shelter, pool, jungle gym and a freezing cold day at Boston Park.
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