Although this isn’t technically a park, we just had to hit Gallery Alley today! Located in the alley east of 86 Cold Press on Douglas (down from Wichita landmark restaurant Old Mill Tasty Shop), you find this amazing art and community project.           This would be a perfect place to meet friends … More Bonus Post – Gallery Alley

This little oasis in downtown Wichita (located north of the old Spaghetti Warehouse building on St. Francis and Douglas) was quite popular on this hot Saturday.   There were a lot of homeless people at the park trying to stay cool.   This park is frequented by local photographers because the beautiful landscaping.     … More #14. Naftzger Park

This is my favorite part of Sedgwick County Park! This “boundless playscape” is fenced in and offers something for all age groups!  This area of the park is for 2-5 year olds. Last night’s storm flooded the sand play area! I’ve seen versions of this swing in videos on Facebook, but never in real life. … More #13. Sedgwick County Park (Part 2 – Sunrise)

Sedgwick County Park is HUGE, so we’re going to break it down in multiple posts/visits. Today we hit the north side of the park for some fishing! I remember this fishing dock from when I was a kid!    The helicopter mom in me did not like this! Seemed in disrepair and dangerous, which made … More #13. Sedgwick County Park (Part 1)

Our 12th park is by far my favorite!! Elm Neighborhood Park is at the corner of Central and Grove.  We drive by this park a lot and the boys have been begging to play here.  Strangely, I can’t find anything about it on the Wichita Parks & Rec site. There was an article from 2015, … More #12. Elm Neighborhood Park

Down the street from Evergreen Park and across the street from Cloud Elementary, we found a smaller version in Schell Park (1000 W. 24th Street – http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/Schell.aspx)   Schell’s jungle gym/climby thing (as Weston calls it) was identical to the one at Evergreen Park.  Features:  Playground Base: sand Volleyball  Soccer field  Bathrooms A young lady … More #11. Schell Park

Looking for a way to cool off after our day of “parkin’ it,” we went to Lincoln Park (1323 S. Topeka – http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/Lincoln.aspx). It’s right off of Broadway next to the Kansas Firefighter Muesum and down the street from the old Lincoln Elementary.  We hit the Little Tykes Viking ship first, and it was great! Some … More #9. Lincoln Park

Herman Hill Park was a beautiful park! Located behind the Wichita Police Department Substation at Pawnee and Broadway (101 E. Pawnee – http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/HermanHill.aspx) this park is home to a disc golf course and the Water Center as well as a playground and nature trail.    From the nature trail we could see across the river … More #8. Herman Hill Park

This park is located (1803 S. Seneca – http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/Aley.aspx) right next to Stanley Elementary at Seneca and Martinson.     Features: Playground Base: Rubber Swings: None Pool Athletic fields  Skate park Picnic Tables Mom Tips: The playground equipment is right next to the pool, so if you’re not going into the pool prepare for the whining. … More #7. Aley Park

Under the bridge and just down the road from Linwood Park North (1901 S. Kansas) was Linwood Park South (http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/LinwoodSouth.aspx), a massive park complex including a library, fitness and rec center, pool, playground, and athletic fields.     We noticed a fenced area near the playground and found an old horseshoe tournament space! What a unique … More #6. Linwood Park South