Prospect Park was our next stop this evening. It’s right across the street from Otis Park at 1330 N. Main. It’s a perfect little neighborhood park! A mix of traditional and modern equipment and the kids had a blast! Features: Playground Base: Both Sand and Rubber! Park Benches Swings Mom Tips: This park … More #22. Prospect Park
Otis Park is an oasis in Midtown, right off of 13th and Otis (near 13th and Market). It’s a nice little park with shaded benches, landscaping and it’s right off of the Midtown Bike Path. When the boys were exploring, we found a chicken living in the bushes! But couldn’t get it on film or … More #21. Otis Park
Minisa Park was one I frequented as a kid, but it has changed a lot in the few *cough* years since then. So it’s only fitting that Grandpa Dan joined us tonight! Minisa is located on 13th Street, across the Arkansas River from North High and across the street from Wichita staple, Riverside Cafe (704 … More #20. Minisa Park
This park is located right on 13th Street, in between Oliver and Edgemoor (5115 E. 13th). According to the Wichita Parks and Rec website, this park used to be named “Williamsburg Park.” If you’re using the “parks nearby” feature on your iPhone maps app, this one doesn’t register. It’s another one of those parks that … More #19. Claude Lambe Park
All of the parks we visited today were accessed by use of the Q-Line (Wichita’s FREE downtown trolley). We parked the car and got on the stop at Clifton Square to head west, towards downtown. Our first stop was at the corner of St. Francis and Douglas. Here we visited Espresso To Go Go, Naftzger … More Our Q-Line Adventure
This park was Daddy’s favorite, as it’s across the street from Central Standard Brewing Company (201 S. Greenwood). http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/Hyde.aspx Michelle and I agreed that we didn’t feel like we were in Wichita– this park definitely has a small-town feel! Features: Playground Base: Rubber Parkbenches Community Facility Restrooms Across from the Coolest … More #18. Hyde Park
This cool sculpture park is located at 205 E. Douglas. The Wichita Parks and Rec site calls this a “pocket park” and says that it sits on the spot where the Dockum Drugstore Sit-In took place. http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/ReflectionSquare.aspx Features: Interactive Sculptures Soda Fountain Counter (you can actually sit and have your lunch there) Water … More #17. Chester I. Lewis Reflection Square Park
This rad new park is a family favorite of ours! It’s located at 121 E. Douglas, and absolutely adorable. For years I would pass by this giant hole and it made me sad… but now… It’s bright… And fun!! Plus they regularly host food trucks! The food truck schedule and more info on the … More Bonus Post – ICT Pop Up Park
This park is located at 123 W. Douglas, right by Century II. The boys recognized it as the water fountain that has the Christmas light dragon during the holidays. The Wichita Parks and Rec site calls this a mini-park as it is only 1/2 acre! http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/FinlayRoss.aspx And since there were no signs telling people to … More #16. Finlay Ross Park
Our next stop was the park nestled between Century II, Douglas and the Arkansas River (401 W. Douglas – http://www.wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/APWoodard.aspx). I used to play on this statue every Riverfest when I was a kid. I always thought it was a whale or waves, but it’s a bird according to the Wichita Parks and Rec website. … More #15. A. Price Woodard Park
Best Quest with Weston & Sully 