In late September, Topeca Coffee hosted a Specialty Coffee Association qualifying coffee competition in Tulsa. Since Andy was planning on helping out with the competition, we decided it would make a great family mini-vacation. And we were right! The Oklahoma Aquarium was our first stop on Saturday morning. It was fantastic. I was skeptical that an … More On the Road: Tulsa
This west Wichita park is located near 13th and 119th and has everything the kids wanted on this beautiful Kansas evening. A great play structure, slides, and friendly neighborhood kids that let the boys join in a rousing game of tag. Features: Playground Base: Sand Swings Slides Picnic Table Basketball Court Tennis Court – Probably … More #117. West Meadows Park
Edgebrook Park is located in the Habitat for Humanity Edgebrook Village on Jackson; between Broadway and Arkansas and between 32nd and 33rd streets. We went a few days after rain, and the park needs some mulch in areas, so it was pretty muddy. It looks like some local kids had a blast playing in the mud … More #116. Edgebrook Park
Leon Robinson Park is on the site of the old Greiffenstein Elementary School, which was hit by a tornado and then relocated in the 1990s. There's a metal detecting club here in Wichita that says it's a prime location for metal detecting. Features: Playground Base: Sand Swings Slide – A metal one! Merry-Go-Round … More #115. Leon Robinson Park
Boston Park is a large park in southeast Wichita near Woodlawn and Harry. The rec center is home to some great learning activities ranging from athletic to every day skills like cooking. It’s also host to Wichita Parks and Rec’s Specialty Camps for kids aged 6-13. This year they had themed camps like Lego Mania, … More #110. Boston Park
Harrison Park is a large park in southeast Wichita, off of Webb near Harry. This is the park that Wichita Rugby calls home. It's spacious and had a lot of different things to do. Features: Playground Base: Sand Swings Slides Walking Path with Exercise Stations Rugby Field Tennis Courts (probably not great for tennis, … More #109. W. B. Harrison Park
This park was hidden back in a southeast Wichita neighborhood (2907 S. West Parkway) and totally made the kids' day! It was another one where the entrance was between two houses, and makes you feel kind of like you're trespassing. But you come around that corner, and a playground opens up in front of you. … More #108. Towne Park
Did you know there were two parks named after Henry Schweiter in Wichita? Schweiter Park, which was our 62nd park, and Henry Park were both named in honor of the 1870s developer who owned large amounts of land in southeast Wichita. Features: Playground Base: Sand Swings Slides Picnic Table Bathrooms: None Mom Tips: This park … More #105. Henry Park
Alfred MacDonald Park has an 18-hole golf course, but it also has a small children's playground near the southeast corner of the park. There's also a couple of picnic tables and a short walking path in this area. It'd be perfect for a picnic and playdate. The view is amazing! Features: Playground Base: Sand Picnic … More #98. Alfred MacDonald Park
Edgemoor Park was one of the parks I spent my summers at growing up. The pool was always popular and the playground consisted of an amazing wood structure. I wish we had pictures of how it was before the new playground – it was amazing. Features: Playground Base: Picnic Tables Rec Center Tennis Courts Basketball … More #97. Edgemoor Park
Best Quest with Weston & Sully 