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WYANDOTTE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

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                              Find ways to get involved
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                              WYCO Parks & Recreation

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Board of Park                                                                                                                                    Wyandotte County                                                                                                                                               Important Numbers
Commissioners                                                                                                                                    Parks Foundation                                                                                                                                                                                  The Unified Government of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Shelter & Building          Wyandotte County Kansas
Ty Collins, Chairman                                                                                                                             Dave Hurrelbrink                                                                                                                                                        Reservations              City, KS Parks and Recreation
Billy Brame                                                                                                                                      Mike Connor                                                                                                                                                                                       Department would like to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         913-573-8327
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   recognize Professor Brian
Jeff Sachen                                                                                                                                      Pat Gates                                                                                                                                                                        Sports           Merriman and his Graphic
Carolyn Wyatt                                                                                                                                    John McTaggart                                                                                                                                                                913-573-8330        Design students at MidAmerica
Bridget Holton-Deere                                                                                                                             Gilbert Castro                                                                                                                                                                                    Nazarene University for their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Golf Course         creative skills, dedication, and
Faith Rivera                                                                                                                                     Ty Collins                                                                                                                                                                    913-573-8570        collaboration on the design
Beatrice L. Lee                                                                                                                                  Steve Dominic                                                                                                                                                                                     of this publication. Thank you
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Special Events      from the Unified Government
Craig Howell                                                                                                                                     Dan Welch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                913-573-8397       of Wyandotte County Kansas
Micah King                                                                                                                                       Jennifer Slaughter                                                                                                                                                                                City, KS Parks and Recreation
John McTaggart                                                                                                                                   Dana Bye                                                                                                                                                                       Recreation         Department!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               913-573-8329
Pat Gates                                                                                                                                        Taylor Clark
Tammie Romstad
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CONTACT US
 WELCOME TO
 WYCO PARKS                                     Hours    Monday - Friday | 8:00pm - 5:00pm

 & RECREATION                      Assistant Directors

                                                Email
                                                         Jack Webb and Angel Obert

                                                         parksinfo@wycokck.org
                                               Phone
 On behalf of the Unified                                913. 573. 8327
 Government of Wyandotte                          Fax    913. 573. 8328
 County/Kansas City, Kansas                 Locations    5033 State Avenue
 Parks and Recreation
                                                         Kansas City, KS
 Department, We invite you
 to explore the attractions,                             West Office at Wyandotte County Lake
 and services offered through                            3488 West Drive
 Parks and Recreation.                                   Kansas City, KS
 Whether you’re interested in
 fishing at Wyandotte County        The Parks & Recreation Department has incredible spaces and
 Lake, playing a round of golf      events for the whole family to enjoy. Our Department maintains
 at Sunflower Hills, renting        several lakes that can be used for many outdoor activities. For
                                    updated information visit www.wycokck.org/parks.
 space for a community
 meeting or enrolling your
 kids or yourself in a sports
 league, we have options for                EXPLORE INSIDE
 everyone!
                                     4      Community Centers
 It is our mission to provide
 clean, safe facilities and well     7      Rental Halls
 maintained green spaces for         8      Shelters
 the public to enjoy and to
                                     9      Fishing & Boating
 make available recreation
 programming for all. We            10      Spring/Summer Sports Programs
 are proud of our strong            12      Pool and Spray Parks
 established partnerships
 within the community that          14      Spring and Summer Activities
 allow us to provide such           19      Special Events
 a variety of activities. We
 would encourage you to             20      Registration Form (English)
 look through this Fall/            21      Registration Form (Spanish)
 Winter Guide and explore
 the options within your            22      Special Populations
 community!                         23      Sunflower Hills
                                    24      Park Maps
                                    26      Helpful Information

WWW.WYCOKCK.COM/PARKSANDREC
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COMMUNITY CENTERS

                                         ARMOURDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
                                         730 OSAGE | (913) 551-0408

                                         Armourdale Community Center has a small kitchen,
                                         meeting room and small gym. The capacity for the
                                         meeting room is 75 people. The meeting room and gym
                                         are available after 3:00pm on Saturdays or after 12:00pm on
                                         Sundays. Rental is by the hour with a minimum of two hours.
                                         The center closes at 10:00pm both days.

                                         BETHANY COMMUNITY CENTER
                                         1120 CENTRAL AVE | 913-551-0400

                                         Bethany Community Center has a small kitchen, large meet-
                                         ing room and gym. The capacity for the meeting room is
                                         125 people. The meeting room and gym are available after
                                         3:00pm on Saturdays or after 12:00pm on Sundays. Rental is
                                         by the hour with a minimum of two hours. The center closes
                                         at 10:00pm both days.

                                         EISENHOWER COMMUNITY CENTER
                                         2901 N. 72ND STREET | 913-596-7050

                                         Eisenhower Community Center has a large kitchen, large
                                         meeting room and gym. The capacity for the meeting room
                                         is 125 people. The meeting room and gym are available
                                         after 3:00pm on Saturdays or after 12:00pm on Sundays.
                                         Rental is by the hour with a minimum of two hours. The cen-
                                         ter closes at 10:00pm both days.

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JOE E. AMAYO SR. ARGENTINE
COMMUNITY CENTER
2810 METROPOLITAN AVE | 913-261-4382

Joe Amayo Argentine Community Center has a small
community room that is available after 3:00pm on Saturdays
or after 12:00pm on Sundays. Rental is by the hour with a
minimum of two hours. The community room holds about
40 people.

Metro Fitness
913-808- 5939
manager@metro24fitness.com
Access through West Doors
24 Hour Weight Room equipment includes:
• Treadmills
• Recumbent Bikes
• Ellipticals
• Stair masters
• Free Weights
• Olympic Bench Press
• Olympic Squat Rack
• Full Body Circuit
Person may purchase memberships at resident or non res-
ident rate. To receive resident rate you must have proof of
Kansas City, KS address.
Membership Fee
Kansas City, KS Resident Rate -
19.99 Monthly or $200 Annually
Non Resident Rate - $35.00 Monthly or $360 Annually
Silver Sneaker Accepted
Staff Hours
Monday - Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 4am
Sat 9am - 1pm

BEATRICE L. LEE
COMMUNITY CENTER
1310 N. 10TH STREET | 913-551-0438
Beatrice L. Lee Community Center has a small kitchen,
meeting room and gym. The capacity for the meeting room
is 50 people. The meeting room and gym are available after
5:00pm on Saturdays or after 12:00pm on Sundays. Rental is
by the hour with a minimum of two hours. The center closes
at 10:00pm both days.

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PATRICIA “DIANE” KANE
                                                      COMMUNITY CENTER
                                                      3130 N. 122ND STREET | 913-721-5193

                                                      Kane Community Center has a large kitchen, large meeting
                                                      room and gym. The meeting room currently seats 100
                                                      people. The meeting room and gym are available after
                                                      3:00pm on Saturdays or after 12:00pm on Sundays. Rental is
                                                      by the hour with a minimum of two hours. The center closes
                                                      at 10:00pm both days.

                                                      KENSINGTON GYM
                                                      2900 STATE AVE | 913-551-0407

                                                      Kensington Gym is available after 3:00pm on Saturdays
                                                      or after 12:00pm on Sundays. Rental is by the hour with
                                                      a minimum of two hours. The center closes at 10:00pm
                                                      both days.

   MORE INFORMATION
   For more updated information on weekly                     How to Reserve a Center
   activities at our community centers pick up a copy
   of our monthly newsletter, The Buzz. The newsletter        Reservations for community centers can be made in
   contains information on special activities in all of our   person at the Administration Office, 5033 State Ave.
   community centers and parks. It also highlights the        in the Fleet Services Building (next to the Dental
   weekly activities of each center. You can pick up your     Office), or the Lake Office, 3488 West Drive Kansas
   copy at your local community center, library, online at    City, KS 66109. Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm,
   www.wycokck.org/parks or the Parks and Recreation          Mon. – Fri. The community rooms are available for
   office at 5033 State Ave., or the Lake Office, 3488        rent after 3:00pm on Saturdays or after 12:00 noon
   West Drive Kansas City, KS 66109.                          on Sundays. Rental is by the hour with a minimum of
                                                              two hours. The centers close at 10:00pm both days.
   We’re looking for new and exciting classes for all         Alcohol and smoking are not allowed.
   of our community centers. If you are interested in         For more information or to check on availability, call
   teaching a class at any of our community centers           913-573-8327.
   please contact the center directly or Shelly Burnett
   at 913-573-8329.                                           Learn more about us at www.wycokck.org/parks

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RENTAL HALLS
                                         JAMES P. DAVIS HALL
                                         WYANDOTTE COUNTY LAKE PARK
                                         91st and LEAVENWORTH RD.
                                         James P. Davis Hall is located at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and
                                         Leavenworth Road. The hall has a large kitchen, a dining room and a
                                         dance or meeting room. The capacity for this building is 150 people. It
                                         also has a patio overlooking the lake where many weddings have been
                                         held.
                                         James P. Davis Hall is a lodge style building constructed in the late
                                         1930s from native stone and timber. It is one of the most unique
                                         wedding locations in the metropolitan area.

                                         GEORGE MEYN
                                         126th and STATE AVE.
                                         The George Meyn Building, 126th & State Ave., is located in
                                         Wyandotte County Park. This building has a large dining hall, kitchen,
                                         full size stage, beer room, coat room and a large foyer. Capacity is 350
                                         people.
                                         A playground is adjacent to the Meyn Building; a skate park and tennis
                                         courts are within walking distance. Sunflower Hills Golf Course and the
                                         Junior Golf Course are also adjacent to the building.

                                         PIERSON COMMUNITY CENTER
                                         1800 S. 55th

                                         Pierson Community Center, 1800 South 55th, is located in Pierson
                                         Park. This is the largest facility in the park system with a large dining
                                         room, a huge kitchen, a large bar room and a coat room. Capacity is
                                         500 people.
                                         Pierson Park also offers fishing, skate park, spray park, playground,
                                         tennis courts and three picnic shelters.

HOW TO RESERVE A HALL
The reservation halls are suitable for wedding               in advance. Reservations are only accepted in person
receptions, family reunions and business meetings.           and the fee and deposit are both due at that time.
Smoking is prohibited inside of the facilities. Alcohol is   For more information on renting a hall please call
allowed for certain reservations and security is             913-573-8327.
required. Reservations are accepted up to one year

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SHELTERS

                                                      SEASONAL SHELTER AMENITIES

                                                       Park                    Restroom    Water       Electricity
                                                       Alvey Park              Yes         Yes         N/A
                                                       Big Eleven Lake         P           N/A         Yes
                                                       City Park North         P           N/A         N/A
                                                       City Park Pavillion     Yes         Yes         Yes
                                                       City Park Regan         Yes         Yes*        N/A
                                                       Eisenhower Park         Yes         Yes*        N/A
                                                       Emerson Park            P           Yes         Yes
                                                       Huron Park              N/A         N/A         Yes
                                                       Kaw Point Park          Yes         Yes         Yes
                                                       Klamm Park              Yes         Yes*        Yes
                                                       Matney Park             P           N/A         N/A
                                                       Parkwood Park           Yes         Yes         Yes
                                                       Pierson Park            Yes         Yes         Yes
                                                       Quindaro Park North     N/A         N/A         N/A
                                                       Quindaro Park South     Yes         Yes*        N/A
                                                       Rosedale Park           Yes         Yes*        Yes
                                                       Shawnee Park East       N/A         N/A         N/A
                                                       Shawnee Park West       Yes         Yes         N/A
                                                       St. Margret’s Park      N/A         Yes         N/A
                                                       Thomson Park            P           Yes         N/A
                                                       Welborn Park            P           N/A         Yes
                                                       WYCO Lake Park          Yes         Yes         Yes
                                                       WYCO Park               Yes         Yes         Yes

                                                     P – Portable Restroom
                                                     *- Running Water in Restroom Only
                                                     N/A – Not Available

   HOW TO RESERVE A SHELTER
   A shelter is an open-air structure with a roof           Shelter reservations start on January 2, 2020 and will
   and picnic tables under the roof. The shelters at        be accepted at the Parks and Recreation Office at
   Wyandotte County Lake, Pierson Park and Wyandotte        5033 State Ave. KCK 66102.
   County Park (Bonner, 126th and State Ave, all            On January 3, 2019 shelter reservations will be
   have grills to cook on, restrooms and playground         accepted at both Parks and Recreation Office’s, 5033
   equipment. For a complete list of shelters, locations,   State Ave. and 3488 West Dr. KCK 66109. Office hours
   and amenities visit our website                          are 8am – 5pm, Mon. – Fri. For more information or to
   www.wycokck.org/parks.                                   check availability, call 913-573-8327.

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FISHING & BOATING
                                                                Boating Rules and Regulations:
                                                                1. Boating at Wyandotte County Lake is permitted
                                                                   from 6:00am to 11:30am Boaters must be off the
                                                                   lake by 11:30am so the park can close by midnight.
                                                                2. Water vessels are permitted on Wyandotte County
                                                                   Lake only. All vessels must have permits and they
                                                                   are to be displayed on the right rear transom of the
                                                                   vessel.
                                                                3. Proper lighting must be displayed on the vessel
                                                                   from sunset to sunrise.
                                                                4. All children 12 and under must wear Coast Guard
                                                                   approved life preservers while on the vessel. Life
                                                                   preservers must be visible and easily accessible for
                                                                   all passengers on the vessel.
                                                                5. No reckless operation of a vessel will be tolerated.
                                                                6. No wake in coves.
                                                                7. 20 mph Speed Limit throughout the lake.
Season begins the 1st Saturday in
                                                                8. No personal watercraft, tubing or water-skiing.
March through November 30
                                                                9. No one will operate a vessel while intoxicated or
Fishing Rules and Regulations:                                     under the influence of drugs.
1.   Fishing at Wyandotte County Lake 6:00am to                 10. Sailboards and Kayaks are permitted. Preservers
     11:30pm. Fishermen must have vacated the parks                 and permits are required for both.
     by midnight.                                               11. No vessel may fish from or tie up to any pontoon
2.   Residents ages 16-64 must have a Unified                       dock. Slip owners are excluded, but they must be
     Government fishing permit in their possession in               on their boat and in their own slip. No fishing from
     addition to their Kansas State fishing license to fish         the docks.
     at Wyandotte County Lake.
                                                                12. Vessels will be respectful and courteous to bank
3.   All non-Kansas residents 16 years of age and over              anglers.
     must have a permit.
                                                                13. Misconduct or violation of rules and regulations will
4.   Each angler is limited to 2 lines with no more than 2
                                                                    result in fines and loss of boating privileges.
     baited hooks or artificial lures per line.
                                                                14. Administration reserves the right to prohibit any or
5.   Administration reserves the right to prohibit any or
                                                                    all fishing and boating at any time.
     all fishing and boating at any time.
6.   Each angler must keep his/her fish on a separate           15. Swimming from boats is allowed. Ask for rules and
     individual stringer or suitable container, so Sheriff          regulations.
     Department can easily identify possession and
     creel limits.
7.   Trot lines, bank lines, jug lines, netting or seining of
     fish is not permitted.
8.   Anglers may fish the entire lake except where
     posted. No bank fishing in the boathouse cove.
9.   Anglers must abide by State Rules and Regulations.
10. No open season on frogs, snakes or turtles.
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SUNFLOWER HILLS

                                        Sunflower Hills is an 18 hole Championship golf course designed
                                        by renowned architect Roger Packard. Located adjacent to the
                                        Kansas Speedway complex, just minutes from downtown Kansas City
                                        Missouri.
                                        Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy this challenging course. Sunflower
                                        Hills is long and hilly and features large greens. Many trees make
                                        control and accuracy important parts of a good round. Sunflower
                                        Hills also offers one of the newest and best junior facilities in the
                                        Kansas City area. The Junior golf course features six holes with three
                                        sets of tees, driving range, putting green and practice bunker.

Amenities Include:                 2019 Green Fee Rates (does not include a cart)
• Six sets of tees
                                                                Weekday            Weekend
• Zoysia fairways                                               Mon. - Fri.        Sat. & Sun.        Twilite
• Penncross bent grass greens      Patron                       $22.00             $30.00             $16.00
• Driving range                    WyCo Resident                $23.00             $32.00             $17.00
• Putting green
                                   Standard Rate                $27.00             $35.00             $18.00
• Chipping green
                                   Senior Patron                $16.00             $30.00             $16.00
• Practice bunker
                                   Senior WyCo Resident         $17.00             $32.00             $17.00
• Golf pro-shop
                                   Senior Standard              $18.00             $35.00             $18.00
• Snack bar
• 6 hole junior course             Junior Patron                $16.00             $30.00             $16.00
• Golf Professionals providing     Junior WyCo Resident         $17.00             $32.00             $17.00
  lessons, club fitting and club   Junior Standard              $18.00             $35.00             $18.00
  repair
• Tournament and group outings
                                   Membership                      Season Passes
  welcomed
• Home of the Wyandotte
  County Open. Longest running     Rates &                                                   Walking      Including
  tournament of its kind in the    Information                                               Season       Golf
  Greater Kansas City Area.                                                                  Pass         Cart
                                   Sunflower Hills                 Single Season Pass        $1,350       $2,225
                                   Patron Cards
                                                                   Senior Season Pass        $640         $1,415
Open Daily                         Single Patron     $110.00
                                                                   Family Season Pass        $1,750       $3,180
12200 Riverview Road               Senior Patron      $85.00       Twilite Season Pass       n/a          $1,165
Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012       Junior Patron      $85.00
                                                                                             Single       Family
Phone 913-573-8570                 Family Patron     $135.00
Fax 913-721-1025                                                   Driving Range Pass        $450.00      $595.00
Email: info@sunflowerhillsgolfcourse.com
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REGIONAL, COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

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    Park                        Street                                     Fields
    1. Bethany Park             Central Avenue & N. 12th Street            Tennis, Sand Volleyball, Futsal
    2. Bill Clem Park           Kansas Avenue & 10th Street                Softball
    3. City Park                Park Drive & S. 26th Street                Soccer, Softball
    4. Clopper Field            Powell Avenue & S. 34th Street             Tennis, Sand Volleyball, Futsal, Soccer
    5. Edgerton Park            Edgerton Avenue & N. 3rd Street            Basketball
    6. Eighth Street Park       Barnett Avenue & N. 8th Street             Tennis
    7. Eisenhower Park          Georgia Street & 72nd Street               Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Football, Soccer
    8. Emmerson Park            Strong Avenue & South 29th Street          Tennis
    9. Fairfax (Roswell) Park   Manor Crest Drive & N. 7th Street          Softball, Basketball
    10. Heathwood Park          Parallel Parkway & N. 10th Street          Baseball
    11. Jersey Creek Park       North 5th Street & Parallel Parkway        Basketball
    12. Kensington Park         State Avenue & N. 29th Street              Volleyball, Softball
    13. Klamm Park              Cleveland Avenue & N. 22nd Street          Baseball, Tennis
    14. Leo Alvey Park          Metropolitan Avenue & S. 49th Street       Soccer
    15. Matney Park             Shawnee Drive & S. 40th Street             Basketball
    16 Parkwood Park            952 Quindaro Boulevard                     Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis
    17. Pierson Park            Douglas & 55th Street                      Tennis
    18. Quindaro Park           Sewell & North 34th Street                 Volleyball, Softball, Tennis
    19. Rosedale Park           4100 Mission Road                          Softball, Tennis, Skate Park, Disc Golf
    20. Shawnee Park            Shawnee Avenue & S. 7th Street             Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Futsal
    21. Stony Point Park        8347 Elizabeth Avenue                      Softball, Tennis
    22. Thompson Park           59th & Nogard                              Sand Volleyball
    23. Welborn Park            Rowland Avenue & N. 55th Street            Tennis, Softball, Futsal
    24. Westheight Park         Wood Avenue & N. 22nd Street               Tennis
    25. WYCO Park               State Avenue & 126th Street                Tennis, Softball, Soccer, Disc Golf, Skate Park

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                Neighborhood parks east of Interstate 635 are shown in detail at right                                      35              12

                       PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
                       5033 STATE AVENUE

REGIONAL PARKS                                                           17.   Kaw Point Park – Fairfax Traffic Way at the Levee
                                                                         18.   Kensington Park – State Avenue & N. 29th Street
A. Wyandotte County Lake Park – 91st &
                                                                         19.   Mac’s Park – Glendale Avenue & Garfield Avenue
   Leavenworth Road
                                                                         20.   Matney Park – Shawnee Drive & S. 40th Street
B. Wyandotte County Park – 126th & State Avenue                          21.   Mt. Marty Park (Rosedale Arch)
C. Pierson Park – Douglas & S. 55th Street                                     Seminary Avenue & Hill Street
                                                                         22.   Northrup Park – Grandview Boulevard & N. 10th Street
COMMUNITY PARKS                                                          23.   Parkwood Park – 952 Quindaro Boulevard
D.    City Park – Park Drive & S. 26th Street                            24.   Prescott Park – Ridge & 13th Street
E.    Eisenhower – Georgia Avenue & N. 22nd Street                       25.   Quindaro Park – Sewell Avenue & N. 34th Street
                                                                         26.   Regan Park – Park Drive & 27th Street
F.    Klamm – Cleveland Avenue & N. 22nd Street                          27.   Ruby Park – Ruby Avenue & S. 30th Street
G.    Rosedale – Mission Road & W. 41st Street                           28.   Shawnee Park – Shawnee Avenue & S. 7th Street
                                                                         29.   Simpson Park – 726 Central Avenue
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS                                                       30.   Silver City Park – Lawrence Avenue & S. 25th Street
1.    Leo Alvey Park – Metropolitan Avenue & S. 49th Street              31.   Splitlog Park – 715 Splitlog Avenue
2.    Bethany Park – Central Avenue & N. 12th Street                     32.   Stony Point Park – Elizabeth Avenue & N. 86th Street
3.    Big Eleven Lake – State Avenue & N. 11th Street                    33.   St. Johns Park – Ann Avenue & N. 4th Street
4.    Bill Clem Park – Kansas Avenue & 10th Street                       34.   St. Margaret’s Park – Homer Avenue & S. 7th Street
5.    Clifton Park – Park Drive & 23rd Street                            35.   Thomson Park – Nogard Avenue & N. 59th Street
6.    Clopper Park – Powell Avenue & S. 34th Street                      36.   Trolley Park – Central Avenue & 19th Street
7.    Coronado Park – Freeman Avenue & N. 52nd Street                    37.   Vega Park – Metropolitan Avenue & S. 24th Street
8.    Edgerton Park – Edgerton Avenue & N. 3rd Street                    38.   Waterway Park – Grandview Boulevard
9.    Eighth Street Park – Barnett Avenue & N. 8th Street                      & N. 11th Street
10.   Emerson Park – Strong Avenue & S. 29th Street                      39.   Welborn Park – Rowland Avenue & N. 55th Street
11.   Fairfax Park – Manor Crest Drive & N. 7th Street                   40.   Westheight Park – Wood Avenue & N. 22nd Street
12.   Fisher Park – Fisher Street & W. 39th Avenue                       41.   Riverview Park – 100 S. 74th Street
13.   Flat Iron Park – Central Avenue & 14th Street                      42.   Hope Park – Crest Drive & S. 47th Street
14.   Heathwood Park – Parallel Parkway & N. 10th Street                 43.   Holy Family Park – Orchard & 6th Street
15.   Huron Park – Minnesota Avenue & N. 6th Street                      44.   Delaware – Ann Avenue & 74th Street
16.   Jersey Creek Park – N. 5th Street to                               45.   Lally Park – Central Avenue & 10th Street
      N. 18th Street on Parallel Parkway                                 46.   Boston Daniel Park – Waverly Avenue & 8th Street

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HELPFUL INFORMATION
WYANDOTTE COUNTY                                                  The trail is mowed summer and fall the public is welcome
                                                                  to use the trail except for days scheduled for school
HISTORICAL MUSEUM                                                 events. If Shelter F is reserved, additional parking for
                                                                  runners is available at the soccer field.
Located in the Wyandotte County Park, 126th and
State Ave., 631 N. 126th, Bonner Springs, KS
913-573-5002
                                                                  NOXIOUS WEEDS
Exhibit and Archives Hours:
                                                                  Herbicides to eradicate those weeds deemed noxious by
Mon. - Fri., 9:00am to 4:00pm
                                                                  the Kansas Legislature will be sold starting in the spring
Sat. 9:00am to 12:00pm                                            of 2019 at the Noxious Weeds office located in front of
Closed: Sundays and Holidays                                      Shelter 2 at Wyandotte County Lake Park. To purchase
The Wyandotte County Museum staff works to identify,              the chemicals, you must be a Wyandotte County
collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate material and        resident, be able to identify one or more noxious weeds
information pertaining to Wyandotte County history in             on your property, and have an ID proving your residency.
order to assist the public in understanding, appreciating,        Cash is the only method of payment accepted. For more
and assisting in the preservation of the heritage of our          information, including a list of the current noxious weeds,
city and county.                                                  please visit the Unified Government of Wyandotte
                                                                  County Parks & Recreation website: www.wycokck.org/
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER                                         Parks, and search “Noxious Weeds”, or call (913) 573-
AMPHITHEATRE                                                      8392.

633 N. 130TH,
                                                                  VACANT LOTS
BONNER SPRINGS, KS 66102
                                                                  To report a vacant lot with overgrown grass or weeds,
Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre is an open-air             please call (913) 573-8306. Include in your message: The
performance venue located in Bonner Springs, Kansas.              address or cross streets of vacant lot, your name, and
Opened in 1984 as Sandstone Amphitheatre, it is a                 a contact number. Calls will only be returned if more
place where concert fans have been making memories                information is needed regarding the lot. Lots will be
for over twenty years. Audience capacity at Providence            assessed and handled accordingly. Any overgrown lot
Medical Center Amphitheatre is 18,000 people, including           that has a house, whether occupied or vacant, on
approximately 3,100 box and reserved seats.                       it should be submitted to Code Enforcement at
                                                                  (913) 573-8600.
BRIDLE TRAIL
The bridle trail at Wyandotte County Park Lake, 91st
                                                                  THE WYANDOTTE COUNTY PARKS
and Leavenworth Road, is a scenic 10 mile ride. The trail         FOUNDATION
starts at the 83rd Street entrance next to a horse trailer
parking lot.                                                      The Wyandotte County Parks Foundation is a non-profit,
There is no fee for horses, riders, trailers. The trail is open   501 © 3 organization that provides opportunities for
daylight hours only.                                              individuals and organizations to improve the quality of
                                                                  life through the support of parks and recreation services
CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL                                               in Wyandotte County Kansas.
                                                                  To make a donation, please send your contribution to:
                                                                  The Wyandotte County Parks Foundation
The Cross Country Trail is located in Wyandotte County
                                                                  5033 State Avenue
Park, 126th and State Avenue. The closest access to the
                                                                  Kansas City, Kansas 66102
trail is adjacent to Shelter F on 126th by the first entrance
                                                                  Attention: Dave Hurrelbrink, President
into the park. Many schools in the metropolitan area have
                                                                  If you have questions, call 913-573-8327
used this trail for their cross country events.
                                                                  parksinfo@wycokck.org

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