Announcements Dream in Green Come share your dreams for Wichita's parks, recreation programs, and open spaces! Summer 2008 Class Schedule Be sure to check out our new Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Class Schedule.  Find out which classes are available, locations/dates/times and how to register! Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Stop to smell the flowers! Visit www.botanica.org! Century II Convention Center Want to catch a show? Visit www.century2.org! GolfWichita.com Trying to locate a golf course? Need a tee time? Want to learn more? Visit www.golfwichita.com! LW Clapp Golf Course is currently offering an active military discount! Download the military discount flyer for more information! Youth & Adult Sports Field Conditions & Rainouts For field conditions and rainouts regarding Youth and Adult Sports, please call the Hotline at (316) 219-9777. Find a City Park Need help locating a City Park? Looking for a Place to Rent? Check out our rental listing and fees! Adopt-A-Park Agreement/Contract The Department of Park and Recreation has developed an Adopt-A-Park agreement/contract for use with neighborhoods and other community groups.

Host a Party at One of Our Parks! With summer right around the corner it’s time to get outside and get to the parks!! What a wonderful place to hold a baby shower, birthday party or family reunion. No matter what type of event you are planning we have a great location for you, indoor or outdoor! For a list of all of our parks, their addresses and amenities, go to Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Corridors. For further assistance regarding holding an event in one of our parks, please call 316-268-4361. The photograph shown above was taken at Watson Park – this inflatable is available for rent at Watson at very reasonable prices!  Call Watson Park at 529-9940 for further details.

Our Mission

The mission of the Park and Recreation Department is to provide a cost-effective system of safe and attractive parks and recreation land, facilities and programs that enhance the beautification of the City, provide for the leisure time pursuits of all Wichita residents and visitors, and promote appreciation of the City’s environmental resources.

The Park and Recreation Department:

• Provides recreational opportunities
• Maintains landscaping at City parks, facilities & along right-of-ways
• Operates a number of cultural and performing arts facilities.

The department supports:

• 4,347 acres of parks and greenways
• 2,407 acres of rights-of-way (medians, highways, arterials and boulevards)
• 10 recreation centers
• 11 swimming pools
• 52 athletic fields
• 5 golf courses
• 8 interactive fountains
• CityArts
• Numerous adult & youth-based activities & athletics programs.

Current department operating units consist of:

• Administration
• Forestry and Central Support
• Botanica
• Recreation
• Century II Convention Center and Expo Hall
• Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
• Wichita Ice Center

The Park and Recreation Department offers:

• Indoor & outdoor facilities for rental to public and private groups
• A broad range of recreation classes
• Athletic programs
• The Wichita Ice Center
• Special event opportunities.

Formal banquet and reception sites are also available at Century II Convention Center (316-264-9121), and Botanica, The Wichita Gardens (316-264-0448).

For information, reservations, and registration in any Park and Recreation program, call (316) 268-4361.

The Health and Wellness Coalition is another organization that promotes physical activity and good nutrition through programs and policies.

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