Parks Near Wichita, Kansas
Gateway to the Great Plains, Wichita offers access to tallgrass prairies, unique rock formations, and Flint Hills scenery.
Popular Parks Near Wichita
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
80 miles from Wichita
4.6
National Preserve
Highlights:
- Last tallgrass prairie
- Bison herd
- Historic ranch
Mushroom Rock State Park
100 miles from Wichita
4.3
State Park
Highlights:
- Unique formations
- Geology
- Photo opportunities
Cheney State Park
25 miles from Wichita
4.2
State Park
Highlights:
- Lake recreation
- Beaches
- Camping
Popular Activities
- Prairie hiking
- Birdwatching
- Photography
- Lake activities
- Stargazing
Best Times to Visit
- Spring for wildflowers
- Fall for bison
- Summer for lake activities
Driving Tips
- Flint Hills Scenic Byway is beautiful
- Prairie burns happen in spring
- Few services in rural areas - gas up
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