Announcements Fall 2008 Class Schedule Be sure to check out our new Department of Parks & Recreation Fall Class Schedule. Find out which classes are available, locations/dates/times and how to register! Looking for a Place to Rent for a Special Event? Check out our rental listing, fees and application forms! 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! Golfing Tips From the Pros Want to become a better golfer? Choose from 11 different videos with various golfing tips from the pros! 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? 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. Dream in Green Come share your dreams for Wichita's parks, recreation programs, and open spaces!

Featured Article City of Wichita's Two Newest Employees Watson Park is home to two of the City's newest employees! Right from C Arrow Stables, two male ponies were delivered on Tuesday, July 29th. Watson staff said good-bye to Rusty and Gino who were retired to C Arrow Stables where they will begin the process of finding a new home. The ponies were introduced to their fellow colleagues: Peanut, Clarence, Milo, Elvis and Bo. The ponies' names have not be determined yet; stay tuned for more from Watson Park! And don't forget to visit Watson Park's page to meet all of Watson's ponies and check out the activities available!

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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