July 4, 2013

Many Kansas state parks will be hosting family-friendly events throughout the holiday weekend

PRATT– If you’re looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate the 4th of July, look no farther than your local Kansas state park. Many Kansas state parks will be hosting family-friendly events throughout the holiday weekend, some starting as early as July 2. Although fireworks are allowed in some state parks, many prohibit the use of personal fireworks, so call ahead before planning your trip.

STATE PARKS THAT ALLOW PERSONAL FIREWORKS:

Elk City State Park: July 1-4, 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Designated area only.

STATE PARKS THAT DO NOT ALLOW PERSONAL FIREWORKS:

Cross Timbers State Park

El Dorado

Meade State Park

Milford State Park

Perry State Park

Pomona State Park

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Tuttle Creek State Park

Webster State Park

Wilson State Park

KANSAS STATE PARK 4th OF July Events:

7/3/13

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park/Garnett North Lake Park - “Libertyfest 2013”

7/4/13

Eisenhower State Park - Splash of Color (Tie Dye T-shirts)

El Dorado State Park - Fireworks Display

Friends of El Dorado Lake - Parade

Friends of Pomona State Park - Free Movie Night/Coffee and Donuts

Pomona State Park - Fireworks Display

7/5/13

Eisenhower State Park - “Wreck-It Ralph” Movie Night

Toronto Point/City of Toronto - Toronto Days

7/6/13

Cross Timbers State Park - Toronto Days

Eisenhower State Park - Sand Castle Contest

Glen Elder State Park - Fireworks display

Kanopolis State Park - Fireworks display

Perry State Park - Fireworks display

Wilson State Park - Lake Wilson Area Association Poker Run

7/7/13

Toronto Point/City of Toronto - Toronto Days

For more information on state park events, contact the respective state park office, or visit ksoutdoors.com and click “State Parks/This Week's Events.”

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