Location: Tuttle Creek State Park at River Pond
Type: Hunter Ed Course
Dates: 03/26/19 - 04/02/19
Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park office
Other Information:
Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park Office at River Pond area (8am-4pm). Students receive class syllabus, locations, home work assignments, and manual at registration. The class is free to all students 11 years old or older.
Location: Eisenhower State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Contact: Craig Wolf
Phone No: 620-664-3963
Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Horse Trail Ride
Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019
Contact: Jo Turner
Phone No: 785 230 4349
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
Location start is a Perry State Park Wild Horse Equestrian Campground.
Please remember that vehicle permits are required for entrance into the State Park. If you do not have the annual vehicle permit for the Kansas State Parks for 2019. There is a self pay station located at the office parking lot. It is 5.00 a day per vehicle.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Dates: 04/06/19 - 04/07/19
Contact: Richard Heflin
Phone No: 785 246 0243
Time: 5:30 am - 5:00 pm
Other Information:
Bass FISHING TOURNAMENT - Youth Tournament
This 2- DAY Event will be held at the LAKE VIEW BOAT RAMP
Vehicle Permits are required to enter the State Parks - No matter the length of stay.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 06, 2019
Contact: David Studebaker
Phone No: 785 289 0007
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
FISHING TOURNAMENT - Event will take place at the NORTH BOAT RAMP
Vehicle permits are required for all vehicles. No matter the length of stay inside the park.
David Studebaker studebakerdavid@yahoo.com or Craig Collings 816-261-9353
Location: Lake Henry, Clinton State Park
Type: Aquatic Education
Date: Saturday, April 06, 2019
Contact: Sherri Withers
Phone No: 785-842-8562
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Family Fish Camp for elementary students and their families at Lake Henry is Clinton State Park. Learn how to have a safe and successful fishing trip from KDWPT staff, Fishing Future's Master Anglers, and FishKS Instructors. Volunteers Needed! Please contact Sherri Withers at Clinton State Park (785-842-8562) for more information and to volunteer.
Location: Eisenhower State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Contact: Darrin Jones
Phone No: 816-591-7011
Time: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Contact: Zach Vielhauer
Phone No: 913-226-9013
Time: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Bass FIHSING TOURNAMENT - Kansas State Bass Fishing Team
The event will be held at the Lake View Boat Ramp
Vehicle Permits are required to enter the State Parks - No matter the length of stay
Location: Eisenhower State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2019
Contact: Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club
Phone No: 913-684-2589
Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Eisenhower State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2019
Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Bass Tournament at Melvern Reservoir, Eisenhower State Park West Ramp
For more info, go to: http://www.eastksbassmasters.com/home.html
Location: Cross Timbers State Park - Toronto Point
Type: Area School Event
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Contact: Kimberly Jones
Phone No: 620-637-2213
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Earth day event held especially for area schools. The students will enjoy Kansas Wildlife, Archery, Shelter Building, and more. Event sponsored by the OK Kids program presented by the Kansas Wildscape Foundation.
Location: Picnic Area at Clinton State Park
Type: Race Meet
Dates: 04/20/19 - 04/21/19
Contact: Vickie Jacobs
Phone No: Vickie 785-379-5430 / Scott 913-907-5361
Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Other Information:
This event is in the Clinton State Park day use area. Lure coursing race meet.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Trail Running
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019
Contact: Ben Holmes
Phone No: 816 810 0440
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Other Information:
Trail Running Race on the MTB Trails
Start/Finish at the Branded B Ranch Meriden KS
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: FIshing Tournament
Date: Saturday, May 04, 2019
Contact: RIck Wheeler
Phone No: 316-734-1430
Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Check with organizer for exact times
Location: El Dorado State Park
Type: Aquatic Education
Date: Saturday, May 04, 2019
Contact: Phil Taunton
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
Family Fish Camp at El Dorado State Park, location TBD, on May 4th. Participants can learn how to make their fishing trips safe and successful from Fishing' Future Master Anglers and FishKS Instructors. To register or volunteer to help, please contact Phil Taunton (KVOE, What's in Outdoors) 620-794-5373.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Sunday, May 05, 2019
Contact: Brian Keeney
Phone No: 913 424 8285
Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Bass Tournament Lake View Boat Ramp
Location: Clinton State Park
Type: Lure coursing pratice
Date: Sunday, May 12, 2019
Contact: Scott 913-907-5361 / Vickie 785-379-5430
Phone No: 816-405-6856
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: Amphibian & Reptile Interpretive Program and Youth Archery Clinic
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Contact: Thane Loring
Phone No: 785.753.4971
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
Amphibian & Reptile Interpretive Program will be at 10 am. Youth Archery Clinic will be at 2pm. Location for events will be announced. State park vehicle permit is required.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Trail Running
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Contact: Ben Holmes
Phone No: 816 810 0440
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Other Information:
Trail Running race on the MTB Trails
Start/Finish at the Branded B Ranch in Meriden KS
Location: Fall River State Park
Type: Trail Hike/Bike
Date: Saturday, June 01, 2019
Contact: Kimberly Jones
Phone No: 620-637-2213
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking or mountain biking one of seven trails at Fall River. Check out the new Badger Creek Trail just recently completed by the Kansas Trails Council. Insect repellent, water, and sunscreen are recommended.
Location: Prairie Dog State Park
Type: Outdoor Kansas for Kids Day
Date: Saturday, June 01, 2019
Contact: Luke VanSkike
Phone No: 785-877-2953
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Bring the kids out for hiking, fishing, archery, trap shooting, jet ski simulator and more plus a free lunch. All youth in attendance will receive a prize. Meet at the Prairie Dog State Park Office at 8:00 am. No vehicle permits are required since this is a free entry day.
Location: Cross Timbers State Park
Type: Trail Hike/Bike
Date: Saturday, June 01, 2019
Contact: Kimberly Jones
Phone No: 620-637-2213
Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Other Information:
Celebrating National Trails Day! Cross Timbers has six trails for you to enjoy nearly 15 miles total.
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: Kids Fishing Clinic
Date: Sunday, June 09, 2019
Contact: Thane Loring
Phone No: (785) 753-4971
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
Kids Fishing Clinic. Ages 7-15. Pre-Registration at the State Park Office no later than Thursday, June 6th. Participants will learn fishing techniques and fish identification, with an adult mentor. Registration is limited.
Location: Clinton State Park
Type: Dog Race
Date: Sunday, June 09, 2019
Contact: Vickie Jacobs
Phone No: Vickie 785-379-5430 Scott 913-907-5361
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
This event is in the Clinton State Park day use area. Lure coursing practice
Location: Eisenhower State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019
Contact: KC Team Tour
Phone No: 913-449-7099
Time: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: Family/Team or Individual Cardboard Boat Building Contest
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2019
Contact: Thane Loring
Phone No: (785) 753-4971
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Participants must design and build a cardboard boat (specifications will be available in early June), and bring it to the Southwinds Beach for the contest to see who’s boat can float through the designated course without sinking! The boat’s “captain” must be aboard to qualify.
Location: Glen Elder State Park
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 06/22/19 - 06/23/19
Time: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other Information:
Annual KS Walleye Assoc Tournament at Waconda Lake
Location: Eisenhower State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019
Contact: Brian Monson
Phone No: 913638-7539
Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: Fireworks Display
Date: Saturday, July 06, 2019
Contact: Thane Loring, Park Manager
Phone No: 785-753-4971
Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Other Information:
Independence Day Fireworks Display will be presented from the Walleye Point area of Lovewell State Park, beginning at dusk on Saturday, June 30th. State Park Vehicle Permit is required. Event is tentative, pending private fundraising for fireworks purchase.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Equine Trail Ride Benefit
Dates: 07/12/19 - 07/14/19
Contact: Kelley Hamersky
Phone No: 785 640 3398
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Contact Douglas County Trail Riders for entrance fees, etc. for this event. dctr@dctr.org
Location Wild Horse Equestrian Campground and Trails at Perry State Park.
Location: Pomona State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
Bass tournament at Boat Ramp #1 in Pomona State Park.
For more information, go to http://www.eastksbassmasters.com/home.html
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Mountain Bike Event
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019
Contact: Danny or Tara Noble
Phone No: 785 633 5058
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 am
Other Information:
State Park Vehicle Permits are required
Location Perry State Park - Biking and Hiking
Commissioner(s) Danny and Tara Noble 785 633-5058 edwinnoble@yahoo.com or tbusmom@yahoo.com
Additional information Sunflower State Games https://sunflowergames.com/index.php/sports/mountain-biking
Additional information for all Sunflower State Games
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: Outdoor Games and Recreation
Date: Saturday, August 03, 2019
Contact: Thane Loring
Phone No: (785) 753-4971
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Other Information:
Kayak Kruse; Co-Ed Mud Volleyball, $20 per team; Sandpile Treasure Hunt; Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest Pre-Registration required for Mud Volleyball, no later than August 1st.
Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area - Casner Creek Campground
Type: Stargazing
Date: Saturday, August 03, 2019
Contact: Kimberly Jones
Phone No: 620-637-2213
Time: 8:00 pm
Other Information:
Enjoy a night with the Kansas Astronomical Observers, they will present an educational program, we'll enjoy refreshments, and then look into the night sky as it gets dark to see planets, moons, stars, constellations, nebulas, and other fun wonders of our skies! Event is in Casner Creek Campground, lawn chairs, and insect repellant are recommended to fully enjoy this great event!
Location: Clinton State Park Boat Ramp #2
Type: Bass Tournament
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Contact: Mike Jordan
Phone No: 402-806-5991
Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Catch and release Bass Tournament
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: Christmas Lighting Contest
Dates: 08/17/19 - 08/18/19
Contact: Thane Loring
Phone No: (785) 753-4971
Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 am
Other Information:
Campers decorate their campsites and camping cabins in yuletide themes. The public is encouraged to view the decorations. Entries must register at the State Park Office by 5 pm on Saturday. Decorations are judged Saturday evening, Prizes awarded Sunday morning at 11am.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tail Ride
Dates: 08/30/19 - 09/02/19
Contact: Dewayne Burgess or Jo Turner
Phone No: 785 230 5241 785 230 4349
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Friends of Perry Lake Wild Horse Trails
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Dates: 09/07/19 - 09/08/19
Contact: David Studebaker
Phone No: 785 289 0007
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
FISHING TOURNAMENT - Event will take place at the Lake View Boat Ramp
Vehicle permits are required for all vehicles no matter the length of stay
David Studebaker stidebakerdavid@yahoo.com Craig Collings 816-261-9353
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: 3D Archery Tournament; Free park vehicle entrance.
Date: Sunday, September 08, 2019
Contact: Thane Loring
Phone No: (785) 753-4971
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
3D Archery Shoot begins at 9 am - Individuals compete on 14 station 3D archery range. Divisions for Men, Women, Youth. Steel Deer Target Contest at 12 noon. Prizes awarded at 1 pm. Free Park Entrance Day, no vehicle permits required.
Location: Clinton State Park
Type: Lure Coursing
Date: Sunday, September 08, 2019
Contact: Vickie Jacobs
Phone No: Scott 913-907-5361 / Vickie 785-379-5430
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
West Field. Lure Coursing This event is in the Clinton State Park day use area. Lure coursing practice
Location: Wilson State Park-Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 09/14/19 - 09/15/19
Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Dates: 09/20/19 - 09/22/19
Contact: Craig Eastman
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Company Event BBQ and Fishing Tournament - Lake View Campground, Boat Ramp, and Shelter, and Cottonwood Bridge Campground
Contact: craig.eastman@bnsf.com
Location: Picnic Area at Clinton State Park
Type: Race Meet
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Contact: Vickie Jacobs
Phone No: Vickie 785-379-5430 / Scott 913-907-5361
Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Other Information:
This event is in the Clinton State Park day use area. Lure coursing Race Meet.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Trail Ride Rain or Shine
Dates: 09/27/19 - 09/29/19
Contact: Critter Care Voice Mail
Phone No: 785 478 9985
This is an All Day Event
Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area
Type: Historical Reenactment of the Mountain Man Era 1800-1840
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Contact: Kimberly Jones
Phone No: 620-637-2213
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Other Information:
Step back to 1819, a time with the mountain man and the American Indians walked the recently purchased Louisiana Purchase. A time when Lewis and Clark had finished their exploration, and others were wanting to follow in their footsteps. The event interprets 1800-1840 with a traditional rendezvous when Mountain Men and American Indians camped together to trade for needed supplies from the fur companies. Activities will include Indian and Mountain Men Encampments, Historical Traders, Blackpowder Shoot, Tomahawk Throw, Skillet Throw for the Ladies, and a Kids Gold Rush. Come out to Fall River State Park and step back to 1819.
Location: Clinton State Park Boat Ramp #2
Type: Bass tournament
Date: Saturday, October 05, 2019
Contact: Darrin Jones
Phone No: 816-591-7011
Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Boat Ramp #2
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Trail Running
Date: Saturday, October 05, 2019
Contact: Ben Holmes
Phone No: 816 810 0440
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other Information:
Trail Running race on the MTB Trails
Start/Finish at the Branded B Ranch Meriden KS
Location: Picnic Area at Clinton State Park
Type: Race Meet
Dates: 10/19/19 - 10/20/19
Contact: Vickie Jacobs
Phone No: Vickie 785-379-5430 / Scott 913-907-5361
Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Other Information:
This event is in the Clinton State Park day use area. Lure coursing race meet.
