Kaw River State Park Grand Opening
Location: Kaw River State Park
Type: Community event
Date: Saturday, September 04, 2010
Contact: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Phone No: (785) 296-2281
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other Information:
- 8 a.m. - Kaw River Run – 4 mi run/2 mi walk sponsored by the Topeka Sunflower Striders. All proceeds to benefit Let’s Help.
- 10:00 a.m. - Awards presentation to the winners of the Kaw River Run
- 10:30 a.m. - Opening of Kaw River State Park by Governor and Mrs. Parkinson
- 11:30 a.m. - Dedication of the Kaw River boat ramp immediately followed by a canoe flotilla on the Kansas River to the Great Overland Station. To reserve a canoe for $25, please call Friends of the Kaw at (785) 963-3460.
- 12:30 p.m. - Dedication of Portage Park Boat Ramp and Portage
- 3:45 p.m. - Refreshments at Great Overland Station upon arrival of canoe flotilla
For more information, contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks at (785) 296-2281