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Archery, mud volleyball, minnow races, outdoor cook-off to highlight event MANKATO -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), the Lovewell Lake Association, and Lovewell Marina at Lovewell State Park are sponsoring the annual Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 4. Events begin with registration for a 3-D archery shoot from 9 a.m. ... Read More


Thirty-six youth learn fish ID, fishing and boating techniques MANKATO -- Lovewell State Park hosted an Outdoor Kansas For Kids (OK KIDS) Day on Saturday, April 21, at the park's Southwinds Group Shelter. Thirty-six youngsters registered for the event, and T-shirts and Bass Pro pins were given to each participant. Approximately 15 adults als ... Read More


July 26, 2012
Run/walk race, mud volleyball, disc golf, log races, much more fun awaits Lovewell State Park visitors; pre-registration for many events requiredWEBBER — Lovewell State Park staff and Lovewell Marina will conduct the annual Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 4. New this year is a 5K run/walk at 7 a.m. Race participants must pre-r ... Read More


Fishing, boating allowed, swimming and other water activities still prohibitedMANKATO —Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Mike Hayden has rescinded a previous order and partially opened Lovewell Reservoir. The lake is now open for pleasure boating and fishing; however, due to current blue-green algae levels, water activit ... Read More


PRATT – Lovewell State Park, on the shores of Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County, is sponsoring its 15th Annual Campground Christmas on Saturday, Aug. 19. Campers at the state park are encouraged to decorate their campsites in a Christmas theme. Campers who choose to join in on the festivities should register at the state park office by 5 p.m. ... Read More


WEBBER – Lovewell State Park staff invite your family to join them on Saturday, August 1 for the park’s annual Lovewell Fun Day. The day’s events will kick off with a 5K and 10K Predict Walk and Run. Registration for the walk and run will open at 7 a.m. at the mud volleyball pit.Following the walk and run, a co-ed mud volleyball tournament will ... Read More


Tests reveal blue-green algae bloom; access to water closed until further noticeLOVEWELL STATE PARK – Officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have advised the public to avoid contact with water at Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County. Tests show that blue-green algae blooming in the reservoir contain elevated levels ... Read More


Limited personal fireworks to be allowed, depending on weatherWEBBER -- The fireworks display normally scheduled for the July 4th holiday weekend at Lovewell State Park has been cancelled. Tentative plans are to allow individual legal fireworks in the Pioneer Playground Area only on July 3 and 4 from dusk to 11 p.m.
Dry conditions will affect ... Read More