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3/27/15 - Crawford SP Open House
Community Event
(Crawford State Park)

Celebrations continue into early fall PRATT -- Each month, Kansas state parks conduct special events, some in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others just for entertainment. Each park sets its own dates for these events, including Free Pa ... Read More


Hunters, anglers, and others enjoy convenience, reduced prices in fall and winter PRATT -- Many people don't think of Kansas state parks once summer is over, but many others see them as great places to visit and enjoy the outdoors without the congestion often encountered during the peak use months. During the off-season, hunters and anglers ... Read More


Cabins, reduced prices, uncrowded conditions make parks attractive in fall and winterPRATT -- Summer is over, but for many outdoorsmen and women, that doesn't mean the end of Kansas state park visitation. Many hunters and anglers -- and even campers looking for a cool-season adventure -- take advantage of the "off-season" in Kansas s ... Read More


Cabins, reduced prices, uncrowded conditions make parks attractive in fall and winterSummer is over, but for many outdoorsmen and women, that doesn't mean the end of Kansas state park visitation. Many hunters and anglers -- and even campers looking for a cool-season adventure -- take advantage of the "off-season" in Kansas state parks ... Read More


October can be one of the most pleasant times to visit a state parkPRATT — Events are winding down at Kansas state parks, but several events are still planned for October, one of the most pleasant months of the year in the Sunflower State. The weather is mild, and trees have begun to turn color. Hunting seasons open, as well, and many nonresid ... Read More


Cabins, reduced prices, uncrowded conditions make parks attractive in fall and winterPRATT — The weather may be mild, but Kansas is well into autumn. For many outdoorsmen and women, this is the best time of year to visit a Kansas state park. Hunters and anglers — and even campers looking for a cool-season adventure — take advantage of the off- ... Read More


Park users can save by purchasing permits before April 1PRATT — Visitors to Kansas state parks can save money by purchasing many permits before the prime park season begins on April 1. Permits purchased in the off-season — Oct. 1-March 31 — are valid for the remainder of the calendar year, and they are cheaper if purchased during this period.F ... Read More