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March 29, 2012
New Outdoor Recreation Management System being installedPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds all state park users that parks will not take cabin, campsite, or other reservations from April 1-16. The shutdown will allow the agency to transition to a new reservation system called the Outdoor ... Read More


Aug. 23, 2012
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation lists eight best parksEL DORADO — El Dorado State Park has been voted by fans of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing campaign as one of eight best “waterparks” in the country. This summer, RBFF fans visited the organization’s Facebook page to parti ... Read More


Nov. 13, 2014Banded pheasants worth cash and prizes to be released in Ford, Finney, Hodgeman countiesDODGE CITY – One hundred and fifty banded pheasants will be released in Ford, Finney, and Hodgeman counties as part of an inaugural pheasant hunting contest hosted by Dodge City, Garden City, and the city of Jetmore. The contest begins Nov. 21 a ... Read More


TOPEKA – If it’s been a while since you’ve visited a Kansas state park, consider this you’re formal invitation to come on back! The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has teamed up with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) to offer Healthy Fun at the State Parks Day, Sept. 26; a day when admission to all Kansas state park ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commission will conduct their next public meeting on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Ninnescah Sailing Club in Cheney State Park. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening session will convene at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sessions and ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission will conduct their next public meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Bryan Conference Center, 101 S Main, in Scott City. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening session will convene at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sessi ... Read More


PRATT – Whatever your outdoor interests, you’ll find something you enjoy at a Kansas state park this summer. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism staff have our state parks groomed and ready for visitors, and many special events are scheduled. Your outdoor experience can be exactly what you want it to be: quiet and relaxing, exhilar ... Read More


PRATT – First Day Hike events will be held on New Year’s Day at 22 of Kansas’ state parks, providing the perfect opportunity to walk off some of those holiday calories, enjoy nature, and welcome in the New Year with family and friends. If you need more convincing, free First Day Hike t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis ... Read More


For Immediate Release:Nov. 9, 2022 
Contact:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov   Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission To Hold Last Meeting of 2022KANSAS CITY, Kan.– The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its last public meeting of 2022 on November 17. The meeting will beg ... Read More