For Immediate Release:June 10, 2022 
Contact:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov  Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet on June 23KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will a conduct a scheduled public meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Douglas Cou ... Read More

For Immediate Release:December 27, 2023
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.gov Kansas State Parks to Offer New Year’s Day HikesSHAWNEE – Celebrate the New Year with fun, fresh air, and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at a Kansas State ... Read More

For Immediate Release:November 9, 2023
Contacts:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govAnnual Permits, 2024 Campsite Reservations for Kansas State Parks Coming SoonSHAWNEE – Whether you’ve had your eye on a waterfront cabin, are slowly working through a state park “bu ... Read More

PRATT ­– If pleasant weather, time spent with family and friends, and the great outdoors sound like the perfect Saturday to you, consider checking out one of many Kansas state park events on Sept. 26. In addition to the events listed below, all parks around the state will also be participating in a GeoCache hunt. Participants who visit at least ... Read More

TOPEKA ­– On New Year’s Day, Kansas state park staff want to help you get some exercise and experience some of Kansas’ finest hiking trails. First Day Hike events will be held at 19 Kansas state parks, and all hikers get a free “Hike Local” long-sleeved t-shirt.“It’s just an amazing way to get things started for a New Year,” said Linda Lanterma ... Read More

December 29, 2011Latest rules; how, where, and what to fish for; new bait fish rules included PRATT — Printed copies of the 2012 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will be available in early January, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Among other things, the publication lists new regulations that ... Read More

May 24, 2012
National Safe Boating Week raises awareness of water safety issues prior to Memorial Day WeekendTOPEKA — Whether part of a vacation or an ordinary summer day, boating can be fun for the entire family — as long as everyone remains safe. The U.S. Coast Guard reports that an estimated 85 percent of boating-related drownings could be ... Read More

PRATT – While Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas will remain open to the public, effective March 23, 2020, all Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offices will close for two weeks to prevent potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. KDWPT staff plan to resume essential business activities beginning Apr ... Read More