Lakewood Discovery Center

Lakewood Discovery Center Our mission is to develop environmentally educated citizens by providing a unique setting which nurtures curiosity and interest of nature.

Lakewood Discovery Center is a division of the City of Salina Department of Parks and Recreation dedicated to developing environmentally educated citizens. LDC is FREE to visit during business hours and hosts a wide range of creatures including snakes, owls, turtles, and fish. See our website for a list of kid and adult programs/trips offered throughout the year!

06/10/2026

With the approaching storm this evening family Canoe night has been cancelled. Our next evening will be Wed June 24.

06/10/2026

Lakewood will post the status of our programs here until we get power back. Our phones are out also. If you need information please post it here and I can let you know asap. Thanks.

06/10/2026

Backyard Detectives and Lakewood Greenthumbs programs for today are cancelled. We will hope to have power for the next week's editions.

06/09/2026

News from Lakewood!

Due to a power outage, the Lakewood programs Backyard Detectives and Lakewood Greenthumbs are canceled.

Archery will still be held and will meet in the front parking lot of the main park.

05/29/2026

Join us on June 6 for the Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby!

Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. at the North Shore Shelter, and fishing runs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Prize drawings will follow the derby, and the fun continues with bounce houses and food trucks until 5:00 p.m.

Be sure to register to be eligible for the prize drawing. The first 50 pre-registered participants in each age group will receive a prize. Walk-up registrations are welcome.

Bring the family and come enjoy a great day of fishing and fun. 🎣

"Backyard Detectives" offers first nature experiences for your young naturalist. Designed for children ages 4–6, these p...
05/21/2026

"Backyard Detectives" offers first nature experiences for your young naturalist. Designed for children ages 4–6, these programs explore the natural world from a young child’s perspective. Each week features a new topic and a chance to learn through discovery and fun.

Week 1: Sounds Fishy to Me
Week 2: King Cottonwood
Week 3: Flower Power

Let them learn with us!

Pestinger Distributing has generously volunteered its time for many projects here at Lakewood and throughout the communi...
05/15/2026

Pestinger Distributing has generously volunteered its time for many projects here at Lakewood and throughout the community. We sincerely thank them for their support over the years. Here are just a few of the ways they have helped!

05/14/2026

Embark on an unforgettable summer of discovery and adventure!

Backyard Detectives
Jr. Explorers
Lakewood Green Thumbs Archery
Advanced Archery
Bluegill Fishing
Bass Fishing
Catfish Fishing
Family Canoe Nights
BB gun basics
SOS Challenge Camp
Canoeing
DARE Adventure Day

05/13/2026

Summer is just around the corner, check out the summer programs at Lakewood at Salina Parks and Recreation
Salinaparks.com

Spring time is baby animal season, please leave them in place and let their natural instincts work. The parents are usua...
05/12/2026

Spring time is baby animal season, please leave them in place and let their natural instincts work. The parents are usually close by watching. Here are some tips and advice from Kansas Dept. Of Wildlife & Parks.

Address

1323 E. Iron
Salina, KS
67401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17858267335

Website

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