OJ Watson Park

OJ Watson Park O.J. Watson Park is a beautiful 119-acre park with a 40-acre lake for fishing and pedal boats. This A state license is required and is not sold at Watson Park.

Children's Playground

Watson Park offers three children's playgrounds of varying size, shape, and surfaces.

•Northeast playground - rubber pour-in-place safety surface
•Southeast playground - sand safety surface
•West playground - sand safety surface
Family Fishing

Enjoy fishing at its finest in our two fishing lakes which has a total of 42 surface acres and maximum depth of 16 feet. Catch la

rgemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, wipers, crappie, grass carp, and hybrid sunfish. The two lakes are operated by Wichita Park & Recreation. Bait can be purchased at the Concessions building. Miniature Golf

Visit our lighted 18-hole miniature golf course. Miniature Train Ride

Enjoy a ride on our real miniature train through the beautiful scenery of Watson Park. The ride is for all ages, but each rider must purchase a ticket. Inflatables

Rent an inflatable for your next party or special event here at Watson Park! Rental of a shelter is required to rent any inflatable (except #2). We require a $100 refundable deposit for each inflatable. Train Inflatable: $90 - 15' x 15' bouncer. Bouncin' Barnyard combo: $120 - 16' x 20' with an attached slide. Castle/Slide combo: $120 - 15' x 15' with an attached slide.

*Note that Bounce Houses or Moonwalks are not allowed inside Watson Park unless contracted through Wichita Park & Recreation. Pedal Boats

Watson Park offers 14 pedal boats each capable of holding up to three adults and one child. The maximum number of people allowed in the boat is four. The fourth person must be under the age of six. All riders under the age of 12 must wear a life jacket. No fishing is allowed from the boat. Pony Ride

Children under 60 pounds and the age of 10 can take a turn on our live Pony Ride! Children must be old enough to hold onto the saddle. A parent or guardian (16+) must walk with rider. Coupon Books
Save on your amusements by purchasing one of our coupon books. Kayak Rentals

Rent one of our 30 kayaks to enjoy on the water. Tandem kayaks available. Volleyball Courts

20 sand volleyball courts are conveniently located near parking and restrooms. Volleyball nets are also available for rent.

🛶🎯 Adventure and fun are just a scan away! Looking for an easy way to enjoy Wichita parks and the Arkansas River? Rent a...
05/31/2026

🛶🎯 Adventure and fun are just a scan away! Looking for an easy way to enjoy Wichita parks and the Arkansas River? Rent a kayak or lawn game on your own schedule with our self-service rental stations powered by Rent.Fun.

📱 Simply scan the QR code at the station to reserve and pay—it's that easy!

🛶 Kayak Rentals Available At:
• OJ Watson Park
• Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center

🎯 Lawn Games Available At:
• Central Riverside Park
• OJ Watson Park

Whether you're paddling across the water, enjoying a friendly game with family and friends, or spending the day outdoors, your next adventure is waiting.

Learn more and reserve your rental at:
🔗 https://www.rent.fun/kayaks-lawn-games-rental-wichita-ks

☀️ Summer fun starts here! The 2026 Summer Evolve Guide is now online — packed with activities from CityArts, Wichita Pa...
05/30/2026

☀️ Summer fun starts here! The 2026 Summer Evolve Guide is now online — packed with activities from CityArts, Wichita Park & Recreation, and the Wichita Public Library. 🎨📚🌳

📖 Explore the digital guide & register today: wichita.gov/evolve

Dive into something truly special with the Miracle League of Wichita Swim Team! 💦 Designed for individuals ages 5–25 wit...
05/25/2026

Dive into something truly special with the Miracle League of Wichita Swim Team! 💦 Designed for individuals ages 5–25 with disabilities, this program offers a fun, supportive environment at our zero-entry pools with chair lifts and accessible facilities. But it’s more than just an athletic league—it’s a community where families come together, support one another, and create meaningful opportunities for their family members.

Every swimmer receives a uniform, Miracle League swag, a life jacket, and is paired with a Buddy (in most cases a CPR trained Lifeguard) for support during practices and meets. Have someone in mind to be your athlete’s Buddy? Great! If not, no worries—we’re always happy to match swimmers with amazing Buddies. Teams are formed based on pool location.

Ready to dive in? Register today at wichita.gov/miracleleague 🏊‍♂️

As you make plans for the holiday, here’s a look at Wichita Park & Recreation facility hours for Memorial Day (Monday, M...
05/23/2026

As you make plans for the holiday, here’s a look at Wichita Park & Recreation facility hours for Memorial Day (Monday, May 25):

• Park Administrative Offices and Recreation Centers will be closed
• Golf Wichita and Riverside Tennis Center will remain open with regular programming
• Four of the six Wichita Public Pools will be open from 1-5pm; visit wichita.gov/aquatics for details
• Splash pads will be open from 10am-8pm
• OJ Watson Park will close at 6pm, with amusement rides closing at 5pm

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day!

Summer starts Saturday at O.J. Watson Park! ☀️🎡Beginning Saturday, May 23, the park will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10...
05/21/2026

Summer starts Saturday at O.J. Watson Park! ☀️🎡Beginning Saturday, May 23, the park will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with rides operating daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

🐴 Pony rides: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. & 4–8 p.m.
⛳ Mini golf available during park hours
🛶 Kayak rentals: $10/hour

Before you visit, check ride status at wichita.gov/watsonpark or in the Wichita Park & Recreation app for real-time updates. Weather and mechanical issues can occasionally impact ride availability.

We can’t wait to see you at the park this summer!
City of Wichita- Government Wichita Park & Recreation Wichita District 3

Beautiful day at Watson Park! Rides open at 5 PM 🚂 Check out our ride schedule at wichita.gov/watsonpark
05/15/2026

Beautiful day at Watson Park! Rides open at 5 PM 🚂
Check out our ride schedule at wichita.gov/watsonpark

🐴 Hold your horses… because the ponies are BACK in the saddle! 🎉Saddle up and trot on over to Watson Park this Saturday ...
05/08/2026

🐴 Hold your horses… because the ponies are BACK in the saddle! 🎉Saddle up and trot on over to Watson Park this Saturday & Sunday (May 9–10) for pony rides! 🐎 Rides will be available weather permitting from 12–7 PM.

Before you gallop out, be sure to rein in the latest updates by checking Ride Status at:
🌐 wichita.gov/watsonpark

Don’t miss your chance to stirrup some fun this weekend! 🤠 Riders must be under the age of 10, under 60 pounds, and be able to hold onto the saddle by themselves. Wichita District 3 City of Wichita- Government Wichita Park & Recreation

Address

3022 S McLean Boulevard
Wichita, KS
67217

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

(316) 529-9940

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