Swanson Park

Took a stroll through one of Wichita's hidden gems tonight. Swanson Park is actually pretty urban - it's near the intersection of Central & Maize where we do most of our shopping - but you'd never know it. I took a couple of dirt side trails to do some deer spotting (see video) and to 'walk the cliff' by Cowskin Creek. Then I made it a larger loop by exiting the park out to Central and walking over through the business district and back up Maize to the park's main entrance.

Nice, quiet, not very long trail great for my older dog, there are back trails to see more trees and little ponds a little dried up this year. (April 2024) you can see fish jump up and catch bugs. Other ppl that walk this trail are always friendly and smile. Makes the walk enjoyable even more.

Loved the park, needed a place to stop over & have dinner, the sun was settg, was so peaceful & pretty💗

Nice park. Linear path,However, there are many side trails that you take in along the river to explore.

Nice place to unwind from work . It does get a bit buggy in the evening. Make sure to wear some bug spray.

Was a beautiful park, and we loved the hiking trails. Plenty of wildlife to be seen, and lots of small dirt trails to branch off onto. Definitely have to watch out for poison ivy and poison sumac on the dirt trails that branch off.

If you are brave enough to go exploring, this park is a nature lover's dream. So many interesting plants and animals to photograph here! Bring a camera if that is your thing. Walk back into the woods & find little paths that are a bit uncharted. Be very careful though! Some of the trees have thorns. They are not small. We are talking giant 2 inch thorns! If it is wet, you will want to have some boots. Mind your step. This is a lovely little piece of nature in the city that you are sure to enjoy.

Great spot to relax and take a stroll. Was once a place where Osage Native Americans lived and buffalo wallowed. If you keep quiet enough, you will see all sorts of wildlife. Lots of cool spots for photo ops, and you'll see portraits being taken on most nice days. Dog friendly, and they provide bags to pick up your dog's waste. Bring mosquito repellent during the summer months. My only complaints are that some dog owners don't use the bags, and people can't follow the rules. Bikes are not allowed, but are abundant, dogs running unleashed, and litter bugs. The good people that use the park keep it beautiful and tidy though.