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From the Emporia website Peter Pan Park, located on the south side of Emporia between South Congress and South West Streets, is a 51.7-acre park with a rich history. Donated by William Allen White in memory of his daughter, Mary, the park includes a 4-acre lake and features several historically significant elements, such as a memorial to White and a bronze bust by sculptor Jo Davidson. The park was also once home to Monkey Island, a refuge for freed circus monkeys. Over the years, it has served as a filming location and venue for various events. The picturesque Boathouse is a popular spot for weddings, while the adjacent Amphitheater hosts concerts, plays, and other performances. Peter Pan Park offers numerous amenities, including picnic areas like the Kiwanis shelter, a "Toadstool" shelter, and the renovated Arbor, all equipped with charcoal burners. The park also features a Splash Pad, an 18-basket disc golf course, ball fields, playground equipment, a comfort station, and drinking fountains with bottle fillers. Recent revitalization efforts have included the reconstruction of the lake, which now offers excellent fishing opportunities. Future plans aim to further improve accessibility, rebuild structures, and enhance the park's overall aesthetics.

Peter Pan park has a former monkey enclosure a big pond several playgrounds horseshoe pits picnic shelters and more

Explore Corporate Woods Park, a 200-acre urban oasis. This park offers a mix of natural beauty with diverse wildlife, hiking and biking trails, and family-friendly amenities. Don't miss the outdoor sculptures, including the iconic "Corporate Woods Totem Pole" by artist Jon Barlow Hudson. This former corporate office park has a fascinating history, including a lake that was once a limestone quarry. Enjoy the blend of nature, art, and history at Corporate Woods Park.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park has something for everyone. There's trails, of course, but also playgrounds, a skate park, disc golf course, a pond, and more.

Augusta’s largest park, Garvin Park, is located off Washington Lane at the south end of Augusta City Lake. Garvin Park is the center of outdoor activity during the spring and summer months. It is a truly unique setting for summer baseball with fields surrounded by mature shade trees and the occasionally flowing Elm Creek. Grab your favorite game snack at the newly constructed concession stand. Climb to the top of the dam and take in the beautiful lake views (the dam is a popular location to view the annual Fourth of July fireworks show).

This 57-acre lake, named for the beautiful town of Olathe, offers plenty of outdoor recreation. It is surrounded by 258 acres of open park spaces, including a disc golf course, playgrounds, event space, a marina, and a beach with a swim area. A well-maintained paved path surrounds the lake, with nice picnic benches, perfect for a spot to stop and take a break, or you can head to the beach area and take a dip to cool off on a hot day.

Shawnee Mission Lake is a popular recreational spot. At 120 acres in size, the lake provides opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The surrounding park area features scenic trails for hiking, biking, picnicking areas, and birdwatching.

Margaret's Pond features highly accessible paved trails through numerous garden exhibits around the arboretum. There is a boardwalk, amphitheater, and many benches from which to sit and admire the pond and the gardens.