375 Acres of Woodlands, Prairie & Wildlife for Horseback Riders & Hikers at 2625 S. Tyler Road
Acquired in the 1960’s and 1970’s, Pawnee Prairie is the largest park in the city—1 1/2 miles long and 1/2 mile wide—following the course of the Cowskin Creek. The park contains approximately 9 miles of natural trails with 4.75 miles of a marked trail loop which begin at the Pawnee Prairie Park Nature Center at 2625 S. Tyler. The west entrance to the park is located at 9910 W. Pawnee.
Pawnee Prairie Horse & Nature Park contains a variety of plants and wildlife. The park has been designated as a Wichita Wild Habitat area. Land and Water Conservation Funds, provided by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks and the National Park Service, have been used to develop this park. The park is resident to deer, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, beaver, muskrats, raccoons, opossums, skunk and a variety of birds.
In 1986, the trails of Pawnee Prairie were named The Plumlee Trails, in honor of Marsh & Irene Plumlee who were instrumental in the City of Wichita acquiring the land as well for developing & maintaining the trail system.
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