What’s there to do in Wichita?

Since I have lived here all my life, sometimes I forget what really wonderful places are nearby, that help create a fun family memory.  For me as a child, going to Joyland in the summer was always a highlight.  There was the school’s out days, where good grades on the report card earned you tickets.  Beech Aircraft and Boeing always had employee days for families. So we always got a couple of opportunities to ride the roller coaster!

Unfortunetly, those days are gone now.  But does that mean there’s nothing for the kids to do?  Not by a long shot.  Wichita has one of the best zoo’s in the country.  We make several trips every year, making a grandparent plus membership a must.  But money doesn’t have to be spent to have a good time.  Central Riverside park and vacinity offers a full day of adventure for kids.  Start at the Keeper of the Plains, with a “Troll Hunt”, and some exploring of the surroundings, then head over to Central Riverside for many fun activities.  There is a Kansas Wildlife exhibit, Solar Calendar, (or strange rock formation as the boys call it) a pond, paths, and tons of animal friends to find. 

Plan a nature scavenger hunt before heading out, or make a map, and head off on an exploration expedition.  And that’s just one park among many.  The fun is only limited by a lack of imagination. 

So share your fun times and discover a few more.