Horse Tail Trails (w/ Bed & Buggy Inn)
11555 Myers Valley Rd
St. George, KS   66535

 Come ride for an hour, a day or book a stay at the inn enjoying multiple activities.

Horse enthusiasts (novice to advanced) we cordially invite you to ride for an hour, a day, or book a stay at the inn enjoying multiple activities near Manhattan. We offer pen riding (for the novice riders), buggy rides, guided horseback tours throughout the 320 acres, or an awesome trail riding experience(reservations required).

Features
Pets allowed, Cattle ranch, Horseback riding, Hiking, Meals available, Trail rides

 
Wildcat Equestrian, Inc
12380 Elm Slough Rd
St. George, KS   66535
Phone: (785) 494-2557
Fax: (785) 494-2557
E-mail
tslough2000@yahoo.com

 Horseback riding lessons, camps, and clinics. A number of 1-day clinics are offered and a 3-day camp.

Participants bring their own horse or one is provided. Campers are instructed in proper horsemanship and equitation skills during the day and stay in the KSU dorms at night. Dorm room included in registration fee.
 Features:
Horseback riding

 
Possum Hollow Ranch
3755 Rockenham Rd
St. George, KS   66535
Phone: (785) 494-2419
E-mail
druc@kansas.net

1873 stone house with 127 acres of native landscape to roam. Workshops, nature walks, and more.

Foundation-bred quarter horse ranch. Nature, writing, and creativity workshops, nature walks, story-telling meeting place, and floral and fauna trail for Audubon of Kansas.

Features
Meeting rooms, Meals available, Meeting facilitation, Outdoor activities

 
Rock & Rose Ranch
16400 Axelton Hill Rd.
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 363-2669
sbd@ksu.edu

Hunting, shooting sports, kenneling dogs, fishing, wildlife recreation, hiking, camping, ranch experience, and art lessons. Guests must bring their own mounts to ride trails. Lodging available with 3 rooms.

 
Black Jack Hills Recreation Area
13450 Chapman Rd.
St. George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2707
blakjak@wamego.net
Hours of Operation
Wednesday - All-You-Can-Eat Ribs 5-9 p.m.
Thursday Restaurant Night - 5-9 p.m.
Weekly Specials & Live Entertainment

This heated/air-conditioned facility can be adapted to formal or informal settings with your decorations. The indoor area can seat 250+ offering full service bar, stage and dance floor

Located 10 miles east of Manhattan Town Center Mall and 5 miles west of Wamego, Kansas, on Hwy. 24. Turn S. on Vineyard Rd.1.5 mi. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!!

Features: Catered Meals- Smoked Meat, Large Meeting/Dining Blding - Seats 250,  Two Horseshoe Pits, Swings & Slides, Softball Field, Total Bar Service- Mixed Drinks,Beer,& Wine, Two Sand Volleyball Courts,  Half-Court Basketball, Tether Ball, Nature Trail

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Konza Prairie Research Natural Area
McDowell Creek Rd and Konza Prairie Ln
Manhattan, KS   66506

Konza's nature trails are open to the public. From the heights of the Flint Hills to the riverbeds of the creeks that carved them out, the visitor can get a first-hand look at the tallgrass prairie. The first loop of the trail offers a self-guided hike, with points of interest marked out in brochures, which are available at the head of the trail.
The trails also take visitors back in time to the Hokanson Homestead, built by Swedish settlers in 1878.
Please note the posted rules as you enter the trail. Animals are not allowed on them. The trails vary in length from 2.8 miles for the Nature Trail to 6.1 miles for the Godwin Loop.

(*Also see Linear Park Trail and State Parks listed below)

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     Land is provided by the City and supervised by UFM. Over 160 plots are available on an annual basis. A small plot rental fee is charged to cover costs of operating the program. Rent is charged on a sliding fee scale to allow all income groups to participate. Water, mulch, tools, seeds and advice are available.

     Orientation and plot rental occurs each year beginning in February and continues until all plots are rented. A plot rental fee is charged based on income and ranges from 2 1/2 cents to 5 cents per square foot. A $10.00 per plot deposit for cleanup is also required.

     For more information, call UFM at 539-8763. You will be put in touch with the Garden Coordinator.
www.ksu.edu/ufm/garden.htm
 

Flint Hills Farmers’ Market

Saturday mornings, 8am-1pm, in Hastings parking lot. (628 Tuttle Crk. Blvd.)
Wednesday evenings, 4pm-7pm, north parking lot at Cico Park. (Candlewood Dr. and Kimball Ave.)

Offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods and occasionally crafts.

 Insect Zoo
1500 Denison
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS   66506
Phone: (785) 532-2847
http://www.ksu.edu/butterfly

 Sunset Zoo
2333 Oak St
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 587-2737
Fax: (785) 587-2730
http://www.sunsetzoo.com

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 Midwest Raceway
3000 W 56th Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502

Midwest Raceway is a 1/8 mile dragstrip located west of Manhattan, Kansas.

 Spillway Cycle and ATV Trails
Just south of Hwy 13 on Dyer Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502

Spillway Cycle Area is a 45-acre park which boasts several challenging trails. This area is intended only for ATVs and motorcycles

 Randolph Off-road and 4x4 Trails
County Rd 893 and Secrest Rd W side of Tuttle Creek Lake
Randolph, KS   66554
Phone: (785) 539-8511 
 http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/tuttlecreek/offroad.htm

The Tuttle Creek Off-Road Vehicle Area is a 310-acre park featuring miles of steep and rugged trails open to all vehicles.

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Tuttle Creek Trap Park
6364 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Manhattan, KS  66502
(785) 539-4409

Open to the public, the park is located at. and includes a clubhouse, instructions, tournaments and traps.  The park offers ATA Trap, Wobble Trap and 5-Stand Sporting Clays, as well as a pro-sports shop and gun rental.

 Fancy Creek Range
Fancy Creek State Park
Randolph, KS  66554
(785) 539-7941

Lazy N Ranch
8450 Lake Elbo Rd
St. George, KS   66535

 Bruiser Whitetail, A LLC
670 Warpole Rd
Olsburg, KS   66520
Phone: (785) 468-3640
http://www.bruiserwhitetail.com

 Mill Creek Outfitters
35040 Old K-10 Rd
Alma, KS   66401
Phone: (785) 499-2980 millcreekoutfitters@hotmail.com

 Morris Gun Dogs & Guided Hunts in Kansas
2104 Browning Ave
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-1622
http://www.morrisgundogsandguidedhunts.com

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 “The only marina on the lake” Remodeled, expanded and under new management. Only 8 minutes from Manhattan, KS. Local bands play once a month (free).

Features: Open to the public, boat rentals/boat slips, boating and fishing supplies, fishing/camping, bait, jet ski rentals, huge lay out deck, private parties, swimming area, gas/food/beer.

 Pott County Lake 2
7960 State Lake Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 539-9999

Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake No. 2  Located about four miles northeast of Manhattan, “Pott 2” is a scenic lake of about 75 acres that holds crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish and walleyes.  Features include a boat ramp and primitive campsites.

 Rocky Ford Fishing Area
4 miles NE of Manhattan
Rocky Ford Rd.
(785) 539-9999

Rocky Ford , a river fishery, is located just south of the Tuttle Creek Dam on the Big Blue River. Anglers have the opportunity to harvest fishes generally associated with moving water. Saugeye, white bass, the catfishes, drum, crappie and carp can be harvested. Angler access is affected by release rates from the nearby Tuttle Creek Reservoir.

 Pillsbury Crossing
Pillsbury Crossing Rd & Pillsbury Crossing Ln
Manhattan, KS   66502
 (785) 539-9999
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/kdwp_
info/locations/wildlife_areas/region_2/pillsbury_crossing

Pillsbury Crossing's 59 acres are among the most scenic areas of the northern Flint Hills region. During normal stream flow, you may canoe, kayak, or take a small row boat upstream as far as 1/2 mile. There are some areas suitable for primitive camping by special permit only. Although there are no trails marked, you may still enjoy a hike in the areas along either side of the stream also. Fishing is also popular at Pillsbury Crossing, where the fish include channel cat, spotted bass, largemouth bass, bullhead catfish, and carp.

 Wildcat Creek Park
W.62nd Ave.
Manhattan, KS

Nice little walk-in park. Features include pit restrooms, picnic tables, BBQ grills, rope swing over creek as well as shallows for wading.

Derick’s Bait and Tackle
4700 Tuttle Crk. Blvd.
785-587-9356

Don Morton Sports (Bait)
2040 Tuttle Crk. Blvd.
785-776-5551


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Arts in the Park
11^th  St. and Leavenworth St.
City Park
Manhattan,KS 66502
(785) 587-2757
http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us

Sponsored by the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department during the summer, Arts in the Park brings the performing arts to the Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park

 Anneburg Park
3801 Anderson Ave.

Two covered shelters, Grills, Playground, Restrooms, Six softball fields, Eight regulation soccer fields, Inside sports complex, Jerry Dishman Fishing Lake, Trail: 1.6 miles

 CiCo Park
Wreath and Kimball Ave.

Playground, Restrooms, Swimming Pool, Skate Park, Five baseball fields, Three regulation tennis courts with lights for evening use, Fitness trail, Fairgrounds, Community Center

 City Park
Poyntz Ave.and 11th St.

Pool, Playground, Picnic tables, some with grills, Two Shelters, Six tennis courts, Outdoor basketball court, Three ball diamonds, Multi-use trail: One mile, Outdoor stage, Rose garden, Sandlot volleyball, Restrooms

 Douglas Park
10th and Yuma St.

Shelter, Grills, Playground, Basketball Court

 Eisenhower Baseball Complex
800 Walters Drive

Baseball Field, Restrooms, Concession stand

 Goodnow Park
4th and Thurston St.

Shelter, Grills, Playground, Picnic Tables, Open Space, Tricycle Path

 Griffith Park
Ft. Riley Boulevard and South Manhattan

Youth baseball and softball fields, Soccer fields, Restrooms

 Linear Park Trail
1101 Fremont

Over 9 miles of natural beauty and tranquility, surrounding and traversing Manhattan.

Follow the riparian corridors of the Kansas and Big Blue rivers, as well as Wildcat Creek. As you travel the trail, you will enjoy the natural sights and the diverse wildlife of these scenic areas. The trail may be accessed at many different points throughout the city. It is currently accessible to physically challenged persons along the trail from Hwy 24 to Anneberg Park.

 Longs Park
17th Street and Yuma St.

Shelter, Grills, Playground

 Manhattan Hill
Bluemont Scenic Dr.

Scenic views, Tables, Short trail

 Northeast Community Park
680 Knox Lane

Large Picnic Shelter w/ 6 tables (several ADA accessible),ADA parking, Cooking grill and water faucet, Drinking fountain, Public restrooms in northeast corner of park, w/ drinking fountain, Walking Trail and benches

 Northview Park
Griffith Dr. and Blaker St.

Shelter, Grill, Baseball Field, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming Pool

 Sojourner Truth Park
10th and Pottawatomie

Shelter, Grills, Playground, Outdoor Basketball, Butterfly Garden

 Stagg Hill Park

 Picnic tables, Grills, Walking trail, Playground, Water fountains, A bike and jogging path

 Warner Park
Warner Park Road

Tuttle Creek Reservoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
5800-A River Pond Rd
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-7941
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks
/locations/tuttle_creek

Tuttle Creek Reservoir is the state's second largest man made lake.

The wildlife area comprises 12,200 acres and the lake 12,500. About 20 miles of trails are available, including equestrian, mountain biking, hiking, and nature trails. Some of these are ADA accessible. Fishing in the reservoir-especially for crappie-is good, and there is year-round trout fishing in the River Pond area. The many wildlife areas offer ample opportunity for hunting.

Features
Pets allowed, Full utility, Drinking water, Dump stations, Primitive campsites, Restrooms, Showers, Playgrounds, Swimming beach, Marina, Boating, Boat ramp lanes, Picnic areas, Historic features, Trails, Equestrian trails, Fishing, Hunting, Camping cabins, Primitive camping, Lodging nearby, Admission charge

Carnahan Park
5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-8511
http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/tuttlecreek/tuttle_home.htm

Campsites, boat ramp, and miles of equestrian trails.
Includes numerous random campsites, a boat ramp, and miles of equestrian trails.

Features
Pets allowed, Primitive campsites, Restrooms, Accessible parking/accommodations

River Pond
5800A River Pond Rd
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-7941
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks
/locations/tuttle_creek

Over 100 new campsites have been added just south of the River Pond Lake in a secluded, beach-front setting. A trail from this new campground leads to the public fishing area at Rocky Ford on the Big Blue River.

Features
Pets allowed, Full utility, Drinking water, RV hookups, Dump stations, Primitive campsites, Restrooms, Showers, Playgrounds, Swimming beach, Boat ramp lanes, Boat rentals, Beach, Picnic areas, Fishing, Hiking, Camping cabins, Primitive camping, Lodging nearby, Boating, Accessible parking/accommodations, Admission charge

Spillway
5800-A River Pond Rd
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-7941
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks
/locations/tuttle_creek

The 153-acre park is located on the east side of the lake, 2 miles north of the dam.

Features
Pets allowed, Drinking water, Primitive campsites, Restrooms, Showers, Playgrounds, Marina, Boating, Boat ramp lanes, Courtesy docks, Picnic areas, Trails, Fishing, Full utility, Electric & water, Primitive camping, Lodging nearby, Accessible parking/accommodations, Admission charge

Tuttle Cove
5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd W side of Tuttle Creek Lake
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-8511
http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/tuttlecreek/camping.htm

A full-feature campground with a beach and picnic area.

This 252-acre park is located approximately 3 miles N of the dam on the W side of the lake. Facilities include 39 sites with water and electric hookups, 17 non-electric campsites, 2 walk-in campsites, a boat ramp with courtesy dock, shower/toilet building, sanitary dump station, swim beach, and playgrounds.

Features
Pets allowed, Full utility, Drinking water, Dump stations, Primitive campsites, Restrooms, Showers, Playgrounds, Swimming beach

Randolph
5800A River Pond Rd
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-7941
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks
/locations/tuttle_creek

Includes numerous campsites and miles of equestrian trails.

This 202-acre park is located on the east side of the lake at the north end. Facilities include: unlimited random camping, a high water ramp, dump station, 5 group picnic shelters, shower house, and hiking/equestrian trails. Electrical hookups serve 20 campsites, with community water access available, and with amenities for campers with horses.

Features
Pets allowed, Full utility, Drinking water, Dump stations, Primitive campsites, Restrooms, Showers, Playgrounds, Boat ramp lanes, Picnic areas, Trails, Equestrian trails, Fishing, Primitive camping, Lodging nearby, Boating, Accessible parking/accommodations, Admission charge

 Fancy Creek
5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-7941
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_
parks/locations/tuttle_creek/areas/fancy_creek

Campground includes 24 electric sites and 200 primitive sites.

Fancy Creek State Park, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, is located just north of Randolph, along State Highway 16 on the West side of Tuttle Creek Lake.

Features
Pets allowed, Full utility, Dump stations, Primitive campsites, Restrooms, Swimming beach, Boat ramp, Picnic areas, Playgrounds, Trails, Equestrian trails, Fishing, Primitive camping, Lodging nearby, Accessible parking/accommodations, Admission charge

Stockdale
5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd
Manhattan, KS   66502
Phone: (785) 539-8511
http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/tuttlecreek/tuttle_home.htm

Includes 2 boat ramps and several secluded non-utility campsites under shade.

The 188-acre park is located on the west side of the lake. Facilities include: 12 non-electric sites, 2 walk-in campsites, boat ramp, shower house, and dump station. Half of the campsites are shaded.