Map of the Arkansas River Path
Arkansas River Path
Arkansas River Path
LENGTH:
12 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Wichita
HIGHLIGHTS:
natural areas and parks along the Arkansas River, Downtown Wichita, museums, sports venues
NEARBY TRAILS:
Zoo Boulevard Trail
Turnpike Drive Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Arkansas River Path is a 12-mile long system of paved pathways that travel alongside the Arkansas River through the heart of in South Central Wichita. The route of the path spans from Big Arkansas River Park on W. 21st Street and adjacent to Interstate 235 to Southeast Boulevard and E. MacArthur Road. The trail travels through the natural areas and parks along the river, going past residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, schools and the area around Downtown Wichita.
The pathway is located on one side of the river or the other, and on both banks in some locations. There are several locations where trail users can cross to the other side.
Conditions
The Arkansas River Path is paved for the entire route. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking. Most of the route is located away from traffic and there are relatively few road crossings. There are several locations to cross the river, either on a pedestrian bridge or by using the pedestrian lanes on the various bridges for the roads.
Communities
The Arkansas River Path goes past the following communities: Wichita.
Points of Interest
The Arkansas River Path goes past the following points of interest:
| Big Arkansas River Park |
| Indian Hills Greenway |
| W. 13th Street N Bridge |
| Arthur B. Sim Golf Course |
| Pedestrian Bridge at W. Central Avenue |
| Botanica Gardens |
| Old Cowtown Museum |
| N. Seneca Street Bridge |
| Pedestrian Bridge at the Keeper of the Plains |
| Wichita Art Museum |
| Westside Athletic Field |
| Exploration Place |
| Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium |
| Exploration Park |
| W. 1st Street N Bridge |
| Veterans Memorial Park |
| Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center |
| Lawrence Dumont Stadium |
| W. Lewis Street Bridge |
| Kansas Sports Hall of Fame |
| Wichita Ice Center |
| West High School |
| W. Lincoln Street Bridge |
| W. Harry Street Bridge |
| W. Pawnee Street Bridge |
| Wichita Water Center |
| Herman Hill Park |
| S. Broadway Street Bridge |
| OJ Waterson Park |
| Garvey Park |
| S. Hydraulic Ave Bridge |
| Chapin Park |
Nearby Trails
Turnpike Road Trail: the two trails meet at the south end of the Arkansas River Path at the intersection of Southeast Boulevard and E. MacArthur Boulevard.
End Points
The northwest end of the Arkansas River Path is located Big Arkansas River Park on W. 21st Street N.
The southeast end of the trail is located at the intersection of Southeast Boulevard and E. MacArthur Boulevard.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Arkansas River Path in Wichita, Kansas.
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