Sedgwick County Park is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Patrons are not allowed in the park at other times, except when using the bike/walking path. County park rules also prohibit swimming, boating, camping, and firearm discharge except in lawful self-defense.
Sedgwick County operates Sedgwick County Park under posted park rules on sedgwickcounty.org. The park is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and patrons are not allowed at other times unless using the bike/walking path, which effectively sets the park curfew. Additional posted rules prohibit swimming and wading, boating and camping, hunting or possession of weapons, and discharge of firearms except in defense of self, another person, or property as authorized by law. Fishing is allowed only from the shore or provided docks under Kansas fishing laws. Pets must be leashed with a leash no longer than eight feet and owners must remove pet waste. Glass containers and kegs are banned; alcoholic beverages must be in non-breakable containers. Permits are
Being in the park outside posted hours (other than on the bike/walking path) or breaking posted rules can result in being asked to leave and citation by law enforcement or county park staff. Damaging park property is separately prohibited.
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