From troll hunting to art museums, county parks and a ring of fire, Wichita offers a wide range of activities for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. The team at Davis-Moore Auto Group certainly has its favorites. We’re excited to share just a short list of free or nearly free activities in the Wichita area you can enjoy.
Keeper of the Plains and Ring of Fire
Located downtown at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers, the Keeper of the Plains is a Wichita icon. The 44-foot tall steel sculpture stands in front of the Mid-American All Indian Center, where visitors can explore tributes to tribes local to the area while learning more about the statue’s sculptor Blackbear Bosin.
Visitors can experience the Keeper of the Plains from above the water via sidewalks that allow them to cross the river. Stay after dark and view the Keeper while the “Ring of Fire” illuminates it from manually lit fires surrounding its base. Admission ranges from $3 to $7.
Go Troll Hunting
Just a short walk from the Plaza that hosts the Keeper of the Plainslurks a hiding troll. This 200-pound bronze troll sculpture designed by sculptor Connie Ernatt is found chained up under a grate behind the Westar Energy building on a sidewalk running along the Arkansas River. Visitors can view the troll either from above while standing on the grill, or from behind via a lower walkway.
Wichita Art Museum
Kansas’s largest art museum, the Wichita Art Museum features more than 7,000 pieces of art in its permanent collection including works from Edward Hopper and Mary Cassatt. They also welcome numerous traveling exhibits throughout the year. Admission is free each Saturday and ranges from $3 to $7 with children under five remaining free other days. Hours include Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ulrich Museum of Art
Found on the campus of Wichita State University, Ulrich Museum of Art features over 6,300 pieces of contemporary and modern art from the 20th and 21st centuries. In addition to the various pieces found inside, guests can also enjoy a 76-piece outdoor collection from Martin H. Bush. Admission is free and hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Monday.
Sedgwich County Park
Featuring four lakes perfect for feeding ducks and going fishing, and more than four miles of paved routes for walking, jogging, and biking, Sedgwich County Park is an ideal location for a day with the family. Located west of the zoo between 13th and 21st streets in west Wichita, park activities including tennis, softball, and basketball are available free of charge. Rent equipment for activities such as bocce ball and horseshoes for only $2 an hour. Looking to grill out? Rent one of the grills for only $40 and enjoy one of the many enclosed shelters.
Wichita is a friendly community with lots of activities perfect for spending time with family and friends without breaking the bank.
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