Bike Trails in Wichita Kansas

May 27, 2025

When the weather is nice and you want to get outside for a ride on your bike, you have a lot of options. Discover some of Wichita’s favorite biking trails along with free or inexpensive cycling resources in south central Kansas here.

Top Outdoor Parks for Bike Riding in Wichita, Kansas

Not all parks are great for cyclists, but we’ve rounded up the top parks around town that provide a safe and pleasant place for the whole family to ride their bicycles. Then, farther down, we’ve listed all the city parks the Department of Park & Recreation website says have designated bike trails, and we’ve grouped them conveniently so you can find a bike trail near your side of town. Below that, we’ve collected information on longer bike trails for cycling enthusiasts will keep you riding for miles and miles.

At the bottom of this list, you’ll find other bike-related resources in Wichita.

Sedgwick County Park

One of the largest parks in Wichita, Sedgwick County Park is a great place for safe bicycling. The bike path is 4.33 miles long. You can find a map of Sedgwick County’s bike path here.

You can bring your bicycles, but then spend the whole day at Sedgwick County Park. It has a boundless playground that offers space for everyone regardless of physical mobility. Fishing ponds are available for those who have valid Kansas fishing licenses (not required for anyone under the age of 16). Big events like The Scottish Festival and Great Pains Renaissance Festival, WoofStock, car shows and and a variety of other events are also put on in this park.

Hours: 6 am-10 pm every day
Location: 6501 W 21 st St, Wichita, KS 67205
Cost: FREE to enjoy!

Bike path: 4.33 miles
Loop 1: 3.46 miles
Loop 2: 1.86 miles
Loop 3: 1.93 miles

Facilities and Activities

BBQ grills
Basketball courts
Bike trail
Shelters
Fishing
Horseshoe pits
Softball fields
Sledding hill
Tennis courts
Volleyball courts
Bocce court
Rollerblade hockey
Playground

Click Here for more information about Sedgwick County Park

Pawnee Prairie Nature Park

Over 400 acres of natural parkland with 5 informational Kiosks to help with the paths. The signage was installed to help track your distance, share your location, and share the park rules. FREE to enjoy!

Hours: Dawn to dusk
Location: 2625 S Tyler, Wichita, KS 67209 (Next to Tex Consolver Golf Course)

Parking Lots
- South Tyler entrance
  - – Two paved lots (64 stalls, 8 horse trailer stalls)
- West Pawnee entrance
  - One paved lot (63 stalls)
  - One paved lot at Tex Consolver Golf Course (308 stalls)

3 designated trails:

Walking only
Bicyclists and hikers only
Equestrians & hikers only

WOTC Pro Tip:

You must yield to horses at all times. Isn’t that so cool they allow Horse?
There is an open-air butterfly garden South of the old stable off Tyler
Restrooms (closed in winter), a drinking fountain, a shelter, and a playground are located by the Pawnee parking lot.

More info about Pawnee Prairie Park:

Biking, hiking, walking, running, equestrian
Picnic tables
Horse trailer parking
Horse and pet watering stations
Butterfly Garden
Open Shelter
Playground
Restroom facilities
Drinking fountains

Wichita City Parks with Designated Bike Trails

These City of Wichita Parks have designated bike trails, so you know they are bicycle-friendly! We’ve grouped them by geographic area so you can find a bike-friendly park near you.

South Wichita Parks with Bike Paths

Linwood Park North, 1802 E. Harry, Wichita, KS 67211
Linwood Park South, 1901 S. Kansas Street, Wichita, KS 67211
Garvey Park, 3501 S Washington, Wichita, KS 67216
Planeview Park, 2819 Fees, Wichita, KS 67210
Chapin Park, 2400 E. MacArthur Road, Wichita, KS 67216
Emery Memorial Park, 2325 E. MacArthur, Wichita, KS 67216

Southeast Wichita Parks with Bike Trails

Cottonwood Park, 1300 S. Armour, Wichita, KS 67207
Cessna East Park, 6115 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
Cessna West Park, 5701 E. Kinkaid, Wichita, KS 67218

Southwest Wichita Bike Paths

Pawnee Prairie Park, 2625 S. Tyler, Wichita, KS 67209
Air Capital Memorial Park, 9500 W. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67209

North Wichita Parks with Designated Bike Trails

Dr. Glen Dey Park, 2801 N. Grove, Wichita, KS 67219
McAdams Park, 1329 E. 16th Street N., Wichita, KS 67214
Otis Park, 1403 N. Market, Wichita, KS 67214
This little park in midtown Wichita boasts a bike trail, drinking fountains, benches, and access to the longer Midtown Bike Path.

Central Wichita Bike Trails in City Parks

Sim Park, 2020 W. Murdock, Wichita, KS 67203
Prospect Park, 1330 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67203
Murdock Park, 1808 E. Murdock, Wichita, KS 67214
Chautauqua Park, 352 N. Chautauqua, Wichita, KS 67214
Chisholm Trail Parkway, 191 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67203
McKnight Parkway, 400 S. Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211

Dedicated Wichita Bike Paths and Bike Trails

Some Wichita-area bike trails connect to make a longer trail through town or even from town to town.

Arkansas River Bike Path

This one is possibly the most visible bike trails in the city of Wichita. The Arkansas River trail runs 10 miles from 21st N and West Street near I-235 and follows the river through the Downtown/Old Town/Delano part of town and ends in South City in Garvey Park at Washington and Galena. This is the bike path you can see when you’re at the Keeper of the Plains (or visiting the troll statue!).

K96 Bike Path / Chisholm Park Trail

While bikes (and dogs) are not allowed on the interior of this east Wichita nature area, they are free to use the bicycle path that goes around the outside of the park and ends at the Great Plains Nature Center. This is known as the K-96 bike path. You’ll find the entrance to this path off Oliver Street.

Once at the Great Plains Nature Center, you can secure your bike and visit the free displays inside the building or walk the pedestrian paths through Chisholm Creek Park.

Canal Hike and Bike Trail

More info soon.

McAdams Bike Path

This path connects the Canal Hike and Bike Trail to the K-96 Bicycle Path. The McAdams trail runs through the City of Wichita’s Chisholm Greenway, which connects Chisholm Park and Grove Park (aka Glen Dey Park).

Redbud Trail

This is an 11.5-mile-long trail in Wichita and its always FREE. It takes an average of 3 hours and 30 min to complete. It’s a trail that takes you through residential areas, churches, and parks. The trail is paved for the first 6 miles in Wichita, while much of the rest is surfaced with gravel or crushed limestone. FREE to enjoy!

Hours: Hours: Open 24/7
Trail Surfaces: Concrete, Crushed Stone & Gravel

Trailheads (AKA Pause Points)

9th & Hillside, near Wesley Medical Center
13th &Roosevelt, near the MacDonald Golf Course
17th & Oliver, just south of Wichita State University

Additional Parking

702 N Hydraulic Ave
Between North Hillside and North Holyoke streets
Andover Road Middle School (Andover)

More About the Redbud Trail:

Wheelchair friendly
Kid-friendly
Stroller friendly
Biking, walking, running
Forest and lake
Partially paved
Dogs on leash

Click here for more info about Redbud Trail

Bike Rentals in Wichita

Boats & Bikes

WSU Athletics has a business located on the Arkansas River at 150 N. McLean called Boats & Bikes. The facility rents out bikes, trikes, and scooters (as well as kayaks, SUPs, and pedal boats). Boats & Bikes offers student, military, and group discounts. Only open for the season from about April/May through October. Definitely check their website for hours and pricing: More info