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.
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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)
- South Tyler entrance
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
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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
Mountain Bike Paths and Singletrack Trails
Air Capital Memorial Park, which is part of Pawnee Prairie Park, has a wooded, 1.8 mile loop with challenging twists and turns. Helmets are required.
Cheney Lake Trail is a great trail for walking and according to the MTBProject it’s a family-friendly mountain biking trail too.
Prairie Sunset Trail is an 8-mile path from Goddard to Garden Plain through open fields.
Bicycle Repair, Used Bike Sellers in Wichita, and more…
ReCycle is a unique volunteer program sponsored by Bike/Walk Wichita that helps people get bikes who may not otherwise be able to afford them.
Bike Walk Wichita is an invaluable resource for cycling information in the City of Wichita. We really like the idea of the group’s ReCycle Program.
