This 10 mile multi-use path goes through the heart of the city and provides access to parks and lots of city attractions, including museums, the stadium, and the zoo. There are plenty of places to park along the path as well as many quiet stretches to explore.

Close to the river, this park is about a mile northwest of downtown Wichita. One destinations is the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit with over 20 species of native mammals, reptiles and birds in eight cages. There has been a zoo in one form or another on the site since 1901. The park also features splash fountains for children in the summer, play and climbing equipment for kids, a “Solar Calendar,” and parks across the river: to the north with the 1913 Park Villa and to the south with a tennis center.

Have you noticed the murals as you traveled on Douglas? Now you can easily walk and find all the murals with the Avenue Art Days Mural Map. Download the app to see an interactive location map, view each mural and the artist name, then plan your mural tour. Shop the District and visit all the murals with the Avenue Art Days App.

If you prefer to walk indoors, the malls can be an option:

Towne West, 4600 W Kellogg Drive Open for walking: Monday-Saturday 7AM; Sunday 10 AM Distance walk around the inside perimeter following the brown tiles: 1 lap = 2/3 mile.
Towne East, 7700 E Kellogg Drive Open for walking: Monday-Saturday 8 AM; Sunday 10 AM Distance walk around upper level: 1 lap = 1/2 mile.

The Prairie Sunset Trail is a rails-to-trails project. On both the east and west edges of Wichita, trail advocates from Prairie Travelers and partner organization Andover-Augusta Rail Trail Initiative (AARTI) are creating regional connections that include both bicyclists and hikers.

Their combined volunteerism will result in a wide, 50-mile path stretching from Garden Plain to Augusta. Started in the mid 2000’s, it now goes through Goddard and continues east into the western city limits of Wichita. This trail offers great views and lovely scenery–including a covered bridge–close to home.

The Redbud Trail is one of two growing rails to trails projects in the area. It winds east and north proceeding from Elm under I-135 through neighborhoods. It is highlighted by art- and history-filled installations at 9th & Hillside, 13th & Roosevelt and 17th & Oliver. The Redbud Trail is a jewel for our community! It will extend toward Andover and eventually to Augusta.

This park has more than 4 miles of paths, including several that wind through wooded areas that might make you forget you are still in the city. Located in the northwest part of town right next to the zoo, this popular park can be reached from the Ark River Path. The new Woodchuck bike lanes provide safe, marked crosswalks and crossing lights to enter by foot midway on the west and south sides of the park on Ridge Road and on 13th, in addition to the light and crosswalk on the north on 21st street. Map is at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/media/14919/sdgwparkmap.pdf

Another good place for walking is the Zoo. Sign up in the membership office during regular zoo hours. Members get credit for miles walked to earn prizes. See the flyer Making Tracks – a walking program for members for information.