Swanson Park

If you are brave enough to go exploring, this park is a nature lover's dream. So many interesting plants and animals to photograph here! Bring a camera if that is your thing. Walk back into the woods & find little paths that are a bit uncharted. Be very careful though! Some of the trees have thorns. They are not small. We are talking giant 2 inch thorns! If it is wet, you will want to have some boots. Mind your step. This is a lovely little piece of nature in the city that you are sure to enjoy.

This park is quite beautiful during seasons for the small flowers blooming there to see, or during/after a rain. Evergreen trees give a deep woodsy refreshing smell with a few honeysuckle bushes. The place has a LOT of trees (even though the area of the place itself is quite small), so that it reduces the noise or surrounding heavy traffic for Central & Maize streets. You will find deer relatively often. There are off-trails that deer originally made, that people now walk as well, for a more of an adventurous walk.

A small but amazing park.

A fun place to explore. You can hear traffic everywhere but it still feels like you've escaped to nature.

Was a beautiful park, and we loved the hiking trails. Plenty of wildlife to be seen, and lots of small dirt trails to branch off onto. Definitely have to watch out for poison ivy and poison sumac on the dirt trails that branch off.

Great spot to relax and take a stroll. Was once a place where Osage Native Americans lived and buffalo wallowed. If you keep quiet enough, you will see all sorts of wildlife. Lots of cool spots for photo ops, and you'll see portraits being taken on most nice days. Dog friendly, and they provide bags to pick up your dog's waste. Bring mosquito repellent during the summer months. My only complaints are that some dog owners don't use the bags, and people can't follow the rules. Bikes are not allowed, but are abundant, dogs running unleashed, and litter bugs. The good people that use the park keep it beautiful and tidy though.

Another great visit. Park is very green and healthy looking right now! A wonderful dog-friendly nature park.

Great little trail, on the west side of Wichita.

Nice park that’s well kept. The sidewalks are wide and open.

Pleasant nature trek without having to drive too far. Saw a fair amount of wildlife. Dogs had a great time. Will be back.

BEWARE!!!!
The park is beautiful!! BUT a lot of cars get vandalized/ broken into while parked here!! Be careful!!

A beautiful Christmas hike.

Such a beautiful park! I forget I'm in the middle of a city every time I go.

We went on an adventure at Swanson Park beatuiful wooded area my soul needed this! Over cast day slightly sprinkling tucked away from the road wonderful hike/biking paths. Several benches along the path. Trash cans only at beginning of the path by the parking lot. Picnic tables just past tall grass. Enjoy & renew your spirit!

Nature Park, what's not to like. It's beautiful in the spring, everything is so green!
Can you see the deer?

Beautiful park. It is quiet. Great place to take the dogs.

Pleasantly surprised, this park is deceiving! From the street it doesn't look like much, but the sidewalk leads you back into the wooded area with some nice walkways and views. It's a hidden gem in this suburban neighborhood. Saw several people walking their dogs and some couples on a stroll.

Great place to chill & walk the paths!

Good place to see deer and other wildlife. Paved paths and dirt paths. My favorite west side nature trail.

Love the nature here and it's a good place to go run or walk the dogs.

One of my absolute favorite parks to visit. The trails are lined with beautiful tall trees of all different kinds. There are lots of trails that you can follow off of the cement if you choose to. There’s also plenty of wildlife to see from owls to deer to raccoons and much much more. One of the best times to come out is in the summer evenings. You’ll see all sorts of wildlife and get beautiful views as you’re walking. This is also a common park for the rock painted group ICT area rocks to hide rocks at. Keep an eye open as you may be surprised at what you might find!
Absolutely love this park!!