State Park · Kansas, United States
Eisenhower State Park
Eisenhower State Park is a state park in Kansas, United States, covering 1,785 acres (722 ha).
State Park · Kansas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Osage, Kansas, United States |
| Area | 1,785 acres (722 ha) |
| Coordinates | 38.5203° N, 95.7489° W |
| Managed by | Kansas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Eisenhower State Park
Eisenhower State Park is a state park in Osage County, Kansas, United States, located 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Emporia and 35 miles (56 km) south of Topeka. The park was formerly known as Melvern State Park, due to its location on the north shore of the 6,900-acre (2,800 ha) Melvern Lake, was renamed in 1990 to honor former president Dwight D. Eisenhower. The park includes 1,345 acres (544 ha) of prairie, 440 acres (180 ha) of woodland, and various areas for recreational activities.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 30 miles northeast of Emporia |
Airports near this park
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 77.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Eisenhower State Park?
Eisenhower State Park is in Kansas, United States (38.5203° N, 95.7489° W).
How big is Eisenhower State Park?
Eisenhower State Park covers 1,785 acres (722 ha).
How do I get to Eisenhower State Park?
The nearest town is Emporia, Kansas. about 30 miles northeast of Emporia.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kansas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kansas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisenhower_State_Park_(Kansas) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).