WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Wichita officials say they are planning an urban wetlands park in northwest Wichita.
Mayor Jeff Longwell announced Thursday the city will use more than 40 acres of land to create the park and public nature area. The land is being donated by Slawson Cos., which is planning a mixed-use development adjacent to the property.
The Wichita Eagle reports the city council must approve the land donation, which could happen next week.
Longwell says the park could include walking and jogging trails and a boardwalk, with other nature-related activities, such as bird watching and a fishing pond.
Part of the park and commercial development could be ready by fall of next year.
