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Beymer Water Recreation Park


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Beymer Water Recreation Park Beymer Water Recreation Park offers a variety of activities for the outdoorsman. Swimmers may cool off at the designated swim beach, while picnickers enjoy a barbecue on the many tables and grills. A covered picnic shelter is available for large parties. Reservations may be made at the County Clerk\'s Office, Kearny County Courthouse.

Fishing is a favorite pastime, with anglers seeking to catch a channel catfish or black bass stocked by the Kansas Fish and Game Commission. Fishing licenses are available locally and juveniles 16 years old and under fish free.

Overnight campers can relax in the fee area that includes electrical hookups for $10.00 per night, or can \"rough it\" in the primitive camping area. Hot showers and flush toilets are available at no charge.

Bird watching and people watching can be enjoyed, with an abundance of local species to be seen.


Address: Four miles south of Lakin on K-25

Come visit us in Lakin, Kansas

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Santa Fe Depot

Lakin originated as one of the early stops on the Santa Fe Railroad from Dodge City to Colorado in 1872. This depot, constructed in 1876, replaced the original boxcar depot. The depot was moved to the museum site and restored in 1984. Mr. James Thomas, grandson of the O'

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Loucks Municipal Park

Sunshine and fresh air abound at Loucks Municipal Park, two miles west of Lakin on U.S. HWY 50. Donated by Charles A. and Rhonda Loucks in 1950, Loucks is an 80

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Chouteau's Island

Chouteau's Island was the largest island of timber on the Arkansas River in this area. In the spring of 1816, Auguste Pierre Chouteau was returning to Missouri with several other fur trappers when they were attacked by a large party of Pawnee Indians. Chouteau'

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Conestoga Wagon

The Conestoga Wagons were used primarily to haul freight on the Santa Fe Trail and other freight trails. They could handle two tons of goods. The wagon in our displayed in the Museum Comples bears the inscription "Joseph Edgar - 1831". There is a series of 1939

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Lakin City Park

While enjoying your stay in Lakin, stop and relax at Lakin City park. With a swimming pool, basketball facility, and a playground, everyone is sure to be pleased.

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