Activities in and around the 320 acre lake include nature trails, boating, swimming, water-skiing, and fishing for walleye, channel catfish, largemouth bass, crappie and sunfish. No hunting is allowed. Camping (electrical hook-ups available)
Newton, KS RecreationThe Harvey County historical Museum and Libraryi is housed in a former Carnegie Library that served Newton and Harvey County residents until 1973. Completed in 1904, the library was built by a gift from Andrew Carnegie and is the oldest public building in town. * Harvey County Hall:
Newton, KS MuseumsThe tallest, sturdiest Mennonite in Kansas stands seventeen feet tall in the Athletic Park. He is the Mennonite Settler Statue built in 1942
Newton, KS LandmarksThe 43 acre park contains a 4 acre pond stocked with channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and sunfish. Park facilities include an enclosed shelter house (available by reservation) which contains a kitchenette, restrooms, fireplace and a large meeting room for 100
Newton, KS RecreationThe Kauffman Museum is located on the Bethel College campus in North Newton. The museum emphasizes the cultural and natural history of the Central Plains and the immigration of the Mennonites to Kansas in the 1870
Newton, KS MuseumsBuilt in 1913, the Congregational Church was later sold to the United Brethren and is still standing although it is now owned...
Trapping is permitted on the wildlife area. A special permit is required. It is available at the area office free of charg...
The Ritz Theater on Main Street has been preserved and is used for occasional performances. Plans are underway for regular pe...
In 1881, the only thing that marked the location of Bushton was a hedge where main street is now located. People started to c...
Easily becoming a select weekend attraction for camping enthusiasts, the 416-acre tract provides a well-developed camper park...