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'''Cheney State Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[Kansas]] in the [[United States]]. Completed in 1964, the park is located 5 miles north of [[Cheney, Kansas|Cheney]] and 20 miles west of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]] in [[Sedgwick County, Kansas|Sedgwick County]].
'''Cheney State Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[Kansas]] in the [[United States]]. Completed in 1964, the park is located in [[Kingman County, Kansas|Kingman]] and [[Reno County, Kansas|Reno]] counties in [[Kansas]], 5&nbsp;miles north of [[Cheney, Kansas|Cheney]] and 20&nbsp;miles west of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]].


The park is divided into two areas, comprising {{convert|1913|acre|km2}}, straddling the {{convert|6800|acre|km2|sing=on}} [[Cheney Reservoir]], one of the top [[sailing]] [[lakes]] in the United States. The [[Ninnescah Sailing Center]] on the West Shore Area is the 'headquarters' for sailing at Cheney. A [[marina]] in the East Shore Area offers supplies and services for [[boaters]] and [[anglers]].
The park is divided into two areas {{nowrap|({{coord|37.733|-97.840|type:landmark_region:US-KS_dim:5000|display=inline|name=Cheney State Park, East Shore Area}} and {{coord|37.750|-97.781|type:landmark_region:US-KS_dim:3000|display=inline|name=Cheney State Park, East Shore Area}}),}} comprising {{convert|1913|acre|km2}}, straddling the {{convert|6800|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[Cheney Reservoir]], one of the top [[sailing]] [[lake]]s in the United States.<ref name=sailing/> The Ninnescah Sailing Association has facilities in the West Shore Area.<ref name=Ninnescah/> A [[marina]] in the East Shore Area offers supplies and services for boaters and [[Fisherman|anglers]].


The [[Giefer Creek]] and [[Spring Creek]] nature trails offer [[hikers]] an aesthetic sampling of the area's natural beauty. A [[handicapped-accessible]] fishing complex is available at the [[Toadstool Loop Jetty]].
There are nature and hiking trails at Giefer Creek and Spring Creek. A [[handicapped-accessible]] fishing complex is available at the Toadstool Loop Jetty.


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The park features 29&nbsp;miles of asphalt roads and parking areas; a park office; 2 marinas; 223 electrical hookup sites with water; over 400 primitive camp sites; 4 trailer dump stations; 6 boat ramps with 22 launching lanes; 4 courtesy docks; 2 fish cleaning stations; 7 modern pit toilets; 9 showerhouses; 1 shelter with restrooms; 2 large group shelters; 2 medium group shelters; 29 small picnic shelters; 1 group camping area with 20 utility sites, a large shelter and a restroom; 2 nature trails; and 7 modern cabins.<ref name=kdwpt/>
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The {{convert|5200|acre|km2|sing=on}} [[Cheney Wildlife Area]] adjacent to the park provides a rich variety of wildlife watching, nature photography, and public hunting opportunity. A [[refuge]] has been set aside on the wildlife area for [[Bird migration|migratory]] [[waterfowl]]. The area is closed to all activities from Sept. 15 through March 15, when it is reopened for fishing and non-hunting day use activities.


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The {{convert|5200|acre|km2|adj=on}} '''Cheney Wildlife Area''' adjacent to the park provides opportunities for wildlife watching, [[nature photography]], and hunting.<ref name=wildlife/> A [[Wildlife refuge|refuge]] has been set aside within the wildlife area for [[Bird migration|migratory]] [[waterfowl]]. The area is closed to all activities from September 15 through March 15, when it is reopened for fishing and non-hunting day use activities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/content/download/7586/37984/file/%20CHENEY%20RES%20&%20WA.pdf |title=Cheney Reservoir & Wildlife Area |publisher=Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism |accessdate=November 23, 2012}}</ref>
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The park features 29 miles of asphalt roads and parking areas; a park office; 2 marina's; 223 electrical hookp sites with water; over 400 primitive camp sites; 4 trailer dumpstations; 6 boat ramps with 22 launching lanes; 4 courtesy docks; 2 fish cleaning stations; 7 modern pit toilets; 9 showerhouses; 1 shelter with restrooms; 2 large group shelters; 2 medium group shelters; 29 small picnic shelters; 1 group camping area with 20 utility sites, a large shelter and a restroom; 2 nature trails; and 7 modern cabins.


==External links==
==See also==
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* [[List of Kansas state parks]]
* [http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/locations/cheney Cheney State Park]
* [[List of lakes, reservoirs, and dams in Kansas]]
* [[List of rivers of Kansas]]


==References==
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{{Protected Areas of Kansas}}
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<ref name=kdwpt>{{cite web |url=http://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Cheney |title=Cheney State Park |publisher=Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism |accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref>


<ref name=wildlife>{{cite web |url=http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Wildlife-Areas/South-Central/Cheney |title=Cheney Wildlife Area |publisher=Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism |accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref>
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<ref name=sailing>{{cite web |url=http://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Cheney/Areas/West-Shore/Ninnescah-sailing-area |title=Ninnescah Sailing Area |publisher=Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism |accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name=Ninnescah>{{cite web |url=http://www.ninnescah.org/ |title=Ninnescah Sailing Association |accessdate=November 23, 2012}}</ref>
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== External links ==
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*[http://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Cheney Cheney State Park] Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
*[http://www.ninnescah.org Ninnescah Sailing Association]

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[[Category:Protected areas of Kingman County, Kansas]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Reno County, Kansas]]
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[[Category:1964 establishments in Kansas]]

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Cheney State Park
Map showing the location of Cheney State Park
Map showing the location of Cheney State Park
Location in Kansas
LocationKingman, Reno, Kansas, United States
Coordinates37°43′07″N 97°49′32″W / 37.71861°N 97.82556°W / 37.71861; -97.82556[1]
Area1,913 acres (7.74 km2)
Elevation1,450 ft (440 m)[1]
Established1964
Visitors631,188 (in 2022)[2]
Governing bodyKansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
WebsiteCheney State Park

Cheney State Park is a state park of Kansas in the United States. Completed in 1964, the park is located in Kingman and Reno counties in Kansas, 5 miles north of Cheney and 20 miles west of Wichita.

The park is divided into two areas (37°43′59″N 97°50′24″W / 37.733°N 97.840°W / 37.733; -97.840 (Cheney State Park, East Shore Area) and 37°45′00″N 97°46′52″W / 37.750°N 97.781°W / 37.750; -97.781 (Cheney State Park, East Shore Area)), comprising 1,913 acres (7.74 km2), straddling the 6,800-acre (28 km2) Cheney Reservoir, one of the top sailing lakes in the United States.[3] The Ninnescah Sailing Association has facilities in the West Shore Area.[4] A marina in the East Shore Area offers supplies and services for boaters and anglers.

There are nature and hiking trails at Giefer Creek and Spring Creek. A handicapped-accessible fishing complex is available at the Toadstool Loop Jetty.

The park features 29 miles of asphalt roads and parking areas; a park office; 2 marinas; 223 electrical hookup sites with water; over 400 primitive camp sites; 4 trailer dump stations; 6 boat ramps with 22 launching lanes; 4 courtesy docks; 2 fish cleaning stations; 7 modern pit toilets; 9 showerhouses; 1 shelter with restrooms; 2 large group shelters; 2 medium group shelters; 29 small picnic shelters; 1 group camping area with 20 utility sites, a large shelter and a restroom; 2 nature trails; and 7 modern cabins.[5]

The 5,200-acre (21 km2) Cheney Wildlife Area adjacent to the park provides opportunities for wildlife watching, nature photography, and hunting.[6] A refuge has been set aside within the wildlife area for migratory waterfowl. The area is closed to all activities from September 15 through March 15, when it is reopened for fishing and non-hunting day use activities.[7]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Cheney State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Self, Matthew (August 18, 2023). "Top 5 most popular Kansas state parks revealed". KSNT.
  3. ^ "Ninnescah Sailing Area". Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "Ninnescah Sailing Association". Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  5. ^ "Cheney State Park". Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  6. ^ "Cheney Wildlife Area". Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "Cheney Reservoir & Wildlife Area" (PDF). Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved November 23, 2012.

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