Douglas County Locations

Douglas County and Baldwin City jointly own and operate Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the Civil War. The 38-acre property, located at 163 E. 2000th Road near Baldwin City,…

The historic arch is located ½ mile east and 1 1/4 miles south of the town of Lone Star at 780 E. 850 Road. The arch was built in 1913 by B.F. Metsker and I. Babb.

This park features historic markers, an 18-acre tract of remnant prairie, preserved Santa Fe Trail wagon ruts, and a historical log cabin constructed in 1971. A gravel trail with interpretive signage winds through the prairie, offering visitors a unique opportunity to view wagon ruts and…

Douglas County owns and operates a 422-acre Lone Star Lake Park nestled within rural farmland in southwest Douglas County. The park features a 185-acre man-made lake which was created by damming Washington Creek. The park surrounds the lake and features a campground as well as many picnic areas…

Douglas County owns and operates the 17-acre Wells Overlook Park. Wells Overlook Park is located three miles south of Lawrence and was donated in 1971 to Douglas County by William Wells in honor of his parents and grandfather, who was in the third party of the New England Emigrant Aid…