Douglas County Parks
Douglas County parks and lakes are managed by Douglas County Public Works.
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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… Details
Address: 163 E 2000 Rd Wellsville, KS 66092Image
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.
Address: 780 E 850 Rd Lawrence, KS 66047Image
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… Details
Address: 184 E 2000 Rd Wellsville, KS 66092Image
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… Details
Address: 665 East 665 Road, Lawrence, KS, USA 66047Image
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… Details
Address: 1373 North 1000 Road, Lawrence, KS, USA 66046