Seasonal closure of Kiwanis Community Park section ends

Published on July 16, 2024

The southern portion of Kiwanis Community Park, located off East Pershing Boulevard, has reopened following a seasonal closure for wildlife protection.

The affected area contains a large pond that provides valuable habitat for many species of wildlife and is especially important to many species of waterfowl. Spring through early summer is a critical time of year for these species as they are nesting and raising their young. Disturbances during this time can cause them to abandon their nests or cause stress to young birds that cannot fly. 

The park is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Pets must be kept on leash and pet waste picked up and disposed of. Visitors are also asked to pack out all trash and to make sure they and their pets do not harass the wildlife or nearby livestock.  

Kiwanis Community Park is a roughly 105-acre site and was purchased in early 2020 with voter approved 6th Penny funding.