WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Wichita held a ribbon cutting Friday morning to celebrate the latest upgrades at Pracht Wetlands Park, one of the last remaining urban wetlands in the Midwest.
Phase 3 of the park’s plan includes a new elevated boardwalk and a covered wildlife viewing area inspired by the Pracht family, who used to farm and hunt the land. Visitors will also see new sculptures by local artist Conrad Snider and educational panels about the wildlife and history of the area.
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The park is located at 9926 West 29th Street North in northwest Wichita and is open to the public.
City Council member J.V. Johnston said the park is a rare opportunity to experience nature inside city limits. “You don’t have to go hundreds of miles—you can come right out to here and enjoy nature and enjoy the wetlands and the birds and all the animals,” he said…