10 Nature & Parks in Manhattan That You Shouldn't Miss

July 30, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Coordinates: 40°47′25″N 73°57′35″W / 40.79028°N 73.95972°W / 40.79028; -73.95972
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1. Linear Park Trail

Manhattan, KS http://www.kansascyclist.com/trails/ManhattanLinearTrail.html
Excellent
75%
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25%
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Linear Park Trail

Reviewed By Q9641DBkarenw

My husband and I have been visiting Manhattan for about 3 months, this is our go-to hiking spot, well maintained, easy to access, nice nature along the trails, nicely marked signs. Some areas are covered and in the tree areas, others not. Nice parking spaces at entrance areas. During the rainy season, there were several locations that had been totally flooded and mud covered the trails, they were quickly cleaned up.

2. Kansas State University Insect Zoo

1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506 +1 785-380-9139 [email protected] http://www.k-state.edu/butterfly/
Excellent
67%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Kansas State University Insect Zoo

We are currently open by appointment only. Please use this link to book an appointment- https:\\insect-zoo.appointlet.com.

Reviewed By 200kathij

This is a fun, learning fieldtrip with lots of interation with the kids!! Loved all the information about insects and bugs. Great place to inspire learning!

3. Kansas State University Gardens

1500 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506 +1 785-532-3271 http://www.k-state.edu/gardens/
Excellent
56%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Kansas State University Gardens

Reviewed By pnkybrwstr - Manhattan, United States

Even though I'm from Manhattan, I'd never visited the other side of the gardens that has more flowers and the bigger fountain. So, I went there with my family after graduation for pictures. It was so nice out and the flowers were beautiful! The photos were great!

4. Rocky Ford State Fishing Area

Rocky Ford Road, Manhattan, KS 66502
Excellent
43%
Good
57%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Rocky Ford State Fishing Area

5. State Park, Campground and RV near Manhattan, KS

5800 River Pond Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502-8405 +1 785-539-7941
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

State Park, Campground and RV near Manhattan, KS

6. Manhattan River Trail

US Hwy 24 & Blue River Trailhead, Manhattan, KS 66502
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Manhattan River Trail

7. Manhattan City Park

Poyntz Avenue & 11th Street, Manhattan, KS http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/index.aspx?NID=292
Excellent
67%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
2%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Manhattan City Park

Reviewed By maryfd2017 - Humboldt, United States

I was able to enjoy swimming with our grandson. It is a very nice swim facility. We were actually there in July, 1919.

8. Tuttle Creek State Park

5800 River Pond Rd Ste A, Manhattan, KS 66502-8406 +1 785-539-7941 http://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Tuttle-Creek
Excellent
65%
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35%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Tuttle Creek State Park

Reviewed By Q3840ZOrichards - Manhattan, United States

Lots of camping opportunities (when the water isn't 55 feet over conservation level). There is a wonderful bike trail in Fancy Creek at the north end of the lake. ORV if you are into it. Fancy Creek Shooting Range is open 1st and third weekends of the month. The River Pond area has great camping, swimming, boating opportunites.

9. Sunset Zoo

2333 Oak St, Manhattan, KS 66502-3824 +1 785-587-2737 http://www.sunsetzoo.com
Excellent
40%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
5%
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4.0 based on 176 reviews

Sunset Zoo

Reviewed By densmom74 - Williamsburg, United States

Nice way to spend an hour or so. Not huge, but still has some interesting specimens. Red pandas are adorable! And just watching prairie dogs can be entertainment in itself.

10. Warner Memorial Park

Warner Park Road, Manhattan, KS 66503
Excellent
17%
Good
67%
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Warner Memorial Park

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