Osawatomie
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Recreation
Shoot House Paintball is one of the area’s hottest group attractions with 3 acres of buildings, barrels, and barriers. They recently expanded the fun by adding an 18-hole miniature golf course. It is the perfect place to take friends and family for a fun outing, birthday party or other celebrations. Call 913-249-5269 to book your next adventure!
The Flint Hills Trail is the seventh-longest rail-trail in America, and the longest trail in Kansas. It follows the general route of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and forms a component of the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail.
​Dubbed “Mile Zero” of the Flint Hills Trail, Osawatomie’s role as the eastern terminus for the 118-mile rail-to-trail makes it the perfect starting (or stopping) point for trail enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, and is within easy driving distance for the majority of the Kansas City metro area. The trail and trailhead are open year round from dawn to dusk for cycling, hiking, walking, and horseback riding. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail except for those used as mobility aides or for approved trail maintenance.
Amenities at Mile Zero include the Walker Station informational kiosk, a solid waste and recycling center, and public restroom facility. The dual parking lots are equipped for a large volume of motor vehicles and the large lot even includes several dedicated stalls for horse trailers. A custom designed pedestrian bridge crosses a ditch 1/4 mile from the trailhead entrance and its design mirrors our two nationally celebrated triple span bridges that bookend the north and south of Osawatomie. ​
For a complete history of how the Flint Hills Trail wound its way into the heart of Osawatomie visit https://www.osawatomieks.org/parks-recreation/pages/flint-hills-trail
Before hitting the trail, take a mini scavenger hunt to look for more than 50 decorated bicycles scattered around the community in the self-proclaimed "Bicycle Flower Basket Capital of the World."​
Right next to the Trailhead is the Karl E. Cole Sports Complex. The complex is owned by the Osawatomie School District (USD 367) and offers five lighted and irrigated ball fields, including a premier baseball field with a grass infield, which has hosted numerous State Babe Ruth Tournaments and American Legion Tournaments. Outdoor basketball court, tennis court, batting cages, covered picnic area, playground, concession stand, and restrooms are available. For more information, contact the OZone at 913-755-3622.
The other facility that is owned and operated the Osawatomie School District is USD 367 Sport and Fitness Zone (Ozone). It is the only facility in Miami County with fitness equipment, a daycare, a gymnasium, an indoor lap pool, a warm pool, an aquatics park, personal training, sports programs and classes. The outdoor Family Aquatic Park is open May through August and is the place to be on a hot summer day.
John Brown Memorial Park is located at 10th and Main Street and was dedicated on August 30, 1910, by President Teddy Roosevelt. The park includes the site of historic John Brown Cabin, John Brown Statue, and Memorial.
The park also holds playground equipment, shelter houses, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and plenty of open area for various recreation activities. The camping area is located in the northeast area of the park and has 35 spaces including 10 electrical hookups.
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Anna January Park is located at 10th and South Street. Thi small park host a covered picnic area, a basketball net, and play equipment.
The Osawatomie City Lake is a serene spot for fishing and nonmotorized watercraft, located 3 1/2 miles northwest of Osawatomie. Fishermen are always excited for snagging season because Osawatomie boasts one of the only spots for paddlefishing in Kansas, March 15 through May 15. The 75-acre recreational area provides a shelter house, picnic areas, playground equipment and six electrical hookups for campers.​​
Nestled alongside the lake is the Osawatomie Golf Course. The 18-hole municipal golf course offers a clubhouse, food and beverages, a pro shop, a driving range, and a practice green.
Built in 1941, the course is a parkland golf course design offering two distinct nines, where the front nine puts a premium on approach shots hit into target- sized, gently sloping greens. The back nine, built in 1972, offers more generously sized, undulating greens that put a premium on a player's short game. These distinctions provide a unique golfing experience that rewards players with a complete and well-rounded game.
