Emporia Chamber & VB Guide 2009

Parks & Recreation Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge 530 W Maple in Hartford, 620-392-5553, www.flinthills.fws.gov 11 miles East on I-35 & 8 miles South on K-130, 20 min from Emporia As home to many wildlife species including bald eagles, this refuge offers visitors several recreational opportunities including bird watching, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing, photography, and nature trails. Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except Federal holidays. John Redmond Dam & Reservoir 620-364-8614 3 miles North & 1 mile West of Burlington on US Hwy 75 A haven for wildlife, enjoy seeing wildlife, bird watching, boating, camping, swimming, water skiing, fishing, hunting, and a picnic. Jones Aquatic Center 4202 W 18th Ave, 620-340-6400 www.emporia.ws Complete with an Olympic-size lap pool with zero depth entry, lazy river, two slides, and kid’s playground. Seasonal hours from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day. Monday–Thursday Noon–6 p.m., Friday–Sunday Noon–8 p.m. Lyon State Fishing Lake 620-342-0658, 20 minutes from Emporia 12 miles North on Hwy K-99 & 5 miles East on Hwy K-170 Enjoy boating, camping, swimming, picnic area, fishing, bird watching and hunting. Flint Hills Lanes 1519 W 6th Ave, 620-343-2695 Bowling for the whole family. Seasonal hours, call for exact times. Traveling with a pet? Buck Fund Dog Park 24th Ave & Industrial Rd (see map A4) Dogs are allowed off-leash in designated play areas. Agility course, pet water fountain, picnic tables, shade trees and room to run in a secure, fenced environment. Veterinarians Dorsey Animal Clinic*, 2902 W 12th Ave 620-342-1221 East Emporia Veterinary Clinic, 602 Exchange St 620-343-7682 Emporia Veterinary Hospital,* 710 Anderson St 620-342-6515 http://www.flinthills.fws.gov http://www.emporia.ws

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