Getting There
Driving/Carpooling Directions:
The Community Building can be accessed by taking E. Kansas Avenue (KS-56) or by traveling along Main Street. If you are traveling from the Best Western Plus or Fairfield Inn, travel west on Kansas Avenue then turn right on N. Ash Street. The Community Building will be to the west with the front entrance located on Marlin Street. We strongly encourage groups to carpool.
PARKING MAP
Biking Directions:
If you’re staying downtown in an Airbnb, there are plenty of bicycle friendly routes to the Community Building along local streets. Coming from further away or the Best Western Plus/Fairfield Inn, please note that the most direct route is along Kansas Avenue/Business 81, which will be most comfortable for a very seasoned rider.
Where to Stay
Summit attendees can receive a special rate at the hotels listed below by calling and mentioning the Active Transportation Summit.
A limited number of ADA accessible rooms are available.
The State of Kansas is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need reasonable accommodations for the Summit, please contact Sarah Davis at sdavis@tooledesign.com at least ten (10) working days in advance to facilitate our effort to meet your reasonable accommodation to the maximum extent feasible. If you have any questions about the ADA, this policy, or concerns about a compliance with the law, please contact the State ADA Coordinator at (785) 296-1389 or anthony.fadale@ks.gov. We will follow up with attendees who answer “yes” to accommodations during registration.
Things to Do
Below are suggested activities, parks, and trails that may interest you during your time in McPherson. We also encourage you to check out the Visit McPherson website for more ideas!
The City of McPherson has greatly invested in the Downtown McPherson area and is a member of the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Main Street program. The downtown has a lot of great shops and restaurants. The Main Street area is a great example of historic preservation and is overall a walkable destination. Check out upcoming Main Street events.
Lakeside Park offers many possibilities for recreation, reflection, and family fun. Amenities include picnic shelters, playgrounds (including an accessible playground), a disc golf course, Swan Court fountain, a garden bridge, and a fishing lagoon. Wall Park, McPherson’s largest park, features 60 acres and is bisected by four-acre Mingenback Lake. Park amenities include an exercise trail, tennis courts, handball courts, baseball and softball fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, a skate park, and public restrooms. Find out more about the city’s parks.
The Meadowlark Trail is an amazing example of a volunteer-led rail-trail along a former Union Pacific railroad corridor stretching for 12.6 miles between the cities of McPherson and Lindsborg.
The American Discovery Trail through Kansas is 570 miles long, stretching from eastern to western Kansas. While on the trail, you will walk in the footsteps of the pioneers, the Great Plains Tribes, and many a western hero or bandit. You will see the unique geological formations of Kansas, follow the rivers, view the gorgeous Flint Hills and Smoky Hills, and watch birds at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge. Find out more about the American Discovery Trail in Kansas.
When you travel the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway, you will follow in the steps of Native Americans, explorers, and pioneers as they sought food, shelter, adventure, and a better life. This trail begins about 15 miles west of McPherson, traveling through small towns (including Lindsborg) along a scenic route. Learn about the route and what to do along the way.