Cheney Reservior was constructed by the BOR and was finished in 1965. The lake consists of 9,600 sur
The park features 29 miles of asphalt roads and parking areas; a park office; 2 marinas; 223 reservable electrical hookup sites with water; over 400 primitive camp sites; 4 trailer dump stations; 6 boat ramps with 22 launching lanes; 4 courtesy docks; 2 fish cleaning stations; 7 modern pit toilets; 9 shower houses; 1 shelter with restrooms; 2 large group shelters; 2 medium group shelters; 29 small
Operating as usual
07/13/2024
Get ready!
It is time again for Astronomy Night at Cheney State Park! Come out to Wichita Point Day Use area around 8:45 PM this Saturday, July 13th, to learn about space, have some s'more's, and take a peek through WSU's new telescopes. This is always a fun event! Call the Park Office with questions at 316-542-3664.
07/12/2024
Click on the link and vote for best photo
https://www.stateparksphotocontest.org/americasstateparks
07/08/2024
It is time again for Astronomy Night at Cheney State Park! Come out to Wichita Point Day Use area around 8:45 PM this Saturday, July 13th, to learn about space, have some s'more's, and take a peek through WSU's new telescopes. This is always a fun event! Call the Park Office with questions at 316-542-3664.
05/11/2024
Taken from the top of the dam!
04/30/2024
Look for something FREE and FUN to do this Saturday, May 4th? Join us at Cheney State Park for our annual Outdoor Kansas Kids Day event beginning at 10am near the East Main Boat Ramp and the Marina.
Events will include an animal presentation, fishing demonstration by a KDWP Biologist, archery range, fishing clinic, and more.
Saturday is also FREE ENTRANCE day to Cheney State Park!
Call the office with any questions at 316-542-3664
04/08/2024
Come join us this Saturday for an astronomy night! Telescopes will be provided by WSU for viewing.
04/01/2024
Look for something FREE and FUN to do this Saturday, May 4th? Join us at Cheney State Park for our annual Outdoor Kansas Kids Day event beginning at 10am near the East Main Boat Ramp and the Marina.
Events will include an animal presentation, fishing demonstration by a KDWP Biologist, archery range, fishing clinic, and more.
Saturday is also FREE ENTRANCE day to Cheney State Park!
Call the office with any questions at 316-542-3664
02/28/2024
Dates To Remember
Beginning December 1, 2023, the following annual permits for Kansas State Parks will go on sale online, at state park offices and at license vendor locations:
Beginning December 8, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST, campsite reservations for the prime season (April 1 thru October 31) will open for the following Kansas State Parks: Cheney State Park and Sandhills
11/28/2023
Application opened till filled.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, working alongside dedicated colleagues who share your
conservation values and love of outdoor recreation, you’ll feel right at home with the Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). As a member of the KDWP State Parks team, you’ll work together to
ensure our citizens enjoy and appreciate the state’s diverse natural resources. KDWP offers competitive
pay; paid sick, vacation, maternity and paternity leave; and first day health insurance and retirement
benefits.
https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs
11/17/2023
Enjoy free entrance at any Kansas State Park on Black Friday, November 24th, and .
While you are there take a selfie and post it to your social media with the hashtags and for a chance to win a free cabin stay!
11/10/2023
Annual Permits, 2024 Campsite Reservations for Kansas State Parks Coming Soon The official website of the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
Due to the forecasted freezing temperatures next week, all water will be shut off in the park by this coming weekend (with the exception of the frost free hydrants). The electricity will remain on. All showerhouses will be closed. Call the Park Office with any questions 316-542-3664
10/20/2023
Astronomy Night at Cheney State Park! Tomorrow, Saturday Oct 21st @ 7PM. Come enjoy the beautiful fall weather and a little stargazing. Club Nova from WSU will supply telescopes and a limited number of snacks. No entry fee will be charged, but please make sure each vehicle has a vehicle permit.
Location: Near the boat ramp at Wichita Point.
Call Cheney State Park with any questions: 316-542-3664
09/19/2023
DEADLINE TO APPLY – September 29, 2023
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, working alongside dedicated colleagues who share your
conservation values and love of outdoor recreation, you’ll feel right at home with the Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). As a member of the KDWP State Parks team, you’ll work together to
ensure our citizens enjoy and appreciate the state’s diverse natural resources. KDWP offers competitive
pay; paid sick, vacation, maternity and paternity leave; and first day health insurance and retirement
benefits.
https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs
***** ATTENTION! *****
Road construction for NE 50th ST will begin this week on 8/21/2023. Single lane traffic will begin from 170th AVE to 150th AVE. Traffic will flow WESTBOUND for the duration of the project. Eastbound traffic will be closed for the duration of the project.
07/16/2023
Movie starts soon!
MOVIE NIGHT AT CHENEY STATE PARK THIS WEEKEND!
Join us for an outdoor showing of "The Sandlot" on Saturday, July 15th at about 9:15pm. The movie will be near the showerhouse at Smarsh Creek Campground.
Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, bug spray, and something to snack on if you wish.
07/10/2023
MOVIE NIGHT AT CHENEY STATE PARK THIS WEEKEND!
Join us for an outdoor showing of "The Sandlot" on Saturday, July 15th at about 9:15pm. The movie will be near the showerhouse at Smarsh Creek Campground.
Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, bug spray, and something to snack on if you wish.
05/04/2023
Look for something FREE and FUN to do this Saturday, May 6th? Join us at Cheney State Park for our annual Outdoor Kansas Kids Day event beginning at 10am near the East Main Boat Ramp and the Marina.
Events will include an animal presentation, fishing demonstration by a KDWP Biologist, archery range, fishing clinic, and more.
Saturday is also FREE ENTRANCE day to Cheney State Park!
Call the office with any questions at 316-542-3664
04/17/2023
Join us for a fun ASTRONOMY NIGHT at Cheney State Park this Friday, April 21st, at 815pm. WSU's Club Nova will have telescopes set up and will be explaining constellations and stars! All ages are welcome!
03/07/2023
Cheney State Park is still accepting applications for Camp Host, Gate Host, Office Assistant, Mowers and Seasonal Rangers for this upcoming camping season.
We are looking for hard working and dependable individuals.
03/02/2023
Cheney State Park is hiring for our FULL-TIME maintenance staff!
Come begin a rewarding career with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks!
KDWP offers competitive pay; paid sick, vacation, maternity and paternity leave; and first day
health insurance and retirement benefits.
For more information, or to apply, follow this link:
https://ksoutdoors.com/.../Current.../Permanent-Positions
This position is open until filled
01/17/2023
Cheney State Park is hiring for our FULL-TIME maintenance staff! Come begin a rewarding career with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks!
KDWP offers competitive pay; paid sick, vacation, maternity and paternity leave; and first day
health insurance and retirement benefits.
For more information, or to apply, follow this link:
https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Current-KDWP-Employment-Opportunities/Permanent-Positions
Deadline to apply is Jan 27th
01/06/2023
WOW! Stan Shook snapped this mesmerizing photo of snow geese at Cheney Lake.
04/13/2022
JOB OPENING: Natural Resource Officer (Cheney, KS)
This full-time position is located in the Parks Division at Cheney State Park.
A Bachelor’s degree in park or natural resource management is required or other related degrees as determined by the Department. Experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.
This position requires the employee to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission. If an applicant is not currently law enforcement certified, our agency will send the successful applicant to the required training. Applicants do not have to be law enforcement certified to apply.
Starting pay is $21.65/hr; immediate group health and life insurance; retirement; optional deferred compensation, dental and vision options; holidays; and sick, vacation, and parental leave.
Deadline to apply is April 29, 2022. For more information about this position and instructions on how to apply visit ksoutdoors.com/jobs.
04/04/2022
Water Temperature
April 4, 2022
49.28°F
04/01/2022
Water Temperature
April 1, 2022
48.02°F
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