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Provided below are a list of indoor and outdoor recreation sites in Labette County.  We've included the libraries for those who like to read or research genealogy.  For the more active visitor, we have sites for hunting, fishing, boating, skate boarding, golfing, bowling and much, much more!

Bowling

  • Tower Bowl ~ 103 E. Main, Parsons ~ 620-421-1580

  • Coral Lanes ~ 615 Commercial, Oswego ~ 620-795-4610

Golf

  • JP's Golf, 1755 E. Main, Parsons ~ 620-421-6600
    Driving Range Open until 8:00 p.m. (weather permitting)

  • Katy Golf Course ~ 1447 25000 Rd., Parsons ~ 620-421-4532
    9-Hole Course, Pro Shop & Grill

  • Parsons Golf Club & Restaurant ~ 1187 24000 Rd., Parsons 620-421-5290 ~ 9-Hole Course, Pool, Fine Dining & Grill

  • Oswego Golf Course, 12085 Wallace Rd., Oswego
    620-795-4767 ~ 9 Hole Course

Libraries

  • Parsons Public Library ~ 311 S. 17th, Parsons ~ 620-421-5920 Open Mon. through Sat. ~ Check their web site for hours and services. skyways.lib.ks.us/library/parsons/

  • Carnegie Library ~ 704 4th St., Oswego ~ 620-795-4921

  • Chetopa Library ~ 312 Maple, Chetopa ~ 620-236-7104

  • Public Library ~ Downtown Altamont ~ 620-784-5530

  • Public Library ~ 105 N. Delaware, Edna~ 620-922-3470

  • Public Library ~ 411 S. Hickory, Mound Valley ~ 620-328-2291 Mon.-Tues., 2-6:30p.m. ~ Thurs. & Sat., 10-Noon

Parks & LakesParsons Arboretum

  • Arboretum ~ 21st & Briggs, Parsons ~ 620-421-7088
    Nature center, walking trails
    www.geocities.com/parsonsarboretum

  • Big Hill Lake ~
    Big Hill Lake is a 1240 acre lake located 14 miles southwest of Parsons nestled in the rolling timbered countryside known as the "Little Ozarks".  This lake is the only clear water lake of its type in Kansas.  Truly a fisherman's dream.  The lake features a fishing berm, steep dropoffs, and several brush piles to encourage the growth and development of many varieties of fish.  Facilities include campsites, picnic areas, group shelters, potable water, sanitary facilities, boat ramps, and sand swimming beach with a change house.  Big Hill Lake offers lots of activities which include fishing, boating, sailboating, water skiing, swimming, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, sightseeing, and bird watching. Also enjoy the hiking & horse trails. 

Water Skiing at Big Hill Lake

  • Parsons Lake ~ North of Parsons 4 miles on Hwy 59, then 3.4 miles west. ~ Parsons lake is a 1000 acre lake offering first class fishing year around.  Fish for channel catfish, walleye and crappie.  According to conservation officers, "Lake Parsons" is an under-fished lake."  Facilities include campsites, picnic areas, group shelters, sanitary facilities, boat ramps and a sand swimming beach.  Activities offered include fishing, boating, sailboating, water skiing, swimming, camping and picnicking.

  • Strip Pits ~ "Pit" fishing affords the angler a unique experience, because of the extremely clear water.  Fishing requires a "sneak approach".  Trophy catches of large mouth bass, channel catfish, and various pan fishes rewards those anglers who employ this technique.  Since 1962 the Kansas Fish & Game Commission has constructed more than 50 miles of all-weather gravel roads, 20 miles of fishing trails and 75 gravel boat ramps.

  • Hunting ~ The 9 counties of Southeastern Kansas are said to be "The Best for Hunting Quail."  Bobwhite Quail harvest in Kansas annually tops over 2,000,000 birds.  Within a 20-mile radius of Parsons, there is over 17,000 acres of public hunting areas, featuring quail, rabbits, dove, squirrels and water fowl.

  • Historic Riverside Park ~ N. Oregon, Oswego ~ 620-795-2600
    Located on a bluff overlooking the Neosho River.  Historic site.

  • Forest Park ~ 13th & Broadway, Parsons ~ 620-421-7031 Tennis courts, playgrounds, Frisbee Golf, Train Rides.  Site of festivals and summer concerts!
    (20 other parks located in Parsons. Call for more information!)

  • Veteran's Memorial Park ~  1st & Maple, Chetopa
    Beautiful park on the banks of the Neosho River where catfish abound!

  • City Lakes ~  3 miles south of Altamont on Ness Road
    Fishing, hiking and bird watching!

  • City Lake ~ 3000 Rd & Harper (Southwest of Edna)
    Fishing and camping

Recreation Centers

  • Parsons Recreation Center ~ 200 S. Heacock ~ 620-421-7077.     
    The Recreation Center provides year-around leisure services for Parsons and the surrounding area.  Programs of all types are offered with all ages and needs in mind.
    basketball, volleyball, racquet ball, game room

  • Westside Community Center ~ 301 N. 30th ~ 620-421-7100
    basketball, tap & ballet, Tae Kwon Do

Skate Parks

  • PKY Skate Park ~ 1926, Crawford, Parsons

Swimming

  • Public Pool ~ 202 Heacock, Parsons ~ 620-421-7077
    Water slides, open every day during summer, 1-7 p.m.

Parsons Public Pool

  • Public Pool ~ Riverside Park, Oswego

  • Public Pool ~ 1st & Maple, Chetopa

  • Public Pool ~ 7th & Wabash, Altamont