Eisenhower State Park (Kansas)
Eisenhower State Park is a state park in Osage County, Kansas, United States, located northeast of Emporia and south of Topeka.
The park was formerly known as Melvern State Park, due to its location on the north shore of the Melvern Lake, was renamed in 1990 to honor former president Dwight D. Eisenhower. The park includes of prairie, of woodland, and various areas for recreational activities.
The Melvern Wildlife Area adjacent to the park is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrels, various furbearers, and waterfowl making it a great place to observe or partake in hunting. Hunting is allowed throughout the park except on the waterfowl refuge, which is open to wildlife viewing from January 15 to October 1.
