Permits & Reservations

Reservations

Reservations are recommended for groups of 10 or more with at least 10 days advance notice. We are not able to accomodate ranger-led tours of 90 or more. To make a reservation, contact us by phone at 785-354-4273, or use the contact form below.
Please include the following information in your message. Requests with missing information cannot be accomodated.

• Group Name
• Number of visitors in group
• Purpose of visit
• Date/Time preferred
• Contact Phone Number
• Contact eMail address
• Accomodation concerns

Reservation Request .

Permits

Permits are required for groups or individuals who are interested in using the park for special events, meeting space, or special use of building space. Fees may be required for permits, including a $45 application fee. Application fees do not apply for request of use in an exercise of a First Amendment right. Please contact us by phone at 785-354-4273, or download and complete the (PDF, 160KB) Special Use Permit Application (837 KB, Docx)

Permits will NOT be issued for the date of May 17, as it is the anniversery of the decision.
Permits will also not be issued from Sept. 10th through Sept. 30th. Permits can be issued for these dates, and applications received during this window will be reviewed, however approvals will not be issued during these dates.

Due to the sensitivity of information required on the application, please e-mail or call the Special Use Coordinator at 785-354-4273 for instructions to submit your application.