Ellsworth is nestled between two lakes -
Kanopolis Lake on the east and Wilson Lake on the west.

• Lakes

• Swimming Pools

• Golf and Tennis

• Plaza Walking Tour

Swimming

Ellsworth Swimming Pool offers residents a cool place during those long, hot summer days. Completely renovated in 1999, the zero-entry pool features two diving boards, water slide, wading pool, picnic area and poolside snacks and soft beverages. Private and group lessons, adult swim, and private bookings are available.

Location: 409 West 11^th

Golf and Tennis

Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course

“Challenging, very hilly, elevated greens, Club selection a priority, best describes the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course. Watered fairways and greens make the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course one of the finest 9-hole courses in Central Kansas.

The Pro Shop offers beverages and light snacks; cart rentals also available. A driving range is located directly north and east of the golf course.

Even the golf course can’t escape the Wild West history of Ellsworth. Buffalo wallows and wagon ruts are visible on the golf course … as is the burial site of Indian Annie, long time companion of Wild Bill Hickock.

Access to the Golf Course

o From the West: is made from 2^nd Street on the K-156 overpass

o From the North: on Evans Street.

Krizek Park Tennis Courts

Located in Krizek Park on North Douglas Avenue, the recently re-surfaced and lighted tennis courts are available to the public at no charge. Krizek Parks also includes: walking path, playground equipment, picnic shelters, and restroom facilities.

• HODGDEN HOUSE MUSEUM COMPLEX

The complex houses the 1878 Hodgden House, a 1880’s livery stable, a 1880;’s one-room school, 1900 train depot, a 1911 caboose, a small log cabin, turn of the century wooden windmill, and a modern building housing a general store and farm equipment. Located on old South Main in Ellsworth. Information concerning the museum complex: 785-472-3059

• KANOPOLIS DRIVE-IN THEATER

This nostalgic drive-in theater is one of the few remaining in Kansas. Price of admission is low and family atmosphere is high. Located on the north edge of Kanopolis. 785-472-4786 for movie playings!.

FORT HARKER GUARDHOUSE MUSEUM

Originally called Fort Ellsworth, the post was renamed to Fort Harker and relocated to its present site where Kanopolis now stands. Fort Harker was one of three forts established to guard the route to Denver on the Butterfield stage line against Indian attacks as settlers moved westward. In 1873 the military abandoned the fort as the railroad had put an end to its usefulness. Today the guardhouse serves as a museum. 308 West Ohio, Kanopolis. 785-472-3059.

Plaza Walking Tour

Ellsworth -Take a tour of the cattle town that opened the West! The Plaza Waling tour is self-guided and will take you by 17 historical sites marked by signs and silhouettes. Starting point is in front of the Hodgden House Museum.