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Attractions & Recreation in Wilson, Kansas
Attractions

Czech Egg
  • US 40 & Ave D. |  Locate
  • Learn More About the History of the Czech Egg
  • Learn More About Wilson's After Harvest Czech Festival

Wilson's giant Czech Egg (deemed the world's largest) celebrates and honors the community's Czech heritage.  Standing 20 feet tall, the egg arrived in Wilson in  2012, was painted in April 2015, and was put upright under a gazebo in July 2016. 

The egg is the focal point for the annual Wilson After Harvest Czech Festival, one of the largest festivals in the region. The festival brings in thousands from all across Kansas and neighboring states.  The mission of the festival is to promote and honor the Czech heritage, encourage community and family by providing programs and activities that are appealing and appropriate for all ages and to attract tourist to our small rural community therefore financially benefiting not only local businesses but surrounding community businesses as well.
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Historic Midland Railroad Hotel
  • ​414 26th St.  |  Locate ​  |  Website
  • 785-658-2284  |  E-mail  
​Originally built in 1899 by Philadelphia transplant Wilke Power as the Power Hotel, the Midland Railroad Hotel was once considered among the premier hotels in the Midwest.

A magnificent, limestone building rising three stories high and comprising 28 elegant rooms—and lit by the day’s latest method, acetylene gas—it was popular stop along the Union Pacific Railroad between Kansas City and Denver.

Businessmen stopped there so often to show their wares, in fact, that the hotel’s basement became known as the Sample Room, and still is today. Visit the Hotel website to learn more.
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Heritage Museum
  • 411 24th St.  |  Locate  |  Facebook
  • E-mail  |  785-658-3505  |  or City Hall 785-658-2272
  • Open by Appointment Only; please call to schedule a visit.
  • Learn More About The Museum (PDF)

Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Monument
  • Ave. E  & 26th St.  |  Locate
  • A large, limestone sculpture of an infantryman, this WWI memorial in Legion Park, is located on the edge of downtown Wilson, just across the street from Midland Hotel.


Wilson House of Memories Museum
  • 415 27th St.  |  Locate 
  • 786-658-3505
  • Items from Czech heritage are featured
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Wilson Lake
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Recreation​

Pride Park, Splash Pad and Playgrounds
  • 605 25th St.  |  Locate
  • Splash Pad open seasonally, 9a to 9p

In addition to the Splash Pad water area, the park also has two playgrounds, shelter, picnic tables, and restrooms and is available to the public. 

The park also features Wilson's Community Garden.
Jellison Park
  • 21st Street and Ave. F  |  Locate

Lions Club Park
  • 24th Street & Ave D.  |  Locate
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Wilson RV Park  
  • 821 27th Street   |  Locate
  • 785-658-5512 or 785-658-6129  |  Website

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Contact: Stacie Schmidt
  • 785-810-8303   |  E-mail 
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If you are looking for a community in the heart of Kansas, with a relaxed lifestyle, an affordable cost of living, a safe family-friendly environment, and great access to recreation and opportunities, we invite you to call Wilson HOME. ​
Learn More About Free Land Opportunities

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​Contact: David Criswell
  • 785-452-5507  |   E-mail
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Site Updated 09-13-19
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