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Outdoors

Atchison is the quintessential Missouri River town with the majestic body of water running alongside our beautiful riverfront. Lakes abound with fishing and the parks system hosts incredible views from the bluffs with numerous amenities.
Atchison's Riverfront Park is one of the most picturesque parts of town.

With its rolling wooded hills and scenic overlooks, Jackson Park has a long and storied history. At one time known simply as “City Park,” Jackson found new life in the […]

This historic site, located about five miles north of the City of Atchison, is where the Lewis & Clark expedition camped on July 4, 1804. A pedestrian bridge over Independence […]

In addition to being a play space year-round, LKM Park proudly serves as the site of the Atchison’s famous Juneteenth Celebration. Atchison’s Juneteenth is the largest FREE Juneteenth celebration in […]

Reisner Park is a small, neighborhood park featuring restrooms, play equipment, green space and a picnic shelter. The shelter is available for rentals. Download the Shelter Reservation Form and return […]

Riverfront Park was dedicated on June 19, 2004, after many years of planning. It features the Lewis & Clark Pavilion, Veterans’ Memorial Plaza, a hiking/biking path along the river, enhanced […]

Warnock Lake is a few miles southwest of Atchison. The lake offers fishing and swimming. The park surrounding the lake has picnic areas, a shelter house, restrooms, and play equipment. Warnock offers RV campsites with 30 amp electricity and a central water hydrant.