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Fort Riley: Parks & Recreation

Fort Riley's recreation footprint covers 5 sites.

Parks & Trails

Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 5.8 per 10K residents.

Nearby Nps (1)

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
National Park · 6202738494

Recreation Areas (5)

NORTH OVERLOOK PARK (KS)
Campground · 4.3 mi · 785-238-5714
OUTLET PARK (KS)
Campground · 4.5 mi · 785-238-5714
KDWP - Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery
Facility · 4.5 mi
EAST ROLLING HILLS PARK (KS)
Campground · 4.5 mi · 785-238-5714
East Rolling Hills Swim Beach
Activity Pass · 4.8 mi
Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total2

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Sports & Activities

Nearest Sports Venue · NameFRED BRAMLAGE COLISEUM
Nearest Sports Venue · Distance14.3 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Attractions & Entertainment

Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.

Attractions (2)

Cavalry Musuem
museum
Kansas First Territorial Capitol
museum

Geography

Climate · Avg Temp F68.90
Climate · Annual Precip In29.20
Climate · Station NameFT RILEY
Climate · Station Distance Miles3.3 mi
Climate · Period2015-2024 average
Elevation · Feet1,263
Elevation · Meters385

Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service

Other

Theaters (1)

B&B Theatres Junction City Gem

Nearby Visitor Centers (1)

Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments75
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees1,346
Nearest Golf · NameNone nearby
Nearest Wildlife Refuge · NameLower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
Nearest Wildlife Refuge · Distance15.3 mi

Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf query — no results in range · FWS NWRS 2026  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12