Museums
Ola May Earnest
Linn County Historical Museum & Genealogy Library
307 Park St, Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8739
Linn County Votes: Museum Curator
300 N Broadway St, Lacygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4478 or call La Cygne Library (913) 757-2151
Lchs@peoplestelecom.net
Linn County Votes: Museum Curator
Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site
20485 KS-52, Pleasanton, KS 66075
(One-half mile west of U.S. 69 on K-52)
(913) 352-8890
https://www.kshs.org/mine_creek
Site of second largest cavalry battle of the Civil War. 2.6 mile interpreted walking trail open Dawn to Dusk.
15710 N 4th St, Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-6441
tradingpostmuseum@gmail.com
22345 Hadsall Rd, Parker, KS 66072
(816) 297-0162
Parker Community Historical Society and Museum
209 W. Main St. Parker, KS 66072
www.parkergen-historical.org/
Walking Paths
Located at the Jayhawk Sports Authority Complex just south of the Jayhawk Elementary School.
Frisbee Golf is also available.
The path is lit by solar lighting and now features exercise stations for users.
Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site
20485 KS-52, Pleasanton, KS 66075
(One-half mile west of U.S. 69 on K-52)
(913) 352-8890
www.kshs.org/mine_creek
Site of second largest cavalry battle of the Civil War. 2.6 mile interpreted walking trail open Dawn to Dusk.
Memorial Park
W 1525th Rd, Parker, KS 66072
(913) 795-2724
The Park is 5 1/2 miles west of K-7. It is 20 miles south of Osawatomie, or three miles north of Centerville on 1525 Rd. The park features several miles of trails that wind between woods, rock, outcrops, and more. Hikers can view an old spring that was used when the Pottawatomie Indians inhabited the area. The first large cross was erected in 1988 with 14 stations of the cross added after that. The trails are well worn and easy to follow; hikers are urged to carry water as the trails are cut off the beaten path.
Open 24/7. Located at Stegge Lake (Upper West Lake) just west of the Pleasanton Schools. This is not a lighted path but offers 7/8 mile with Stegge Lake and approximately 1 3/4 miles of trail combined.
No Horses are allowed.
Parks
8510 KS-7, Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2591
www.linncountyfair.com
700 Main St. Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2074
Moundcity.org/historical-park
Memorial Park
W 1525th Rd, Parker, KS 66072
(913) 795-2724
The Park is 5 1/2 miles west of K-7. It is 20 miles south of Osawatomie, or three miles north of Centerville on 1525 Rd. The park features several miles of trails that wind between woods, rock, outcrops, and more. Hikers can view an old spring that was used when the Pottawatomie Indians inhabited the area. The first large cross was erected in 1988 with 14 stations of the cross added after that. The trails are well worn and easy to follow; hikers are urged to carry water as the trails are cut off the beaten path.
119 W. Woodard St. Parker, KS 66072
(913) 898-2710
Parker’s Heritage Park is a tribute to the legacy of the city itself and those who hail from it. Sidewalk sections pay homage to the families who have long lived in Parker., along with notables from the area, such as Gov. Sam Brownback. The park is home to the annual Nuttin’ Butt Fun Fest and Bike Run and offers its visitors a well laid play area, a shelter house with a fireplace, and plenty of parking and space.
520 S. First St. La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-2144
Cityoflacygne.org/cityparks
The La Cygne Community Park has several amenities and features the city pool, a Frisbee golf course, a lighted softball/baseball field, lighted tennis courts, soccer fields, and a skate park. Camping is available on a first come, first served basis for RVs and tents with five campsites. Water and electricity are available on-site, and showers and restrooms are nearby. The park offers free wi-fi.
The park is closed 12:01 – 6am. Events can preclude that closure with a special permit.
23095 Valley Rd. La Cygne, KS 66040
100 Marina Rd. Lacygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-6633
Dailey and Yearly Passes. 30-Amp & 50-Amp campsites with Electric, Water and Sewer. Campsites with just electric, and without. Shelter houses and 8 one bedroom cabins can be rented.
Two boat ramps, one at the north end of the park, and one at the marina. Fishing, full service marina, restrooms, playground equipment, sprinkler park, and cabins. The marina has bait and tackle, gas and oil, and a variety of food and drinks.
Swimming, jet skiing, tubing, rafting, water skiing, and etc are prohibited.
www.linncountyks.com
Linn County Votes: Park, Camping/RV Site
Lacygnechamber.org
Donated by the Thayer family, this park sits on the northwest corner of the intersection at Market Street and Broadway in La Cygne. It offers benches for rest or lunch and a pavilion. The park is home to the city Christmas tree and the lighting ceremony each year along with other events and is decorated seasonally. The park is always open; however events should be scheduled through the La Cygne Chamber of Commerce.
827 Main St. Pleasanton, KS 66075
Situated on the northwest corner of Main and Ninth streets, General Pleasanton Park commemorates the man for whom the city of Pleasanton was named. Union Gen. Alfred Pleasanton commanded a cavalry division and was instrumental in the victory at the battle of Mine Creek during the Civil War. The park was built by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce on property donated to the city by the Maschino family. The park now features a bronze bust of General Pleasanton, a large clock and the entrance to the community building that is being built by volunteers through grants and donations.
307 E. Park St. Pleasanton, KS 66075
Dunlap Park, located in the square between Park, 13th, High and Prospect in Pleasanton, boasts a beautiful bandstand gazebo, shelter house, horseshoe pits and playground equipment. The Linn County Museum is Located on the southern edge of the park. The park is named for the late Dr.Fred Dunlap, who’s practice was located in Pleasanton his entire career.
300 E. Fith St. Pleasanton, KS 66075
East Park is located just past the railroad tracks as you enter Pleasanton off the 110 exit. It is a wide-open space perfect for a picnic lunch, or a friendly game of Frisbee, or pickup game of football. The park has some playground equipment, a small basketball court and a shaded area.
National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
16382 US-69, Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8956
“Greenleaf offers the only guided tour through the Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Refuge via land + water. Where you can walk on Civil War battlegrounds and enjoy exploring the oldest existing settlement in Kansas.”
16211 Yancey Rd, Pleasanton, KS 66075
(620) 704-3182
Marais des Cygnes Massacre Historic Site
26426 E. 1700 Rd. Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8890
The Marais des Cygnes Massacre Park is centered around a ravine where bushwhackers from Missouri shot and killed 11 Kansas free-state men who were settled in the trading post area. John Brown, an abolitionist who came west to help fight slavery in the new territory, later built a fort on the site of the massacre, and in 1941 the Kansas Legislature authorized the acceptance of the site as a gift to the state.
In 1961 the state provided funds for the restoration of the building on-site, and in 1963 the property was turned over to the Kansas Historical Society, which maintains a drive-through interpretive setting in the park.
Fishing
Mound City Lake is located 4 miles west of Mound City and covers 148 acres, and is a fishing only lake. The lake is owned by the city of Mound City and is enrolled into the (CFAP) Community Fisheries Assistance Program where a city fishing permit is no longer required. The lake provides one boat ramp and one floating fishing dock on the Northwest side and has limited shoreline access and is primarily a fishing boat lake. Several floating fish feeders are used to attract fish to the maintained shoreline adjacent to the boat ramp area. The lake is perfect for picnics and outings, as the city has provided nice picnic areas on the west side near accessible shoreline.
This lake has Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish.
Channel Catfish have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 15 inches.
Walleye have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 18 inches.
Largemouth Bass have a creel limit of 5 with a minimum length of 13-18 inches.
Crappie have a creel limit of 50 with no length limit.
All other fish have no creel or length limit.
Fishing Report: Mound City Lake is a great lake to fish, especially for Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Catfish. This is also a very good bank fishing lake if you do not have a boat. Along with Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Catfish, the lake also has a good population of Blue Gill and Redear Sunfish. The past year the lake was stocked with 4,200 Channel Catfish and 149 Grass Carp to keep down the moss on the lake.
One of Kansas Newest Lakes. Located 7 miles west of Mound City.
Common fish in the lake are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Walleye, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish.
Critzer Lake is 212 surface acres with a maximum depth of 52 feet. It is 2.4 miles long and has a large quantity of standing trees and habitat below the surface, so please adhere to the no wake policy. This is a fishing lake only not open to recreational boating. The lake is owned by Public Wholesale Water Supply District #13. The dam is 1692 feet long, with a maximum height of 72 feet. Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism estimates Critzer Reservoir serves over 2,500 anglers with 6,752 hours spent fishing on the lake.
Channel Catfish have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 15 inches.
Largemouth Bass have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 21 inches.
Smallmouth and Walleye have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 18 inches.
Crappie have a creel limit of 50 with no length limit.
Fishing Report: Critzer Lake is a difficult lake to bank fish except from the piers on the North side of the lake, but is very good for boat fishing. The lake has both Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass along with a good supply of Channel Catfish and Crappie. This is also one of the better lakes in the county for Walleye fishing. This past year, the lake has been stocked with 1,500 Channel Catfish and 300,000 Walleye.
The Linn County Strip Pits are located a mile north and a mile east of Prescott. They cover 18 acres and have Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish.
Channel Catfish have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 15 inches.
Largemouth Bass have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 13-18 inches.
Crappie have a creel limit of 50 with no length limits.
All other fish have no creel or length limits.
The Linn County Strip Pits are not the best for bank fishing but are good for boat fishing. The strip pits are especially good for smaller boats. Channel Catfish are very common in the Strip Pits and 800 are stocked yearly. However, the Strip Pits also feature Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish.
Prescott Lake is located South of Hwy. 239 about one-half mile on Vernon Rd.
The Prescott City Lake is located outside of Prescott and cover 20 acres. A city fishing permit is no longer required to fish the lake. The lake has access to fishing for those with boats or kayaks by a boat ramp located on the South side of the lake. There is also a boat dock next to the ramp. Those who want to enjoy the outdoors, they may camp in the primitive campground located near the boat ramp; no electricity is available. There is also a shelter house available for family gatherings. The lake is a no-wake lake and jug or trot-line fishing is not allowed.
The Lake has Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish.
Channel Catfish and Largemouth have a creel limit of 5 with a minimum length of 15 inches.
Crappie have a creel limit of 50 with no length limits.
Fishing Report: The Prescott City Lake is a good, smaller lake to catch all kinds of fish, but, especially catfish, as Channel Catfish are stocked into the lake yearly. This is another lake that has good shoreline fishing but can accommodate boat fishing as well. Along with Catfish, people can expect to catch Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish.
La Cygne Reservoir is the largest body of water to fish on in Linn County at 2,500 acres! It is not a deep lake, as the maximum depth is only around 40 feet. The power plant is on La Cygne Lake, which makes it unique in both the county and state as the water is warm all year-round. La Cygne Lake is also one of the best Bass fishing spots in the state of Kansas. In August 2020, the lake was featured in Bass Master Magazine as a top-10 Midwest Bass Lake. Though no swimming or water skiing is allowed on the lake, fishing is allowed 24 hours year-round.
The lake has a variety of fish. The most common are Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Flathead, Green Sunfish, Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Wiper, Walleye, and White Bass.
Channel Catfish have a creel limit of 10 with a minimum length of 18 inches.
Flathead & Blue Catfish have a creel limit of 5 with a minimum length of 18 inches.
Stripped Bass and Wiper have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 18 inches.
Walleye have a creel limit of 5 with a minimum length of 15 inches.
All other fish listed have an unlimited creel limit and no length limit.
Fishing Report: La Cygne is an ideal fishing spot in Linn County. The lake is great for year round fishing due to its hot water outlet from the power plant. It is a good lake for multiple species, but what it’s specifically known for is its Largemouth Bass fishing. It is one of the top Bass fishing lakes in the state of Kansas and one of the top 100 Largemouth Bass fishing lakes in the United States. Aside form great Bass fishing, the lake is known for good Catfish fishing as well. Big Channel, Blue & Flathead Catfish can be caught in many places on the lake but especially near the hot water outlet. La Cygne Lake also has a good amount of Crappie, White Bass, Wiper, Carp, Buffalo, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish. The lake is frequently stocked with a variety of fish and just this past year was stocked with 40,000 Wiper, 2,600 Blue Catfish, and 2,600 Paddlefish.
Parker City Lake is 3/4 mile south & 1/2 mile west of Parker. This lake is 8 acres in size. Current grounds amenities include a restroom, a dock with 40-foot walkway installed in 2016, and a new shelter house set in 2017 after a windstorm destroyed the previous one, all which sit along the lakes Southwest bank. Fishing is available at the lake, but no motorboats are allowed on the water. Camping is allowed at the lake at no charge, and the city is in the process of adding recreational vehicle parking spaces. Lake curfew adheres to current Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism rules.
Parker’s lake has Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Green Sunfish.
Bluegill and Sunfish have unlimited creel and length.
Crappie have a creel of 50 with no length limit.
Channel Catfish have a creel limit of 2 and a 15 lnch length limit.
Largemouth Bass have a creel of limit of 2 with a 13-18 inch length limit.
Fishing Report: Parker City Lake is another Linn County lake that has a good supply of Catfish as Channel Catfish are stocked yearly into the lake. The past year 1,000 Channel Catfish were stocked. Parker is a great lake for shoreline fishing and for small boat fishing. Along with Catfish, the lake also has a good supply of Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Green Sunfish.
The Blue Mound City Lake is Located a mile north and two miles west of Blue Mound. The lake covers 19 acres and has Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish.
Channel Catfish have a creel limit of 2 and a minimum length of 15 inches.
Largemouth Bass have a creel limit of 5 with a 15 inch minimum length.
Crappie have a creel limit of 50 with no length limit.
The Marais des Cygne Wildlife Area, Located 7 miles north of Pleasanton, is another great public fishing location.
Common fish in the wildlife area are Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Flathead, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish.
Bluegill, Black Bullhead, and Green Sunfish have unlimited creel limits and no length limits.
Crappie have a creeel limit of 50 with no length limit.
Channel and Blue Catfish have a creel limit of 10 with no length limit.
Largemouth have a creel limit of 5 with a 15 inch length limit.
Flathead have a creel limit of 5 with no length limits.
Fishing Report: The Marais des Cygne Wildlife Area is used more for its Duck and Goose hunting than its fishing but fish certainly can be caught there. The Wildlife Area has Blue and Channel Catfish along with White Bass and Wiper. Crappie can also be caught in there, but Largemouth Bass are scarce, especially compared with other lakes in Linn County. Carp and Buffalo are common and the Marais des Cygne Wildlife Area is known to provide a good bow fishing for these fish especially when the waters are running.
Pleasanton Lake is located a mile north and a half mile east of Pleasanton. It is 127 acres in size and includes Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, Wiper, Green Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish. There are two access roads leading to the lake from the North side where the boat ramp is located, with picnic areas and a floating dock. On the South side, the lake can be reached by traveling North on an unnamed track off of 1000 Rd. that leads to several parking areas with great spots for bank fishing or picnics. The lake is enrolled in the (CFAP) Community Fisheries Assistance Program, which aids in stocking the lake and provides those who choose to fish here the ability to do so without having to obtain a local permit, but rather simply by utilizing their state issued fishing license. There is no limit on the horsepower for a boat engine on the lake: however, the lake is a ‘no wake’ lake. Water skiing, tubing, and personal watercraft are not allowed on the lake at this time. Primitive camping is allowed in designated areas. City Police, as well as Wildlife Officers, patrol the lake and state fishing license are required, but the city does not require a local permit.
Saugeye, Striped Bass, Wiper, and Walleye have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 18 inches.
Smallmouth Bass & Channel Catfish have a creel limit of 2 with a minimum length of 15 inches.
Largemouth Bass have a creel limit of 2 and a minimum length of 21 inches.
Crappie have a creel limit of 50 with no length requirements.
All other fish are unlimited.
Fishing Report: The East Lake is the largest of Pleasanton’s three lakes and like the other two is most known for its great Catfishing. Even though it is big, the lake is still really good for bank fishing and smaller boats, although larger boats can float on this lake as well. A good supply of Channel Catfish is not the only fish common in this lake as it also has Wiper, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and Crappie. The East Lake was stocked with 3,000 Channel Catfish this past year.
Pleasanton’s West Lakes are located just west of Pleasanton. The upper lake is covers 32 acres and the lower lake covers 11 acres. The lakes are ‘no wake’ lakes; however, fishing is encouraged, as both lake are part of the (CFAP) Communities Fisheries Assistance Program. The city does not require a local permit for fishingat the lakes, but a state license is needed. Shelter houses are available at both upper and lower lakes and can be reserved at a cost of $5 at Pleasanton City Hall.
The lakes include Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, and Spotted Bass.
Creel and length limits are the same for Pleasanton’s East Lake.
Spotted Bass have a creel limit of 5 with a minimum length of 15 inches.
Fishing Report: Th Pleasanton Old Lake has just about everything the other two lakes have but is well known for its Catfishing. The past year 600 Catfish were stocked into the lake. This is an excellent lake for bank fishing and the use of smaller boats. Catfish are not the only thing caught in this lake as the Old Lake also has a good population of Black Bullhead, Bluegill, Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass. The Pleasanton West Lake is larger than the Pleasanton Old Lake but much smaller than the East Lake. However, just like the other two Pleasanton Lakes it is known most for its Catfish. The West Lake like the Old Lake in Pleasanton is great for bank fishing and small boats. Also, along with Catfish, the lake has a good supply of Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. This past year 2.050 Channel Catfish were stocked into the lake.
Golf
53 Fairway Dr. Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2120
rcm@sugarvalleylake.com
www.sugarvalleyhiddenvalleylakes.com/
9-hole, par-36 course. The course has a clubhouse, pro shop, swimming pool and tennis court. Shed rentals and golf cart rentals.
If the temperature is below 40 degrees, the golf course is closed.
254 Fascination Ln. Linn Valley, KS 66040
(913) 757-4597
deertracegolf@linnvalleylakes.com
linnvalleylakes.com
Mark Your Calendar
Prescott
Linn County Votes: #1 Car Show
Linn County Votes: Car Show
La Cygne September
Nuttin Butt Fun Fest
october at Mound City Fairgrounds
sugar mound arts and crafts
pleasanton – October
August
linncountyfair.org
Fall Festival November
Private Lakes
9 N. Linn Valley Ave. Linn Valley, KS 66040
(913) 757-4591
Linnvalleylakes.com
9 Kingsway Dr. Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2482
Lakechaparralks.com
53 Fairway Dr. Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2120
www.sugarvalleyhiddenvalleylakes.com/
610 NE Lakeside Dr. La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 795-2286
tanglewood3@excede.net
9 S. Lakeview Rd. Mapleton KS, 66754
(620) 743-3781