El Dorado has 14 neighborhood parks, 2 splash parks and 1 dog park.
There are options for everyone. Looking for a concert? Try Forrest Park during the summer months. Looking for some exercise? Try the basketball courts at Gordy. Horseshoes? Try North Main Park.
Other Features found at other parks include ponds for fishing, baseball fields, picnic tables, playgrounds, swimming pools, bike trails, tennis courts and gazebos.
El Dorado's golf course is an 18-hole course that houses a swimming pool and club house which can be used for catering and events.
El Dorado also hosts a 6-mile bike path that connects our city with the El Dorado Lake.
BG Stadium is a huge attraction if you're a sports fan. Whether you're cheering for someone in little league or college aged this state of the art facility will make each player feel like a star.
El Dorado's municipal pool features two diving boards, a slide, a kiddie pool and a larger lap pool.
El Dorado Lake is a public lake located right outside city limits. You can fish, swim, boat, camp and more.
There is an Archery Range located at El Dorado lake and a shooting range, scheduled to be finished in 2018.
El Dorado is home to Broncos Baseball. Come see this college farm team play during the summer months at McDonald Stadium.
El Dorado is known for beining an art community.
Start exploring and enjoy over 16 beautiful art scupltures located in downtown El Dorado.
El Dorado has plans for a Community Performing Arts Center to be completed in 2018.
Butler Community College and
El Dorado High School host theatrical plays, choirs, dance and more.
El Dorado is home to 4 museums. If you're looking for beautiful art displays don't miss visiting Coutts Museum of Art. Coutts hosts local artist workshops and live music from local musicians throughout the year. Or try Butler Community College's, Erman B. White Gallery. Into history? Visit the Kansas Oil Museum and Butler County History Center or the WWII History Center.
El Dorado Community Concert Association brings nationally known artists to El Dorado annually for a performance for all to enjoy.
El Dorado offers a full calendar with activities planned throughout the Year!
Whether you're in the mood for the Governor's One Shot Turkey Hunt, Celebration of Freedom Parade, Laternfest, Drums Across Kansas, Frontier Western Celebration, Homecoming Parade, Christmas Parade, Trick or Treat Down the Street, Fourth of July Celebration, The Dam Music Fest, Walnut River Festival, Oktoberfest or the Veteran's Reunion, just to name a few, we have you covered! El Dorado always has activities going whether you're young or old- there is always something to do!
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is coming to El Dorado, KS July 29, 2017. The Shrine Bowl has been in existence since 1974 hosting one of the most prestigious high school football all-star games in the nation. We are proud to help host this wonderful event and we look forward to a great game!
Hidden Gems
El Dorado hopes to unveil a newly developed 36 -hole disc golf course in 2017. Disc Golf is quickly catching on to become one of the most sought after past time activities. Grab your family and enjoy a day in the sun!
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