Parsons
“A Great Place To BE”
Parsons is located in a temperate belt with a normal mean temperature of 58.4 degrees Fahrenheit and an average annual precipitation of 40.22 inches. The surrounding countryside has flat plains and gently rolling hills that support an abundance of fish and game.
Named for the president of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad, Levi Parsons, Parsons has been one of the most dynamic communities in Kansas since it was incorporated in 1871. Rapid expansion and civic improvements made Parsons a thriving frontier town, boasting a solid income from railroads and agriculture.
By the turn of the century a business college and a state hospital had been founded in Parsons. The City’s prosperity helped it to weather economic trends that damaged other towns in the area. Homes of the grandest design and most elegant detail were constructed, many of which survive today and contribute to the City’s beauty.
Parsons-Katy Golf Club
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days
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Parsons Municipal Auditorium
The Parsons Municipal Auditorium is a classic, 1920s-era civic auditorium. For more than 50 years,…
Learn more →Carnegie Arts Center
Opened in 1909 and formerly the Carnegie Library, the Carnegie Arts Center, is being transformed…
Learn more →Parsons Golf Club and Fitness
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes
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Hunting There are over 17,000 acres of public hunting area, featuring quail, rabbits, dove, squirrels,…
Learn more →Parsons Arboretum
Developed in 1992, the Parsons Aboretum consists of a Daylily bed, Wetlands Project, Gazebo, and…
Learn more →Seaton Family Pavilion
Forest Park is home to the outdoor performance facility, Seaton Family Pavilion. Officially dedicated on…
Learn more →Parsons Historical Museum and Iron Horse Museum
Both museums house many interesting items - the Parsons Historical Museum has a complete dentist…
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