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Harvey County West Park


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Harvey County West Park Harvey County West Park is approximately 17.5 northwest of Newton on 310 acres. Located on the Little Arkansas River, this heavily wooded park provides ample opportunity for enjoying the natural beauty of this area. No hunting is allowed here.

There is a 16 acre fishing lake stocked with crappie, channel catfish, sunfish and largemouth bass. A swimming area with a sandy beach, camping pads with electrical hookups, covered picnic tables, enclosed shelters, picnic area, nature trails, softball diamonds, and a sand volleyball court are several of the attractions that make this a very popular place in the summer time.


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