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Rafter Park Rafters Park provides a variety of recreational opportunities in the scenic rolling terrain adjacent to Elkhorn Lake. Outdoor activities include swimming, softball/baseball, sand volleyball courts, miniature golf, fishing, and shelterhouses.

The park is the site for the Holton Municipal Swimming Pool which was built in 1936 as a WPA project. The 385,000 gallon pool is one of the largest in the region. Activities in the park are geared not only for individual outdoor use, but semi-organized activities as well.


Address: Seventh and Nebraka Avenue

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Banner Creek Reservoir

This 535-Acre reservoir serves as a flood control structure and water supply for the City of Holton and rural water district No. 3. As you enjoy these recreational facilities, please help us to protect, preserve and enhance the water quality.

Holton, KS Recreation

Holton Country Club

Holton Country Club, established in 1924, invites you to enjoy the seclusion of a 9 hole, par 35 hideaway. Fairways lined with majestic hardwoods follow the gentle, rolling landscape. Experience the undulating bent-grass greens. Many of the fairways are lined with oak trees that are over 100

Holton, KS Golf Courses

Linscott Park

The City of Holton purchased the Linscott Park property from the Linscott family in 1928. the property was the site of the Linscott family home- Buena Vista. The terms of the purchase was that no "private enterprise" be allowed in the park.

Holton, KS Parks

Sterrett House

A two-story, brick home dating to the 1860s.

Holton, KS Historic Homes

Burr Oak Natural Landmark

Having a crown spread of over 93 feet, this 200-plus year old, Burr Oak tree is one of the largest in Kansas. Searle's Oak was donated to the city of Holton in 1992, at the time being the 11th largest Burr Oak in Kansas. The estimated planting time was between 1792 and 1817.

Holton, KS

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