City of Wichita Kansas

Wichita Wrapped 2024: Park and Recreation maintains 122 parks and other properties totaling nearly 5,000 acres. They also host classes and events, staff and activate recreation centers and more. This year, Park and Recreation gave over 3,700 swim lessons and had over 178,000 rounds of golf played. Learn more about Park and Recreation: https://lnkd.in/gxZ_WUe3

Wichita Wrapped 2024: In 2024, we revamped our website to be more accessible and user-friendly. The website can now be translated into over 30 languages and is easier to search and navigate. This year, we had over 4.9 million views and 1.2 million users. Check out the site at https://www.wichita.gov/.

Welcome to Wichita Wrapped 2024. We did a lot this year, and we'll be sharing some fun stats on some of the ways we served you this year over the course of the next few days. as we take a look back, we are also excited to move forward. What are your New Year's resolutions for Wichita in 2025?

Did you know that most reported pot holes are fixed within a day or two once they're reported? We have a handy tool that lets you report issues around the city and track their progress. Have an issue you need to report such as a pothole, street light outage, vandalism or more? ✅ Report it online at https://lnkd.in/gnyA5arw or on our app - available for free on any app store.

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The Wichita Public Library is where learning, growing and community come together. Looking to pick up a new hobby or get creative? Visit our Maker Space at the Advanced Learning Library. We have the tools to help you work on a wide variety of creative projects. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gh63jQcA

We have opened applications for the 2025 Artist Access Grants Program. 🎨 Apply at https://lnkd.in/ghaaDNdJ before January 6, 2025. ▶️ Ask Questions: jkoza@wichita.gov ▶️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq6cFFRF

Our Division of Arts and Cultural Services manages our public art collection, integrating artwork in Wichita’s community spaces and beautifying the area. 🎨The Division stewards the 2% of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project funds in order to ensure appropriate funding, selection, creation, conservation and maintenance of public art. You can explore our public art collection through our public art archive: https://lnkd.in/gsZQVd6R

Don't forget: The 2024 Battle of the Badges has begun and runs through Dec. 31! 🥊 This annual event encourages you to donate blood with the American Red Cross and vote for your favorite first responder agency. Make an appointment now and help save lives in our community. Schedule your appointment and use the code ICTBOB: https://lnkd.in/djVuV_X. #BattleOfTheBadges2024

How do I plan a community event? Do I need an application? All outdoor events on public or private property that meet one or more of the following criteria must complete a Community Event application: ➡️ Multiple vendors on one property ➡️ Street closures (other than for neighborhood block parties) ➡️ Serving and/or selling alcohol ➡️ Activities on park property ➡️ Attendance in excess of 250 people at any one time Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkfGhDgq