Glen Elder State Park
2131 180 Rd, Glen Elder, KS 67446
1,100 acres · 8 miles of trails
Glen Elder's state park on 12,500-acre Waconda Lake welcomes leashed dogs to prairie and lakeshore trails. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans support visits. Water levels fluctuate; stick to marked paths.
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- Park
- Glen Elder State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Glen Elder, Kansas
- Coordinates
- 39.4969, -98.3194
- Size
- 1,100 acres
- Trail miles
- 8
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,100 acres of room
- · 8 miles of trail
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Dog policy
State park on 12,500-acre Waconda Lake. Leashed dogs on prairie/lakeshore trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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