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About Lake Afton

Lake Afton Park in Goddard, Kansas, offers a versatile setting for community gatherings, car shows, races, fishing events, and jamborees. Spanning 720 acres with a 258-acre lake, the park features multiple shelters and a pavilion available for reservations, plus on-site observatory programs at the Lake Afton Public Observatory. Whether you’re organizing a private event or attending a public festival, we’ve got the essentials to help you secure your experience—seating options, parking details, transportation tips, and nearby hotels and dining to enhance your visit.

Important notes: A daily recreational permit is required to drive within the park. Daily permits are the best available price; annual permits are the best available price. For large events (500+ attendees), submit the permit applications at least 180 days in advance. The observatory at Lake Afton, now a non-profit venture, remains a centerpiece for stargazing and science outreach. Nearby hotels such as Hampton Inn West Wichita Goddard and Rodeway Inn Goddard provide convenient lodging for event attendees. Address references commonly used include 25313 W 39th St S, Goddard, KS 67052. For a complete experience, consider planning around notable events like Antique Car Shows, National/State Drag Boat Racing, Go-Kart races, and family-friendly fishing jamborees.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Lake Afton Park spans 720 acres and contains a 258-acre lake (Lake Afton).
  • The Lake Afton Public Observatory is located on the north side of MacArthur Road within the park; Observatory address: 25000 West 39th St South, Goddard, KS 67052.
  • Park features six enclosed shelters, one open shelter, and a pavilion available for event reservations.
  • A daily recreational permit is required to drive within the park (daily $5, annual $30); applications for large events (500+ people) must be submitted at least 180 days in advance.
  • Notable events hosted at Lake Afton Park include Antique Car Shows, National/State Drag Boat Racing, Go-Kart races, and various fishing and jamboree activities.
  • The Lake Afton Observatory temporarily closed in 2015 and reopened in 2016 as a non-profit venture; address remains 25000 W 39th St S, Goddard, KS.
  • Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn West Wichita Goddard and Rodeway Inn Goddard, convenient for event attendees.
  • Park addresses commonly cited for Lake Afton Park area include 25313 W 39th St S, Goddard, KS 67052.