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Waverly is centrally located between Melvern Reservoir, John Redmond Reservoir, Coffey County Fishing Lake which offer opportunities for many types of outdoor activities. Our local businesses welcome you whether you are just needing gas, a quick bite to eat, or a place to relax out of the heat or cold.
While you're here, enjoy our parks, visit places of interest, or take part in the festivities at one of our community events.
While you're here, enjoy our parks, visit places of interest, or take part in the festivities at one of our community events.
Waverly Area Lakes, Reservoirs & Outdoor Recreation
Whether you are planning a week-end or longer get-away that is close to or far away from home, consider one of the recreational opportunities in our area.
Melvern Reservoir is located approximately 30 minutes northwest of Waverly on US Highway 75.
Arrow Rock, Coeur D' Alene, and Eisenhower State Parks and the Melvern Outlet Park offer camping, boating, horseback riding, bicycling, fishing, and other outdoor activities April through October.
John Redmond Reservoir is located approximately 30 minutes southwest of Waverly on US Highway 75.
Riverside East and West campgrounds on the Neosho River Channel side as well as modern and primitive campgrounds on the reservoir side offer camping, boating, fishing, hiking, ATV trails, and trap shooting area. Campgrounds are open April through October.
Fishing tournaments are hosted annually at Melvern and John Redmond Reservoirs. ATV trails are located John Redmond's Otter Creek. Equine riding trails are located at Melvern's Eisenhower State Park.
Coffey County Fishing Lake is located approximately 30 minutes southwest of Waverly on US Highway 75 (opposite John Redmond Reservoir).
Coffey County Lake offers great fishing and has been called the "Crown Jewel" of Kansas fisheries. The lake is open for public use everyday from official sunrise to official sunset, except when specific weather conditions do not permit. Call 620-364-2475 for information on lake status and fishing information.
Wolf Creek Environmental Education Area is located approximately 20 minutes southwest of Waverly on 18th Road.
Open to the public 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, visitors may tour the area on their own or schedule guided tours. The area contains numerous walking trails, bird watching blinds and picnic facilities. Brochures located at the Education Center provide information for self-guided tours. For tour information, call 620-364-4141.
Whether you are planning a week-end or longer get-away that is close to or far away from home, consider one of the recreational opportunities in our area.
Melvern Reservoir is located approximately 30 minutes northwest of Waverly on US Highway 75.
Arrow Rock, Coeur D' Alene, and Eisenhower State Parks and the Melvern Outlet Park offer camping, boating, horseback riding, bicycling, fishing, and other outdoor activities April through October.
John Redmond Reservoir is located approximately 30 minutes southwest of Waverly on US Highway 75.
Riverside East and West campgrounds on the Neosho River Channel side as well as modern and primitive campgrounds on the reservoir side offer camping, boating, fishing, hiking, ATV trails, and trap shooting area. Campgrounds are open April through October.
Fishing tournaments are hosted annually at Melvern and John Redmond Reservoirs. ATV trails are located John Redmond's Otter Creek. Equine riding trails are located at Melvern's Eisenhower State Park.
Coffey County Fishing Lake is located approximately 30 minutes southwest of Waverly on US Highway 75 (opposite John Redmond Reservoir).
Coffey County Lake offers great fishing and has been called the "Crown Jewel" of Kansas fisheries. The lake is open for public use everyday from official sunrise to official sunset, except when specific weather conditions do not permit. Call 620-364-2475 for information on lake status and fishing information.
Wolf Creek Environmental Education Area is located approximately 20 minutes southwest of Waverly on 18th Road.
Open to the public 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, visitors may tour the area on their own or schedule guided tours. The area contains numerous walking trails, bird watching blinds and picnic facilities. Brochures located at the Education Center provide information for self-guided tours. For tour information, call 620-364-4141.
Contact Us
City of Waverly
210 Pearson Ave
PO Box 308
Waverly KS 66871
(785) 733-2461
(785) 733-2395 Fax
CityOfWaverly@kitusa.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-3:00 pm
(through lunch)
City of Waverly
210 Pearson Ave
PO Box 308
Waverly KS 66871
(785) 733-2461
(785) 733-2395 Fax
CityOfWaverly@kitusa.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-3:00 pm
(through lunch)
Annual Waverly Community Events
Ohio Days
Many of the early settlers of Waverly were from Ohio and this heritage is still celebrated at the annual, multi-day Ohio Days festival begins the second Friday in July.
The annual festival includes a softball tournament, parade, car show, carnival, food, live entertainment and more. Don't miss this great family event!
Check back on our website for more information about the Ohio Days festival.
Many of the early settlers of Waverly were from Ohio and this heritage is still celebrated at the annual, multi-day Ohio Days festival begins the second Friday in July.
The annual festival includes a softball tournament, parade, car show, carnival, food, live entertainment and more. Don't miss this great family event!
Check back on our website for more information about the Ohio Days festival.
Waverly Craft Fair
The Waverly Craft fair is hosted in the Waverly Community building and takes place the first Saturday in October. This event features 20-25 arts and crafts vendors and well attended. New vendors and fair-goers are always welcome!
Check back on our website for more information about the annual Waverly Craft Fair.
The Waverly Craft fair is hosted in the Waverly Community building and takes place the first Saturday in October. This event features 20-25 arts and crafts vendors and well attended. New vendors and fair-goers are always welcome!
Check back on our website for more information about the annual Waverly Craft Fair.
Waverly Parks & Recreation
Jones ParkWaverly's Jones Park is located on the north side of Waverly and is home to the city pool, ball diamonds, playground, modern restrooms, and community shelter.
The pool is open seasonally (May through August) and ball diamonds are busy throughout the summer with youth sports programs.
The community shelter is available for reservation (through City Hall) for your family or group get-together.
| Youth Sports Programs The City of Waverly coordinates youth recreational programs for softball, baseball, and swimming. Participation fees are due at time of sign-up and teams are assigned based on the number of participants. Contact City Hall for more information about youth recreational programs. |
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Waverly ParkWaverly Park is located on the south side of Waverly and can be easily located by the water tower that stands at the north west corner of the park.
This park has a wide open area for recreational activities, a large covered shelter (with electricity), modern restrooms, and playground.
The community shelter is available for reservation (through City Hall) for your family or group get-together.
| Waverly's Veterans Memorial The Waverly Veterans Memorial is located on the south east corner of Waverly Park (near Sunset Manor). The memorial is dedicated to the men and women of Waverly who served in our nation's armed forces. |
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Waverly Area Events
Outdoor Kansas for Kids Coffey County OK Kids Coffey County is an annual rain or shine, FREE weekend of family fun, outdoor activities, camping, entertainment, and food held annually the weekend following Labor Day, at John Redmond Reservoir's Riverside West campgrounds.
The John Redmond Reservoir, Riverside West campgrounds are host to campers who come to celebrate the great outdoors and participate in activities such as archery, canoing, crafts, paint ball trail shooting, and much more.
Many Waverly businesses support this event through sponsorship or donation of time and resources. Visit okkidscc.com for more information.
Coffey County FairCoffey County boasts the "longest-consecutively-running fair in the State of Kansas." 2009 will mark 186 years of the Coffey County Fair.
The Waverly Tip Top 4-H club members participate in many of the activities and competitions during the fair which begins the last full week of July.
Visit coffeycountychamber.com for more information about the fair.
Contact Mary Lou Ponder for more information about the Tip Top 4-H Club.
WildBlue BBQ Cook-offThe WildBlue Barbeque Cook-off is held annually the third Friday & Saturday in July at the Coffey County Fairgrounds in Burlington. The cook-off, established in 2001, includes the cook-off, a community barbeque, a kids' pedal power tractor pull, golf tourney, horseshoe pitching tourney, free live entertainment, and more.
This annual fund raiser benefits the youth of Coffey County through academic scholarships. Seniors graduating from any of the Coffey County high schools, including Waverly, are eligible to apply for academic scholarships awarded on the second day of the event.
For more information, visit wildbluebbq.org.