Vision Statement

The Public Lands and Facilities Department will be considered an essential and valued service in the community by developing and sustaining quality facilities and public areas.

Arbor Day Poster Contest

Each year McPherson fifth graders are invited to participate in an Arbor Day poster contest sponsored by the City Forester.

Community Forestry

McPherson is proud to be a member of Tree City, USA, which is an Arbor Day Foundation program in association with the USDA Forest Service and other organizations.

Dog Park

McPherson Cemetery

The McPherson Cemetery Department is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of cemetery grounds in the McPherson city limits.

McPherson Water Park

McPherson Water Park offers fun for all ages in a safe environment featuring a lazy river, water slide and children's spray area.

A Giving Guide

Event Planning

Individuals planning an event that requires the use of community parks or facilities must complete the City Event Planning Form.

Community Building

Built in 1928 for approximately $13,000, the McPherson Community Building has been an important gathering place for community events. Renovation efforts will restore the original gymnasium and add a conference center.

Park Department

The City of McPherson Park Department employs 6 full-time workers who maintain 14 city parks and public rights-of-way totaling over 300 acres.

Turkey Creek Golf Course

Turkey Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole course with watered bluegrass fairways and bent grass greens.