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Arkalon Park

Arkalon Park

The Mighty Samson

A great place to spend time with nature . . . Just 10 miles northeast of Liberal off Highway 54, Arkalon Park offers fishing, camping, birding and hiking. Nestled in the Cimarron River valley, the main campground includes both tent and RV campsites, playground equipment, volleyball court, sheltered pic nic area, bathhouses and nature trails.
The park is open April 1 through October 15 each year. Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week for daytime use. Fishing is allowed from 7 a.m. to p.m. at multiple ponds within the park. A Kansas fish ing license is required and available from the camp host.
The sheltered picnic area is available for rental at $30 per day. Inquiries can be made by calling the city clerk's office at 620 626 2206 or the camp host at 620 626-0531.
alt Birding enthusiasts will find a large variety of wa terfowl and other species to watch at Wriston Marsh, an area designed just for them.

Contact:
City Hall at (620) 626-2206
Contact

Camp host:
(620) 626-0531 (April 1 - October 15)
Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Fishing Permits:
A State of Kansas fishing license is required to fish at the Arkalon Park. All State regulations are strictly enforced.

Reservation Fees:
$30 Per Day

Camping Fees:
$15.00 per night with electricity, due in advance.
$5.00 per night without electricity, due in advance.

General Rules:
General park rules prohibit hunting, fireworks and the discharge of firearms, speeds faster than 30 mph in the park or 5 mph in the campground. Vehicles are limited to graded roads, with right-of-way for cattle and wildlife. There is a leash requirement for pets. Camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 consecutive days. Alcohol is prohibited on park property. No glass containers are allowed on the property. There is no swimming, cutting of trees, or littering. The use of ATV and dirt bikes in the Arkalon Park facility is strictly prohibited. Penalty fines are $500 - $1,000.

Recreation:
In addition to fishing, camping and having a picnic at the Arkalon, you can walk the nature trail, play volleyball and horseshoes or enjoy the wildlife in the Park, including wild turkey and bird watching.

Geo-Caching:
A new addition to the activities at the Arkalon Park include the locations of 30-plus cache treasures hidden by local geo-caching enthusiasts. This new 21st century 'scavenger hunt' uses a hand-held geographic position satellite receiver (GPS) to locate the hidden treasures. Geo-caching enthusiasts hide their caches and note the coordinates of it by listing the latitude and longitude of the location with their GPS on the Internet.

To find out more about geocaching and locate sites around Liberal, click on www.geocaching.com and enter the 67901 zip code.

The Samson Bridge was erected in 1939, by the railroads to cross the Cimarron River. It was built three miles east of Arkalon as a potential railroad crossing. When the original railroad crossing at Arkalon was flooded, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska railway diverted the railroad track to the Samson Bridge.
The Bridge helped speed the commerce of the Southwest to its destination. Called the Samson of the Cimarron, the Mighty Samson is 1,268 feet long and was considered an engineering marvel of the day. It is located 13 miles northeast of Liberal, off of Highway 54.
Birders may have read the excellent article on birding at the Cimarron National Grasslands in Southwest Kansas in the June, 2002 issue of "Birder's World." Those taking advantage of that opportunity can come over to the Liberal area and enjoy more great birding.

In addition to Arkalon Wildlife Area, Meade Lake State Park, approximately 40 miles northeast on Highway 54, and Optima Dam, a few miles south of Hardesty in the Oklahoma panhandle, are all excellent sites for this pastime. All three areas have campgrounds and facilities. Also, just east of Liberal on Tucker Road there are several bodies of water where many migrant birds can be seen.

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Fire Department

The Liberal Fire Department was established on June 5th 1906, and incorporated Liberal's first fire chief and thirteen volunteer firefighters. Liberal's first fire department apparatus was a newly bought American LaFrance fire truck, this apparatus was purchased at a price of $3000.

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court, presided over by the Municipal Judge serving on a full-time basis, hears misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases occurring within city limits. Types of cases include domestic violence, theft, disorderly conduct, DUI, animal control and city code violations. Court policies and procedures follow the Kansas Code of Municipal Courts K.S.A. 12-4101, et seq., The Municipal Court Supervisor oversees 6 full-time municipal court employees. The Municipal Court is located at 325 N. Washington, Liberal, Kansas.

Police Department

With an authorized strength of 42 sworn officers and 15 non-sworn personnel, we are committed to working with our community to keep all of our citizens safe and secure. Our principles of Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork are more than just words; they are exercised in the daily work ethic of our employees. Our employees are well-trained, well-equipped, and eager to serve our diverse community. Our primary goals are to reduce crime and the fear of crime in Liberal.

Recycling

Liberal Recycling Program

In order to help contribute to a better environment, the City of Liberal is involved in a recycling program. Containers are located at the Recycle Center, 1931 Airpark Avenue, which is adjacent to the Mid-America Air Museum in the Airport Industrial Park. The containers are clearly marked to assist you in depositing your items.

Solid Waste

PICKUP SCHEDULES:
1. Polycarts curbside pickup two (2) times a week. Have out by curb by 7:00 AM.
2. Residential 3-yard dumpster pickup is one (1) time a week.
3. Commercial 3-yard dumpster pickup from one (1) to six (6) times a week.
4. All trash needs to be bagged and tied except for larger boxes.
5. Please call (620) 626-0136 for exact scheduled pickup day.

Water / Sewer

Located at City Hall, 324 North Kansas Avenue (620) 626-2230

In order to start service, please bring two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture I.D. Examples are: Valid driver's license, social security card, student ID, Kansas ID or work ID. All services are billed monthly on one invoice.