The Community Center in Argonia provides space for many social activities. The building is home to the Lion's Club's annual Santa Day and the Christmas Tree Lighting Service. Wedding receptions and dances are held in the spacious main room. Other community meetings and events, including Argonia's blood drives, are held in the building. Don't miss the walk of names in front of the building. Personalized engraved bricks honor individuals, families and businesses who helped make the Community Center a reality.

For information on renting the Community Center, contact the Frontier Association.

Directions:

From U.S. 160, turn south on Main Street five blocks. Turn west on Walnut one block.

Avenue of Flags
Argonia Cemetery - Memorial Day

Every Memorial Day, 141 flags fly in the Argonia Cemetery. These flags are flown in memory of the many Argonians who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The Avenue of Flags is sponsored by the local VFW and auxiliary.

Directions:

The Argonia Cemetery is just east of town on U.S. 160.

Dixon Township Library

Argonia's Dixon Township Library offers a wide variety of services to the public. Besides their excellent selection of non-fiction and fiction books, the library offers year-round reading programs and story time for children. Books not available in the library's own collection can be procured through the Kansas state interlibrary loan program. A public access computer with a high-speed internet connection is available for online research and other needs.

For more information, contact Gaylene Larson, Librarian during regular library hours at:

120 W. Walnut
P. O. Box 95
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6979
dixtwplib@havilandtelco.com

Directions:

From U.S. 160, turn south on Main Street five blocks. Turn west on Walnut one block.

Floyd Memorial Chapel
Argonia Cemetery

The Floyd Memorial Chapel, located on the west edge of Argonia's cemetery, was dedicated in 2003. It provides space for families to grieve and for small services. Public restrooms are available inside.

Directions:

The Argonia Cemetery is just east of town on U.S. 160.

Holden Park & Wildlife Area

Holden Park & Wildlife Area is a private nature preserve with plenty of space to enjoy bird watching, hiking or picnicking. The park includes an observation tower and the famous "rock bottom" crossing of the Chikaskia River. The Holdens love to host school or small group tours. Holden Park & Wildlife Area is open by reservation from April 1 through November 1.

For more information or to make arrangements for a visit, contact:

Bill & Maxine Holden
189 Blackstone Road
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6563

Directions:

From U.S. 160, turn south on Main Street. At the south edge of town, turn west on 20th Street S. one mile. Turn north (road curves) onto Blackstone Road, 1/2 mile.

When baseball season descends on Argonia, you can hear the sounds and see the lights of Marty Harrison Field well into the night. The field is home to all Argonia's little league games, high school games and softball tournaments. Contact the Parks & Recreation Commission for more information.

Directions:

From U.S. 160 turn south on Main Street six blocks. Turn east (left) on Garfield. After three blocks, just past Salter Park & the swimming pool, Garfield, runs into the Harrison Field's parking area.

Memorial Walkway

The Memorial Walkway provides a safe place for visitors and residents of Argonia to walk, bike or run in a beautiful outdoor setting. At the south end of the walkway is Argonia's River Park along the Chikaskia River. The River Park provides RV hookups, tent camping sites, picnic grounds, a bathhouse and fishing access on the river.

Directions:

From U.S. 160 turn south on Main Street in Argonia. The walkway begins at the city limits on the south edge of town and winds through trees along Argonia Road to the River Park 1/2 mile south of town. The best place to find parking is at the River Park.

River Park

Argonia's scenic river park overlooking Chikaskia River provides residents and visitors with ample opportunities for fun and recreation. The park has picnic shelter houses, deck, picnic tables, 1/2 mile walking trail (part of the Memorial Walkway - see above) and public fishing access. The park can be used by the public for camping. Tent camping is allowed. Fourteen RV hookups with a dump site nearby can also be reserved. There are handicapped-accessible restrooms with showers on the camp grounds. The daily fees for camping are as follows:
 

$15 - RV Full Hookups

$10 - RV Electric/Water

$5 - tents

To make reservations contact the City of Argonia:

210 S. Main Street
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6417
(620) 435-6553 (City Clerk)
argonia@havilandtelco.com

Directions:

From U.S. 160 turn south on Main Street. The River Park is 1/2 south of Argonia on the banks of the Chikaskia River.
 

Salter House Museum

Located on the corner of Osage & Garfield in Argonia, the Salter House is open to the public by appointment. Contact Mary Beth Bookless or the City of Argonia to make arrangements. (See Museum page for more.)

Directions:

From U.S. 160, turn south on Main Street then west (right) on Garfield, two blocks

Salter Park

Salter Park provides a great place for children to play and adults to relax. A picnic shelter and several benches dot the grassy city block. A tennis court with basketball goals on the sides fills the northeast corner of the park. A new slide added to the playground equipment at Salter Park is an attraction much enjoyed by kids in the area. The slide was made possible by funds from Parents of Argonia Raising Kids, Kids Club, Argonia Park Board and the City of Argonia.

Directions:

From U.S. 160 turn south on Pine Street (at the high school) and travel five blocks south.

Swimming Pool

On the southeast corner of Salter Park is the city's swimming pool. Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the pool, complete with dual waterslides and a diving board provides a cool escape from the Kansas summer heat. Periodic midnight swims provide an opportunity for fellowship for young and old alike. The pool is home to the city's swim team.

Directions:

From U.S. 160 turn south on Pine Street (at the high school) and travel five blocks south. Turn west (right) onto Walnut, one block, then left (south) onto Elm, one block. Turn east (left) onto Garfield, one block.