Your Wichita Guide to Fitness

If you’re looking for a gym to get involved with, Wichita is a great place to be. Headquartered in Wichita, Genesis Health Clubs has been a local favorite for 30 years.

At Genesis, you’ll find a variety of options including group fitness, pilates, yoga, cardio classes, tennis, personal training and more, allowing you to choose a program that suits your needs.

Genesis has five different locations across Wichita, so you’re never too far from your fitness goals! Learn about Genesis membership opportunities.

Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex offers a unique approach to fitness.

The rock climbing gym, located in northeast Wichita, features both bouldering and climbing, which offer a total body workout that’s challenging, fun and exciting.

Bliss also offers an exercise area with free weights, treadmills and more. Bliss is open to all ages and experience levels, so no matter where you are in your fitness journey, you can follow your Bliss!

If you’re looking for a more leisurely workout, you’re in luck. There are plenty of places around town where you can enjoy a brisk walk without even realizing that you’re working out!

You’d be hard-pressed to find a prettier sight than Botanica in the springtime. With thousands of plant species and more than 30 beautiful fountains and statues, there’s plenty to see.

Botanica’s 26 gardens each have a different theme. From the children’s garden and the train garden to the Shakespeare Garden and Butterfly Garden, you’ll have much to explore. Botanica offers affordable admission and membership prices.

With walking trails that wind throughout the scenic Chisholm Creek Park, the Great Plains Nature Center is an ideal place for a casual stroll.

The two-mile, paved trail system is free and open to the public, so you can visit regularly without spending a dime.

This option is great for nature-lovers! While you’re there, you’ll also have the opportunity to check out the interactive displays in the Nature Center for free, too!

As if the Arkansas River, itself, isn’t scenic enough you’ll also find the Keeper of the Plains Plaza, Veterans Memorial Park, Exploration Park,  a troll under a bridge and more as you walk the paths along the river.

There are plenty of Pokemon to be caught along the river, too, if you’re into that kind of thing. There are also benches if you need to stop and rest, and mature trees offer shade in some areas along the way. A few mist-machines located in the Keeper of the Plains Plaza offer a great way to cool down during the summer months.

Wichita is home to more than 100 parks, so you’re sure to find a nearby walking, jogging or biking path. Many of Wichita’s parks offer unique features, like the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit at Riverside Park, the train rides at O.J. Watson Park, and the Memories Park at Sedgwick County Park. 

Most Wichita parks are open year-round for endless hours of family entertainment.

To find a Wichita Park near you, visit Wichita.gov.