Cheney State Park West Shore Area
Managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
442 acres5 mi of trail
West Side Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Evan Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Evan Township
The biggest trail networks: Cheney State Park West Shore Area (5 mi). 6% of Evan Township’s land is conserved, about 1,375 acres. 474 acres are parks and preserves, 1,006 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
6%
1,375 acres · of 35.1 sq mi of land
Trails
5.0 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
474 ac
1,006 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
18%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.3 mi
0.3 mi paths
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Cheney State Park West Shore Area, with 5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,375 conserved acres
6% of Evan Township’s land. Who manages Evan Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Bureau of Reclamation936 ac
Other state land439 ac
Conservation Area · 936 acState Park · 439 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Wildlife Area Conservation Area | Bureau of Reclamation | 936 | Open |
| Cheney State Park State Park | Other state land | 439 | Open |
Things to do
9 places to go in Evan Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Evan Township
Giefer Swim BeachIn Cheney State Park West Shore Area
DirectionsSpring Creek Swim Beach
DirectionsPlus 1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Evan Township
1 playground without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Evan Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Evan Township
Cheney State Park Giefer Hill CampgroundIn Cheney State Park West Shore Area
DirectionsCheney State Park Hobie Beach CampgroundIn Cheney State Park West Shore Area
DirectionsCheney State Park Smarsh Creek CampgroundIn Cheney State Park West Shore Area
DirectionsCheney State Park South Loop CampgroundIn Cheney State Park West Shore Area
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Open to bikes · 3.9 miUnpaved · 3.9 mi
West Side Trail3.3 mi
Biking & sports
0.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.3 mi
off-road bike paths
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Evan Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 44 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 78 | 88 | 93 | 91 | 83 | 71 | 57 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 93 °F). 5.1 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 93 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Evan Township →
Next door
Evan Township and its neighbors
Evan Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Ninnescah Township6.4 miEvan Township5.0 miVinita Township3.1 miGrand River Township2.1 miGalesburg Township1.5 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grand River Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ninnescah Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Galesburg Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Vinita Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Evan Township
Where can I hike in Evan Township?
The longest trail networks: Cheney State Park West Shore Area, 5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Evan Township’s trails?
Cheney State Park West Shore Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Evan Township?
0.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.3 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Evan Township?
17,572 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Evan Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,413 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Evan Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →