A growing Wichita suburb with a low cost of living
With 67 acres reserved for recreation, Park City lives up to its name. Just north of Wichita in Sedwick County, this suburb of more than 8,300 residents has slowly grown from a population of 2,600 when it was founded in 1953. The city flourishes as it transforms abundant farmland to build entertainment spots, housing developments and a town core in the works. "The most notable thing they're working on right now is the development of a downtown district called Park Centre," says Caleb Claussen, a Realtor with Reece Nichols South Central Kansas, who services the city. "There's a big field, and it's going to be apartments, retail space, some parks and a lot of other cool stuff." As locals anticipate Park Centre, they still have plenty of shopping and dining options and parks to keep them occupied.
The cost of living in Park City is 10% lower than the national average, and there are plenty of places to work in and around the city. An Amazon Fulfillment Center moved to Park City in 2021, creating hundreds of jobs. It’s also common for locals to work in Wichita, known as the Air Capital of the World, with many aircraft manufacturing companies such as Boeing’s Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, Learjet and Airbus. In Park City, companies such as TMX Aerospace and NIAR Aircraft Structural Test & Evaluation Center expand on Wichita’s legacy, while others such as Air Capital Waste and Air Capital Delivery Warehousing pay homage to the region's aerospace connections.
The small town of Park City is full of affordable houses with all the amenities you could want.
Park City is lined with new traditional homes to suit any family.
You will find several Modern Farmhouses in Park City with large yards to match.
Park City is located just north of Wichita, KS.
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The parks of Park City
This wouldn't be Park City without any parks. The city runs eight of them, with Hap McLean Park one of the most prominent. There's a lot to do there, like playing hockey on the roller rink, sand volleyball, racing on the BMX track, hitting the ramps at the skate park or playing a full round of disc golf. The park is full of families cheering on Little League games during baseball season at the five ball fields. Locals can find more playgrounds and fishing lakes on the trail that connects Prairie Wind Park, Poston Park and Habiger Park. Out in the countryside, Jeeps Motorcycle Club has three motocross tracks used both recreationally and competitively.
Kids can climb on the playground at Prairie Wind Park in Park City.
Get your friends together for a game of hockey at the rink in Park City's Hap McLean Park.
Hap McLean Park in Park City also has a BMX track for the more extreme residents.
Enjoy a game of baseball at the fields in Park City's Hap McLean Park.
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A universal arena, dirt track auto racing, and CrossWinds Casino
The Hartman Arena, a 6,500-seat venue, hosts concerts from national touring bands, monster truck shows and other big events. It's also home to the Wichita Wings, a second-division team of the Major Arena Soccer League, and the Wichita Regulators, who play in the Arena Football League. The Park City Sunset Concert Series is held in the parking lot during the summer, where residents can listen to live music and eat local food. During racing season, 81 Speedway frequently has auto races on the dirt track. "81 Speedway is a big thing for Park City," says Claussen of the three-eights mile track on the west side of town. "In the summer, they have races almost every weekend. It's really loud, too. I used to live a mile away, and you could hear it clearly." Locals can also stop by CrossWinds Casino, which has nearly 800 slot machines.
Enjoy a local concert in Park City at Hartman Arena.
Enjoy a race at 81 Speedway in Park City.
Ride the dirt tracks at Wichita Jeep & Motorcycle Club in Park City.
Cross Winds Casino is one of a few attractions in Park City.
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Larger homes with prices similar to Wichita
The median price for a single-family home, which makes up the majority of Park City housing, is $244,795. That’s about $7,000 more than the median price for a single-family home in Wichita. "You can buy within the same price range as Wichita, but the houses in Park City are usually much bigger and newer," says Sharon McCoy, a Realtor with Collins & Associates. "It's a really good community for starter homes." Park City has a growing number of developments, with houses built between the early 2000s and today. Newer houses can cost as much as $400,000. The city’s earlier subdivisions feature modest mid-century homes, with prices as low as $150,000.
Many homes are built with basements and or storm/shelters. Peak tornado season runs from April to June. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration started tracking tornadoes in 1950. The most destructive tornado came in 1958, an EF2 that injured six people and caused $250,000 in property damage. The most recent encounter was an EF0 tornado that briefly touched down in open country in 1999.
Many of the homes in Park City have three-car garages to offer enough room for multiple cars.
Tree lined streets add to the charm of Park City neighborhoods.
There are plenty of affordable housing options throughout Park City.
Many homes in Park City are ranch-styled dwellings.
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Two education routes
Children south of 69th Street are served by Wichita Public Schools, which gets a B-minus grade from Niche and is the largest school district in Kansas. Students north of 69th Street attend Valley Center Public Schools, graded an A-minus and ranked the 14th best school district in Kansas. Valley Center’s three elementary schools feed into one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school.
Kindergarten through 12th-grade students may attend B-graded Life Preparatory Academy, a private Christian school with an accredited college prep curriculum.
Park City is home to Wichita State University's Aircraft Structural Test and Evaluation Center, where researchers and students assess plane structures for commercial and military use. Wichita State University is also 6 miles south, offering bachelor’s through doctoral-level programs.
Kids can attend Life Prep for a faith-based education in Park City.
Chisholm Trail Elementary offers a small-town atmosphere while being part of a large area.
Children in North Wichita can attend Earhart Environmental Elementary.
After middle School, kids can attend Valley Center High School.
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Small shopping centers and Park Centre - a developing downtown
Park City has a few small shopping centers on East 61st Street North with numerous chain restaurants and a handful of local businesses, including a grocery store and a few restaurants. While Park City isn’t currently known for its extensive shopping and dining scene, that will eventually change with the development of Park Centre. Work on the new downtown area broke ground in August 2024. The $500 million project will create stores, restaurants, housing and a park, and is expected to be completed in a series of yearly phases.
Find plenty of groceries at Park City's Leeker's, a popular choice for residents.
There are several stores throughout Park City.
Grab a bite to eat from Spangles in Park City.
Pizza Hut is one of several national food chains in Park City.
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Getting around from I-135
Most residents drive to get around since the city doesn’t have public transportation. Interstate 135 cuts right through Park City, allowing for an easy 9-mile drive to Downtown Wichita. I-135 connects to I-235, leading 14 miles to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, which offers nonstop flights to 14 destinations across the country.
Lower crime rates than Wichita
According to FBI statistics from 2023, Park City’s property crime rate is higher than that of Kansas. However, it’s lower than Wichita’s property crime rate. Meanwhile, Park City’s violent crime rate is lower than both Kansas and Wichita.
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