Riverside Homes for Rent

Riverside, a historic neighborhood in Wichita, is nestled between the Big and Little Arkansas rivers. Established in the 1880s as a trolley suburb, it features Arts and Crafts homes and abundant green spaces. Riverside Park, divided into north, central, and south sections, offers a network of sidewalks and attractions like the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit and a cobblestone-terrain splash park. The 18-hole Arthur B. Sim Golf Course and the 18-acre Botanica garden are notable highlights along the river. The Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture, stands at the river's confluence. The Wichita Art Museum and Old Cowtown Museum are located on Museum Boulevard, while the Arkansas River Bike Path connects Riverside to the Old Town entertainment district, 2 miles southeast. Housing options include Craftsman-style bungalows, American Foursquare houses, and Tudor Revival cottages, with contemporary-style apartment complexes in the southern region. The neighborhood is characterized by mature trees, wrought-iron fences, and vintage lampposts. Local dining includes R Coffeehouse and Nacho Mama’s, with grocery stores like Aldi and Walmart Neighborhood Market 2 miles north. Riverside is walkable and well-connected, with Interstate 135 just 3 miles east and numerous Wichita Transit bus stops. The Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital is less than 2 miles away, and Dwight D. Eisenhower International Airport is 6 miles west.