Located within walking distance to the library and downtown, this is a great place to take the kids to play!

Located north of Burr Oak on Highway 128, this is a smallbore rifle indoor and high powered rifle gun club

While most of the Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District's canals are within Republic County, Jewell County can lay claim to a few square miles of irrigated land. The canals of Jewell and Republic county are part of a Bureau of Reclamation project that began in 1931 for irrigation and flood control. Construction was completed in 1968 and though many of the original canals have been buried, they are mainstay of everyday life and economic stability in eastern Jewell County and very western Republic County.

A 1.3 mile scenic walking trail around Lake Emerson complete with a shelter house with charcoal grills, camping areas, fishing, playground, picnic tables and benches

As a community-wide effort, the City of Ebson updated its park in 2017 and it continues to serve as a popular spot in downtown.

With new park equipment installed in 2020 and a tennis court, this is a hub for the Formoso Community. It also features equipment for handicapped and disabled park users.

The skating rink is a non-profit organization owned by Formoso Pride and is ran by volunteers. It is open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from October to April

Did you know that Kansas has more gravel roads than any other state? Visit Get Outdoors Kansas to find a nearby trail.

Stroll through Maag Memorial Park on this beautifully paved pathe

Come shoot and have fun. We have a shoot every second Sunday of the month, weather permitting. Located 3/4 mile north of Jewell on Hwy 14.

Surrounded by grassland hills, Jewell State Lake was constructed primarily as a fishing area. Located between Glen Elder and Lovewell Reservoirs, this lake provides a sheltered retreat not found on the bigger waters.

KANcycle, a program of OCCK, provides North Central Kansas with convenient, affordable access to bicycles as an easy, fun, healthy and eco-friendly means of transportation and recreation.

Less than a quarter of a mile west of the City of Jewell, Lake Emerson is a great place to take an evening stroll or spend a day fishin.

Lovewell Lake & State Park in north central Kansas is a haven for outdoor lovers who look for a variety in their vacations. Just 18 miles northeast of Mankato on US Hwy 14, Lovewell offers a blend of camping, fishing, and a marina.

Located in the heart of Jewell on the downtown square, Maag Memorial Park is a staple in the community. Enjoy a paved walking path, basketball courts, covered picnic areas and beautiful landscape.

Complete with a playground, sand volleyball courts, a picnic shelter, and the Robert Turner Concert Stage this is the perfect place for a day of family fun. As an added bonus, the Mankato City Park is right next to the swimming pool and Mankato Trails for even more outdoor adventures.

Take a walk along a old railway line along the western edge of Mankato City Park.

The only swimming pool in Jewell County, this is the perfect place to spend a hot summer day. As an added bonus, it's adjacent to Mankato City Park and walking trail, and is a great location for a day of family fun.

This route takes you on a tour of some of the most beautify scenery of Jewell County. Starting on Highway 36, just north of Formoso, go 5 miles north on 280 rd. to the ghost town of Lovewell, then 2 miles west on V Rd, then 4 miles north on 260 Rd, 1/2 west on Z Rd, then 1/4 north on, ending in Webber. Along this trip you'll see the hills south of White Rock Creek, Lower Courtland Canal, visit the former town of Lovewell, then Lovewell Lake, where you will pass the reservoir before reaching Webber/ As time allows, continue west from Webber to K-14, and then take your pick of any southwest routes towards Burr Oak, completing your tour with farmland and wooded and hilly countryscapes.