Keeper of the Plains
✨ FREE Admission
🐕 Dog-Friendly
📅 Year-Round
Location
Overview
The Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture created by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin in 1974. Standing at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers, the sculpture has become Wichita's iconic symbol. The surrounding plaza features fire rings that light nightly, creating a dramatic ceremonial atmosphere.
44-foot steel sculpture by Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin overlooking Arkansas and Little Arkansas River confluence
What Makes This Park Special
- 44-foot steel monumental sculpture
- Fire rings light nightly
- Free admission and parking
- River confluence setting
- Native American artist
- Wichita's cultural icon
Art & Features
✓ Permanent Collection
✓ Walking Trails
Art Styles: Figurative, Monumental, Native American
Planning Your Visit
Hours
Park open 24/7, Fire rings light nightly
Admission
Free
Parking
Free
Open
Year Round
Visitor Tips
- Visit at night for fire ring ceremony
- Great sunset photography
- Walking paths along both rivers
- Nearby Mid-America All-Indian Museum
- Best viewed from plaza level
Best For
Families
Photography
Educational
Picnics