A neighborhood located in Wichita, Kansas is Benjamin Hills. Mixed with commercial and residential are, this neighborhood lies on the north bank of the Arkansas River in the northwestern part of the city. Benjamin Hills consists of the area between 29th Street to the north, 21st Street and the Arkansas River, the Little Arkansas River to the east, Arkansas River to the south, and Interstate 235 to the west.
Education
One school that operates in Benjamin Hills is \McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary School.
Parks and Recreation
The city’s Department of Park and Recreation is maintaining two parks in the neighborhood. Located at the corner of Columbine Lane and Halstead Street, Columbine Park with 10.33- acres which include a basketball court, softball diamond, and tennis courts. Besides the mentioned above is the 8.1-acre K-9 Rooster Dog Park sits on the north bank of the Arkansas River.
Things to Do Nearby
Visit the Wichita Art Museum
An art museum located in Wichita, Kansas was established in 1915 when Louise Caldwell Murdock’s will was to create a trust to start the Roland P. Murdock Collection of art. The trust would purchase art for the City of Wichita.
Address: 1400 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS
Engage with Animal at Sedgwick County Zoo
Home to almost 3,000 individual animals of nearly 400 species. These residents are grouped geographically and in setting that mimics their natural habitats like Africa, North America, Asia, Tropics, Koch Orangutan Chimpanzee Habitat, Cessna Penguin Cove and so much more!
Address: 5555 W Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS
Old Cowtown Museum
A history museum is located next to the Arkansas River in central Wichita. This Museum was established in 1952 and it has been one of the oldest open-air history museums in the central United States with 54 historic and re-created buildings. Cowtown is a combination of attraction, living history site, museum, and historic preservation project.
Address: 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS Bed Bug Exterminator Wichita
Nearby Restaurants and Pubs
Bill’s Charcoal Grill
One of Wichita’s best-grilled burgers. Their flavorful menu can be found just a few drives away from Benjamin Hills. Bill’s Charcoal Grill was founded in 1987 and offers the best-grilled burgers, hot dogs, steaks, sausages and so much more.
Address: 2957 Arkansas Ave. Wichita, KS
Bann Thai
Enjoy Bann Thai’s authentic Thai cuisine and for years of service, they perfect the art of making and seriously delicious Thai food. Try their Pad Thai, Seafood Salad, and Pineapple Curry.
Address: 3811 West 13th Street Wichita, KS
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