The Peabody City Park is located at the West end of Second Street. The park has playground equipment, picnic areas, the municipal swimming pool, the Jr/Sr High School football field and is home to the annual Fourth of July celebration.
The City Park has an interesting history. The Peabody City Park was first owned by the Marion County Fair Association. The State Fair was held on the grounds in 1885. There was an exhibition hall built with three wings and a race track equal to none other in Kansas. The grandstand would seat 2,000 people. Dining services and food to feed 10,000 people each day were brought from Emporia by train.
Joe Young was a renowned race horse who was owned and driven by Willis Westbrook. Joe Young sired Joe Patchen who sired a great racing horse, Dan Patch. Joe Young was injured in a storm and had to be destroyed. He is buried in a standing position two miles west of Peabody on Hwy. 50.
Santa Fe Park
Santa Fe Park is located at the South end of Walnut. The park has picnic areas and a gazebo which hosts summer concerts. The park is also home to the Doyle Valley Farmer's Market, held every Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Mission of Peabody-Burns Recreation Commission is to provide recreational opportunities and services to the patrons of Unified School District #398 for the enjoyment of recreational activities.
| President: Greg Jones, Peabody | 620-983-2906 | ||
| Vice President: Beth Peter, Peabody | 620-983-2485 | ||
| Member: Barbara Anderson, Burns | 620-726-5696 | ||
| Member: Erik Barnes, Peabody | 620-983-2751 | ||
| Member: Sheri Lewis, Peabody | 620-983-2724 |
Peabody-Burns Rec Commission 2008 Meeting Schedule
Peabody-Burns Rec Commission Meeting Minutes
