Schermerhorn Park

Schermerhorn Park in Galena, KS is a picturesque city park that dates back to 1922 when it was established on donated land along Shoal Creek. The park features stunning stone terracing, walls, and other structures built by the Works Progressive Administration in the 1930s and 40s. It is renowned for being home to some of the rarest animals in Kansas, including grotto salamanders, dark-sided salamanders, cave salamanders, and the graybelly salamander. The adjacent Spring River is also a habitat for rare species of mussels such as the Neosho Mucket and Rabbitsfoot. The park is situated in the Ozark Plateau, a geologic feature that forms a 55 square mile section of the Ozarks of Kansas. This region boasts fascinating caves, sinking streams, and sinkholes, all made of Mississippian limestone that was deposited over 300 million years ago. Visitors can explore the park's grounds, trails, cave, and creek, and also visit the Southeast Kansas Nature Center, which offers exhibits and displays showcasing the local flora and fauna.

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