Fort Scott Bourbon County River Authority

08/16/2023

Another grant project is complete! Fort Scott Bourbon County River Authority used their grant funds awarded last fall to complete a walking labyrinth at the Riverfront. Labyrinths are used world-wide as a way to encourage meditation and stress reduction. We are excited to see this enhancement at the Riverfront to benefit the health and well-being of our Bourbon County residents. Don't forget - applications are now being accepted for the next grant cycle and applications are due August 31!

03/01/2018

Don't miss this great exhibit.

The opening of a new exhibit focused on waterways in Fort Scott and Bourbon County was celebrated Saturday with music, history and education. City and Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce officials attended the opening of the "Waterways -- Past, Present and Future -- Marmaton River, Mill Creek and Bu...

10/14/2017

Color Run at the Riverfront.

09/22/2017

Nice coverage from FortScott.Biz

As part of the ongoing Riverfront Park project on North National Avenue in Fort Scott, a 30-foot by 50-foot pavilion will be available for public use next spring. Schenkel Contracting, Fort Scott, …

07/29/2017

http://www.koamtv.com/story/35999975/history-heads-to-fort-scott

In Southeast Kansas, a piece of history in Bourbon County will soon have new life. Plans are in place to move the county's Long Shoals Bridge to Fort Scott, and convert it into a pedestrian bridge. 

07/28/2017

06/30/2017

Congratulations to Cory Schenkel of Schenkel Contracting, LLC who won the bid to construct the new pavilion inside the Belltown walking trail loop on the left bank of the Marmaton.

06/26/2016

Then & Now.

11/03/2015

In order to comply with emergency 911 requirements, the Fort Scott Bourbon County River Authority will name the new road along the south bank of the Marmaton River as well as the walking trail between the Marmaton and Mill Creek. Both the road and the trail are on the east side of North National Avenue.

The River Authority and the Riverfront Vissioning Committee welcome suggestions from the public. Proposed names may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 901 (Fort Scott KS 66701) on or before December 1 of this year. The RIver Authority expects to make a final decision by January.