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Water feature now flowing at McPherson's Challenger Park pollinator garden

The McPherson City Commission approved up to $55,550 for the garden's design and construction in September 2025, funded through the Public Lands and Facilities Capital Improvement budget.

Greg Loving, Cronkite

18 Aug 2026 • 2 min read

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The city said in a Facebook post Monday, Aug. 17, that the centerpiece water feature at McPherson's pollinator garden — behind Fire Station No. 1 on Kansas Avenue, next to the Challenger Park pickleball complex — is flowing. The post said, “The sound of running water will add such a peaceful element to the garden, and it’s exciting to watch this space continue to take shape.”

Citizen Journal reported in February that the butterfly-shaped garden was taking root at Challenger Park. The city's post does not say when the garden will be complete or whether visitors can walk in.

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