Cedar Vale Pool is located at Hewins Park. It is open only during the summer months. 


Hewins Park

One of three city parks, Hewins Park is a 44-acre park that was set aside for public use in 1882 by 19th century rancher, businessman, and politician Ed Hewins. It is located at 101 Salebarn Road.

Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain is located one mile southwest of Cedar Vale on a gravel road. A private drive leads to the top (elevation 1274 feet), and a short hike affords a splendid panoramic view of Cedar Vale and miles of surrounding country. Fred Montgomery gave the right-of-way for the road to the top of Lookout Mountain to the City of Cedar Vale. Old timers say there was once an Indian trail marker on top of Lookout Mountain that told of Osage Indians traveling the Black Dog Trail to their hunting grounds.

Old Iron Bridge 


The old Caney River iron bridge is a six panel Pratt through truss bridge built in the late 1890's. This bridge is pin-connected rather than riveted. Closed to all traffic, the bridge is located ½ mile east of Cedar Vale on old US highway 166, then ½ mile north on a gravel road. The bridge’s largest span is 98.1 ft.; the total length is 129.9 feet long.; and the deck width is 16.0 feet wide. This picture shows a view of the bridge from the Caney River facing west.

Marsh Arch Bridge 


A two-span Marsh arch bridge over the Caney River located about ½ mile east of Cedar Vale, on old highway US 166, was built in 1930. This bridge is still being used and it provides access to Cedar Vale from the East. It is 291.9 feet long, with a deck width of 20.0 feet; the length of the longest span is 291.9 feet. It was constructed by J. S. Vance & Sons of Parsons, Kansas.

James Barney Marsh, architect of the renowned Marsh arch or rainbow bridge, is known for his patented reinforced concrete arch bridges located throughout the United States. A classic example of his design is found in the old bridge east of Cedar Vale. Once fairly common, these bridges were constructed in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s because of their popular design and appearance. However, most have been either replaced or destroyed.

Victorian-style Homes


Many beautiful Victorian homes are located on various streets in Cedar Vale, and those that remain are still well-kept. These include the former J. M. Dosbaugh home, a large red brick house located in the 1000 block on Cedar Street; the former William Rothrock place, at 409 Cedar; the former L. C. Adam residence at 302 Cleveland; the former J. B. Whartenby house at 401 Walnut; also see 701 Walnut and 610 Chestnut. In driving about town, one may discover still other early 19th century homes which will interest you. All of the Victorian-style homes mentioned are cherished and kept in good repair by the present occupants.