Medicine Park Today

Medicine Park’s resort economy thrived until the
Great Depression and the advent of World War II.
It changed ownership several times over a period
of 30 years. The Medicine Park resort was subject
to a wide variety of social and economic struggles
(including its incorporation as a Town in 1969), but
in the early 1990’s a pattern of declining investment
began to slowly turn around. The Riverside Café,
closed for many years, was purchased and
re-opened. Other economic successes followed,
giving the Town its current pattern of growth as it
heads into the new century.

New building is evident everywhere you look as
business owners, professionals, new and long time
residents see the potential and are excited about
the Town’s future. Continuing the tradition, the
cobblestone is being used in new construction
as in the early days, building with Medicine Park’s
most abundant, natural resource.

Restoration slowly began in the mid 90’s with a few
historic cobblestone cabins. Now, more than fifteen
buildings have been restored or are being restored
including the Old Plantation Restaurant in the heart
of town. The Town boasts close to fifty businesses
including a tavern and winery, gift shops, restaurants,
a bed & breakfast and numerous cabin accom-
modations for weekday or weekend travelers.

Medicine Park has grown into an arts community
with several artists in residence including sculptors,
fine artists, graphic designers, musicians including
street theater actors. From regular gallery openings
at the Winery of the Wichitas with live music on the
weekends to outdoor concerts at the Park Tavern
throughout the summer, Medicine Park offers a
great place to visit anytime of year. Make sure you
check our Events page for our yearly activities and
come back often for updates on all our Town events.

As we continue to grow as a town, we would like
to invite you to share in our excitement.

Come see why everyone is saying that