Nice observation tower. 49 capacity. Ground level plus 3 viewing levels (A, B, & C, C being the top level). Not hard at all walking up stairs. There’s an elevator 🛗 that stops at each floor. Parking is not really plentiful, so it can fill up pretty quick if there’s lots of visitors. I would estimate 10-30 mins should be average for most visitors. Note that all of the walking trails are paved. You could easily park at a different shelter and just walk to the tower as well.

Observatory sits up on a little knoll and gives a nice view of the surrounding area. Other park amenities are further down. Besides stairs leading up, there is also an elevator and open viewing areas from each level.

Fun tower, very clean, and safe feeling experience. There is an elevator provided for improved accessibility. Nice views of the park itself, however, the tower is not tall enough for the views to extend well beyond the park boundaries.

Amazing place to catch a sunrise !

Love this area especially this time of year with all the fireworks going off in the area for the July 4th. Great photography area or just observing the entire area.

Awesome view!!! Can't climb the stairs? No worries, there is an elevator that is smooth.

This is a gorgeous park and the observation tower certainly helps see all the beauty.

Handicapped friendly tower gives a great view of the park and surrounding countryside. #NatsJourneys #ExploreYourCity #OlatheKS #Recommended