Wichita Says Last Chapin Park Residents Have Vacated Area

Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, October 13, 2026 —

The city of Wichita announced that the last individuals residing in Chapin Park have vacated the area, bringing a multi-month effort to address the homeless encampment to a close.

The announcement marks the end of the effort described by the city, but the information provided does not explain when the final residents left or how many people had been staying in the park. It also does not specify what steps the city took during the effort or whether any housing, services or other assistance were provided.

The city’s announcement did not include details about the individuals who had been residing in Chapin Park, where they went, or what will happen at the site next. No information was provided about whether the area will undergo cleanup, whether access to the park will change, or whether further action is planned.

The effort lasted multiple months, according to the announcement. The city did not provide a start date, a timeline of key actions, or the name of an official who made the announcement. The information also did not describe any enforcement measures, public input or costs associated with the effort.

As stated by the city, the immediate development is that no individuals remain residing in the area and the effort to address the encampment has concluded. Further details about the process and next steps were not included in the announcement.

Story summarized from the original created by KWCH Staff, Angela Smith on www.kwch.com, see more information here.

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