There's a new state park now open in Allen County.

The State of Kansas and the City of Iola officially welcome the grand opening of the Lehigh Portland State Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this week. The Lehigh Portland State Park got its name from the Lehigh Portland Cement Company, which bought the Iola Portland Cement Company in 1917. This company operated the cement plant on the site until 1970. The park was established on April 19, 2023, when Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill declaring it Kansas' 28th state park. The park features a spring-fed lake, hiking and biking trails, and a blend of industrial and natural history.