City of Wellington

Founded 1871
Population 8,172

Wellington, Kansas is a rural community in south central Kansas. Located approximately 23 miles south of Wichita, Wellington is the county seat and the largest community in Sumner County. Wellington has been a member of the Kansas Power Pool since 2005. The City provides police and fire protection, with both full-time professional departments. City services include electric, water, wastewater, and trash collection.

The City has several recreational opportunities. There are several neighborhood playgrounds located throughout the City and two lighted walking paths; Century Park and Worden Park. The Wellington Lake Recreation Area, Hargis Creek Watershed Park, and Woods Park offer a relaxing day of fishing. The lake area also offers camping and boating. The Municipal Golf Course offers a challenging game of links on an excellent course. The City also provides a disc golf course and a skate park for recreational activities. The Aquatic Center is a great place to spend a day of fun in the water and sun. The Wellington Recreation Commission’s Fitness Center offers a variety of exercise and workout machines to stay healthy and fit.

City Manager

City Clerk

Utility Director

Distribution Supervisor

Electric Generation Equipment

Director of Electric & Water Utilities:  Travis Horsch
Power Plant Phone:  620-326-2561

Municipal Utilities