Lake Afton is a 258-acre recreational lake located near Wichita, the largest city in the state. It is often crowded with picnickers, campers, boaters, and swimmers. Despite the number of people visiting the area, there is still a wide variety of wildlife to observe, including a plethora of waterfowl, shorebirds, and woodland birds, ornate box turtles, and pelicans. Wildflowers are abundant in the prairie meadows and there are many great views.