Riverfront Park was created in 1984 with funds from the local and state governments, to restore the land and build a park that would act as both wildlife habitat and public outdoor recreation space. It is located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the Kansas River as it flows through the city, granting citizens a green zone where they can go to relax. The park has been planted with a variety of types of grass, plus shrubs and trees; all of these have created an idyllic atmosphere but also provide a source of food for the birds and mammals that congregate in the park.