No fees are charged for visiting the park or student field trips. Teachers need to make reservations for field trips in advance. No food or drinks are sold on site. Students will need to bring a sack lunch and a drink. Arrangements can be made with a local restaurant for meals.
Plains has two outdoor picnic areas.
The Plains Welcome Center is located one mile from the park or the Maxine Reese City Park which is located three blocks from the park. Rest room facilities are located at Plains High School, the Plains Welcome Center and Plains' City Park. Water fountains are also located at these locations. Field trips should be limited to one class of up to 30 students per day. The small classes are necessary for the program to be most effective.