A new reservoir in western Kansas is

scheduled to open for recreation this weekend.

The HorseThief Reservoir just west of Jetmore will hold an open

house Saturday and Sunday.

The lake will be open for

water recreation and swimming. Tables and fire rings also will be

available for picnics.

Park manager Josh Hobbs says boat ramps and one beach will be

open, but the camping areas are not ready.

The open house will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.

to 10 p.m. Sunday. Parking permits will not be required this

weekend.

Hobbs says parking will be limited because landscaping and other

work continues. And he says trees have been planted, but shade is

scarce.