where was picnic filmed

The classic 1955 film “Picnic” was filmed on location in several small towns in Kansas , with studio work done later in California.

Main filming locations

• Salina, Kansas – Used for several town scenes, including the train depot and the Benson family home.

• Hutchinson, Kansas – Grain elevator and rooftop scenes were shot here.

• Halstead, Kansas – Riverside Park in Halstead is where the big Labor Day picnic sequences were filmed.

• Sterling, Kansas – The lake and swimming-hole scenes were filmed at Sterling Lake.

• Nickerson, Kansas – Residential exteriors, including the Owens’ house, were shot on South Nickerson Street.

Interior scenes and some weather‑affected sequences were later completed on a studio backlot in Burbank, California.

Mini FAQ

Q: So where was “Picnic” filmed, in one line?
Mostly on location across several Kansas towns (Salina, Hutchinson, Halstead, Sterling, Nickerson), plus interior work on a studio lot in Burbank, California.

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