Where any county in this state having a population of one hundred thirty-five thousand or more has established a county park and recreational grounds, as provided by K.S.A. 19-2819 to 19-2823, both sections inclusive, and amendments thereto, and there is also located in such county a state educational institution or industrial school, the board of county commissioners may acquire by gift, devise, purchase or condemnation proceedings, as therein set out, one additional park and recreational grounds adjoining or in close proximity to such educational institution or industrial school.
K.S.A. 19-2823a