The park is divided into two areas (37°43′59″N 97°50′24″W / 37.733°N 97.840°W / 37.733; -97.840 (Cheney State Park, East Shore Area) and 37°45′00″N 97°46′52″W / 37.750°N 97.781°W / 37.750; -97.781 (Cheney State Park, East Shore Area)), comprising 1,913 acres (7.74 km2), straddling the 6,800-acre (28 km2) Cheney Reservoir, one of the top sailing lakes in the United States.

[3] The Ninnescah Sailing Association has facilities in the West Shore Area.

[4] A marina in the East Shore Area offers supplies and services for boaters and anglers.

A handicapped-accessible fishing complex is available at the Toadstool Loop Jetty.

The park features 29 miles of asphalt roads and parking areas; a park office; 2 marinas; 223 electrical hookup sites with water; over 400 primitive camp sites; 4 trailer dump stations; 6 boat ramps with 22 launching lanes; 4 courtesy docks; 2 fish cleaning stations; 7 modern pit toilets; 9 showerhouses; 1 shelter with restrooms; 2 large group shelters; 2 medium group shelters; 29 small picnic shelters; 1 group camping area with 20 utility sites, a large shelter and a restroom; 2 nature trails; and 7 modern cabins.