Things to See & Do
RECREATION
  Wetlands Habitats | Hunting/Fishing | Zoos/Parks | Other

MUSEUMS & TOURS
  Scenic Byway | Tours on a Tankful | Murals/Quilt Walk
  Old West
 | Aviation/Oil | Historical Village & Museum

ARTS & CULTURE
  Shafer | Barton Arts | Legends | Planetarium | Juneteenth
  Cinco de Mayo | Micheaux Festival | Community Theatre


CHRISTMAS
  Trail of Lights | Santa World | Holiday Calendar
  Group Tour Information | Family Holiday Packages

AGRITOURISM





 







Additional Recreation
From auto racing to windsurfing, Great Bend has almost every recreational option you can think of. Take a look:

 

Auto Racing
S.R.C.A. Drag Strip
Expo Complex
(785) 483-1980
www.srcadragstrip.com

Biking
River Hike & Bike Trail (click here for map)
Go S. on Washington to Stone Lake. Park at Stone Lake. Go across the dike. You will see a double track to the west between the dike and river. Go about 1/4 mile. Then, follow the single track going left into the trees. This trail is approximately 7 miles in length.
(620) 793-4111 or Golden Belt Bicycle Company (620) 793-7060
Mountain Bike Trail
Go N on Hwy 281 out of town. When you get to NW 60 Rd, turn left and park behind the 4-H Building. You will see signs directing you to the 2 mile loop. This is a single track, dirt, mountain bike trail.
(620) 793-4111 or Golden Belt Bicycle Company (620) 793-7060
Bike Tours
Golden Belt Bicycle Company
1111 Main Street
(620) 793-7060 or 800-561-2453
**Group rides leave from Golden Belt Bicycle on Tuesdays (road or trail biking) & Thursdays (trail biking) at 6pm. Everyone invited to join in!**

Boating/Windsurfing
Stone Lake
S. Washington & Railroad Ave.
(620) 793-4111

Veteran's Lake
17th & N. McKinley
(620) 793-4111


Bowling
Walnut Bowl
2901 N. Washington
(620) 793-9400

Fishing
Stone Lake
S. Washington & Railroad Ave.
(620) 793-4111
Veteran's Lake
17th & N. McKinley
(620) 793-4111

Fitness Center
Town & Country Racquet Club
3806 Broadway
(620) 792-1366

Galleries
Shafer Art Gallery
BCCC Campus
(620) 792-9342
Great Bend Public Library
1409 Williams
((620) 792-2409
Barton County Arts Council
Forest & Main
(620) 792-4221

Golf
Lake Barton Golf Course
N. Hwy 281
(620) 653-4255
The Club at StoneRidge
24th & Frey
(620) 792-4303

Walnut Mini-Golf
(seasonal)
2901 N. Washington
(620) 792-6545

Horseshoes
Brit Spaugh Park (outdoor)
N. Main
(620) 793-4111

Skating
Ice Skating Rink (seasonal)
Main Street, Downtown
(620) 792-2750

Swimming
Wetlands at Great Bend (outdoor at Brit Spaugh)
8 thrilling slides, a tipping bucket, spray features, zero depth entry, lots of chairs & shade, divided pool with shallow end, concession, handicap accessible bathhouse with separate family bathroom. $3 ages 3-17 & $4 for adults. Discount passes & group rates available. Facility is available for private parties. Pavillion rental available during open hours. Mon-Fri 12:30-7pm & Sat/Sun 12:30-6pm
2303 N. Main
(620) 792-1516
www.wetlandsatgb.com
The Club at StoneRidge (outdoor)
24th & Frey
(620) 792-4303
Town & Country Racquet Club (indoor)
3806 Broadway
(620) 792-1366

Tennis Courts
Veterans Park (outdoor)
17th & N. McKinley
(620) 793-4111
Town & Country Racquet Club (indoor/outdoor)
3806 Broadway
(620) 792-1366

Theaters
Great Bend Community Theatre (live)
1905 Lakin
(620) 792-4228
Village Cinemas (movies)
4805 10th Street
(620) 792-5769

Volleyball
Veterans Park (outdoor)
17th & N. McKinley
(620) 793-4111

Walking/Hiking
Veteran's Park Walking Trail (outdoor)
17th & N. McKinley
(620) 793-4111
Great Bend Recreation/Carol Soden Center (indoor)
1214 Stone Street
(620) 793-3755 or 793-9333
River Hike & Bike Trail (outdoor)
Go S. on Washington to Stone Lake. Park at Stone Lake. Go accross the dike. You will see a double track to the west between the dike and river. Go about 1/4-1/2 mile, and follow the single track going left into the trees. This trail is 1.46 miles in length.
(620) 793-4111 or Golden Belt Bicycle Company (620) 793-7060

 


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