Recreation in Hoisington

  Activity Center

1200 Susank Road.  (620) 653^_4050
Director: Amy Humphrey

 
The Activity Center is a combined facility; the space is shared by the USD and the Rec Commission.  The biggest part is the gym, in the center of the building, with its walking track on the upper level.
 
Other parts of the building house the Hoisington Recreation Commission office, with space for exercise and other programs, plus a wellness center and hand-ball court.  Plus it houses the USD 431 activity director, along with offices for many of the school coaches and the central kitchen.  The lower level has a weight-lifting room and locker rooms.
 
A community room is available for family reunions, fund-raiser dinners and so forth.

  Baseball & Softball

Sports Complex · Bicentennial Park · West 7^th and Monroe
This all new baseball complex features seven baseball diamonds complete with grass infields.  A variety of leagues keep the complex busy from early spring until late fall.  Handicap accessible.

  Bowling

Cardinal Plaza Lanes   653-4140 · 814 N. Elm
Located just east from the high school football/track complex, the Cardinal Lanes is a popular spot for kids and adults.  Owners: Gary & Barb Boxberger

  Golf

Lake Barton Golf Club   (620) 653-4255
The beautiful Lake Barton Golf Club is an 18-hole, grass green course laid out over rolling hills.  Surrounded by an abundance of large trees and water, it is landscaped to provide an enjoyable environment in which to play.  Lake Barton is located south of Hoisington on U.S. 281 and is a favorite spot for Hoisington and Great Bend residents.

  Horseshoe Pitching

Sports Complex · Bicentennial Park · West 7^th and Monroe
The Bicentennial Sports Complex also includes lighted horseshoe pits, a great shelter house and restrooms.  Handicap accessible.

  Outdoors

Cheyenne Bottoms   Southeast of Hoisington
If it has to do with birds, it will be found at Cheyenne Bottoms.  Twice yearly the area is home to the endangered whooping cranes during migration.  The core area of the bottoms has been enlarged through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy.
 
Wilson Lake   55 miles Northeast of Hoisington
Fishing, boating and water skiing are all available at nearby Wilson Lake, one of the largest reservoirs in the state.  Slightly smaller Kanopolis Lake is about the same distance away.

  Swimming

Swimming Pool   (620) 653-2535 · 721 N. Center
The city's outdoor pool was completely remodeled and renovated in 1996.  Located in Bicentennial Park, it is easily found on the city's west side just south of highways U.S. 281 & K-4.  The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September.  Handicap Accessible.

  Tennis

Tennis Complex · 700 W. 7th
Hoisington truly is a town where tennis is king.  The newest complex of four courts is located next to the swimming pool in Bicentennial Park.  It features the newest in court design and construction.  Hoisington High School tennis teams compete here along with summer leagues which are open to all.  The city's other two smaller neighborhood parks also have older, concrete tennis courts.  All courts are lighted.  Handicap accessible.

  Walking & Running

Trails · · Bicentennial Park · West 7^th and Monroe
Bicentennial Park features a 1 mile concrete 8' wide trail which winds around the Bicentennial Park, over a bridge and among trees.  The rubberized track at the Hoisington High School is also available for public use.  Handicap accessible.