Great Bend Recreation CommissionEnriching Lives & Strengthening Our Community
The Great Bend Recreation Commission, also known as Great Bend Rec, was established July 1, 1948 as a unit of government to meet the recreational needs of Great Bend, Kansas, and USD 428 in accordance with state statutes. The Great Bend Recreation Commission is an autonomous governmental body governed by a five-member board.
Great Bend Recreation CommissionOur Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
We are dedicated in providing quality leisure, cultural, sports, fitness and educational programs to improve the quality of the community and the lives of its individuals.
The Great Bend Recreation Commission fulfills its mission by:
- Organizing, directing and promoting a planned year-round program of varied leisure time activities within the limit of available resources.
- Assuring that all discretionary leisure time programs and activities are conducted in a safe and supervised environment.
- Providing leisure time activities that are socially acceptable and economically affordable.
- Ensuring that activities are available to all citizens of USD 428 regardless of age, race, sex, religion, physical or mental abilities and social or economic status.
- Cooperating in both programming and planning with all other community agencies that have a similar mission in the community.
- Continual research and evaluation of the recreational needs of the community.
Vision Statement
We will champion community and personal growth through lifelong recreation experiences.