Great Bend Rec utilizes a variety of other community, city and school facilities for public recreation programs, activities, and sports venues.

The Fit Trail is located on the North side of Veteran’s Memorial Park lake near the hike and bike trail. The Fit Trail features a cluster of 11 pieces of fitness equipment with strength training and cardio exercise equipment such as stretching bars, elliptical, ab crunch, chest/back press, cardio stepper, squat press, plyometric stations and more. Each station is equipped with instructions on how to use each piece of equipment.

Enjoy a medley of musical instruments located in a musical park located on the west side of Veteran’s Lake.

These two projects were generously provide by the Great Bend Recreation Commission, City of Great Bend, Great Bend Kiwanis Club, Golden Belt Community Foundation and the GBRC Foundation.

The Veteran’s Toddler Playground includes the latest in toddler playground equipment and a unique play experience for children 2 to 12 years. The Fire Station and Loft are great for independent play. Enjoy the toddler swings, partnership swing and the multiple person Oodle Swing. A Great Bend Kiwanis Club, Golden Belt Community Foundation, Great Bend Recreation Commission and City of Great Bend project.

The Veteran’s Toddler Playground is located on the Southwest corner of Veteran’s Memorial Park lake near the restroom and the 5-12 year play feature.  17th Street and McKinley Street, Great Bend, KS 67530

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosts many outdoor educational programs provided by Great Bend Rec, including Kids Day Out Camps and Stop & Learn educational sessions.

Brit Spaugh Zoo hosts many educational programs provided by Great Bend Rec, including kids class and Stop & Learn educational sessions. Great Bend Rec utilizes the open park spaces, Zoo and education center for adult and youth educational and academic programs and activities. The Great Bend Mural Project located in the Zoo area was designed and created by Great Bend Rec Staff and local youth.

Lincoln Elementary School is one of many school sites that hosts After School & Summer programs such as cooking, ceramic, and craft classes provided by Great Bend Rec.

Jefferson Elementary School is one of many school sites that hosts After School & Summer programs such as cooking, ceramic, and craft classes provided by Great Bend Rec.

Great Bend Rec utilizes Veteran’s Memorial Lake and Stone Lake for outdoor educational programs such as Basic Fishing Activities. Great Bend Rec and the Rotary Club provides fishing equipment that can be checked out at The Rec for public use.