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small town charm
big time fun!
www.haysUSA.net • 800.569.4505
Welcome to Hays
We invite you to experience the many opportunities that our charming community has to
offer. You’ll enjoy our small town friendliness whether you come to Hays for a family vacation,
business trip, sporting event, shopping or just passing through. We are proud of our colorful
history as a wild frontier town and we encourage you to explore our city so you can find out for
yourself “Where history walked the streets.” Many of the interesting and historic places to visit
are free or charge only a small admission fee. Be sure to visit our unique museums and tourist
attractions to learn about our military past and Volga German heritage. Discover the scenic
beauty and natural history of western Kansas with an outing to Frontier Park, the Hays F.E.E.T.
trails and the Sternberg Museum of Natural History.
The past comes alive everyday in Hays!
Table of contents
Agricultural attractions............4-5
Art galleries.............................6-9
Chestnut Street District........10-11
Churches...................................14
Community profile......................3
Community services..................14
Downtown Hays...................12-13
Events and festivals..................32
Fishing .....................................15
Frontier history.....................18-19 call for informaiton
German Heritage..................20-21
Hunting.....................................15 1-800-569-4505
Lodging.....................................22 or visit
Map.....................................16-17
Military history..........................23
www.haysusa.net
Natural history..........................24
Parks.........................................25
Racing.......................................26
Recreation.................................26
Restaurants...............................27
Rodeo.......................................27
Schools - Education...................28
Shopping...................................29
Sports ..................................30-31
Transportation...........................32
Photo credits: Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm, Bruce Burkholder, Crossroads Photography, C.S. Post & Co., Dickinson
Ranch, Ellis County Historical Society Museum, Ellis County Fair Association, FHSU CTELT, Gary Hobelmann, Hays
Recreation Center, Steve Hausler, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, KSU Ag Research Center, Lazy H Kansas Ranch, Liberty
Group, Ricky Miller, North Central Kansas Technical College, Charlie Riedel, Ruben Schuckman, Dave Wasinger,
Mitch Weber, Bob Wilhelm, USD 489
Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure was prepared as accurately as possible at the time of
printing. The Hays CVB is not responsible for information that is incorrectly supplied to our office, omissions or
changes made after the printing of the brochure. This publication does not constitute a contract with the Hays
CVB and any person. Business listings or contact information contained in this brochure does not imply a referral
or recommendation by the Hays CVB. We suggest calling in advance or visiting our website to verify current
information. 1-800-569-4505 www.haysusa.net
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Wild Frontier Town
Hays City was founded in August of 1867 as the Union Pacific Railway Eastern Division
worked its way west. The town was named after Fort Hays, the army’s military post, which was
located south of Big Creek. The United States Army established Fort Hays (founded in 1865
as Fort Fletcher, renamed Fort Hays in 1866) to provide protection for settlers and railroad
workers from Indian resistance. Fort Hays was named in honor of General Alexander Hays,
who was a Union general, and had been killed during the Civil War in1864 at the Battle of
the Wilderness. Because many of the first citizens of the rapidly growing town were railroad
workers, desperados and other notorious characters, the early days of Hays City were wild and
dangerous. The soldiers from nearby Fort
Hays also created a rowdy atmosphere
when they came to town because many
of the first businesses in Hays City were
saloons, brothels, gambling houses, dance
halls or other liquor establishments.
Skirmishes with some of the local
“rough” citizens and the soldiers only
added to the reputation as a lawless and
tough “end of the tracks” town.
During several months of 1869 James Butler Hickok served as
the acting sheriff after several incidents prompted the citizens
to form a vigilante committee. “Wild Bill” Hickok, as he became
known, apparently was not elected, but served at the will of the
vigilante committee. The vigilante period from July of 1868 to
December of 1869 was marked by 15 homicides. The lawlessness,
bloodshed and feuds that occurred during the time when General
George A. Custer and his wife were encamped near Fort Hays
prompted Elizabeth Custer to comment, “There was enough
desperate history in that little town in one summer to make a
whole library of dime novels.” Between August of
1867 and 1873, there were over 30 murders in and
around Hays City. The reputation as one of the most
violent towns on the Kansas frontier quickly spread.
Many of the buildings from Hays City’s wild past are
gone, but today visitors can step back in time and
relive the history of downtown Hays through a self
guided walking tour. Twenty-five bronze plaques
mark the route of where the famous and other
notorious characters lived and walked the streets of
old Hays City.
community profile
Founded in 1867 • Hays population – 20,510
Ellis County population – 28,452
Climate – Four distinct seasons with mild and
sunny days spring through fall.
Average temperature: 53.4
Average summer high tempature: 89.4
Average winter tempature: 30.1
Average annual precipitation: 22.63”
Average annual snowfall: 19.48”
Altitude - 2004.6 feet above sea level
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 38‘- 52 minutes 34 seconds
Longitude 99‘ - 19 minutes 41 seconds
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Agricultural
Attractions
Blue Sky Miniature
Horse Farm
Located north of Hays
Hays address: 1710 Canterbury Dr.
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-625-6725
Hours: Tours by appointment only
Admission: Call for fee information.
www.blueskyhorses.com
Learn about this Arabian type horse that
is only 26-34” tall. Owners Donna and
Marion Schmidt provide tours about
the history, grooming, training, and
showing of these award winning
miniature horses.
Fairview Farms Alpacas
Located Southwest of Hays
Hays address: 1811 E. 26th
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-6352
koallity@hotmail.com
www.fairviewfarmsalpacas.com
Hours: By appointment only
Admission: $4.00/Adults
$2.00/Children 2-12 yrs.
Discover the lost art of hand spinning and
take an educational look into the life of
alpacas. A guided tour will allow you to
experience the fineness of the Alpacas
fleece and if you desire you are welcome
to participate in farm chores. You will meet
these show animals that have brought home
many first place ribbons and learn about the
intricacy and precision involved with showing these animals in national competitions. Learn
about the history of the farm, explore the old barns and see the current renovations on the
farmhouse.
Farmers Market
27th & Vine St.
Saturday mornings and Wednesday
evenings June through October
Admission: Free
Local farmers and gardeners sell a
variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, farm
products and baked goods.
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Fort Hays State
University Farm
West Hwy. 183 Alt. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4196 • fax: 785-628-4183
Hours: M-F 8 am-4 pm
Guided tours available by appointment.
Admission: Free
www.fhsu.edu/agriculture
The 3,800-acre farm is used as a hands-
on instructional laboratory for the FHSU
Department of Agriculture. Operations include
cow-calf beef production, dryland crop
production, dairy cattle production, farrow-to-finish swine production, and sheep production.
Fresh Produce Market
2900 Broadway • Hays, KS 67601
785-625-7316 • Saturday mornings and
Wednesday evenings June through October.
Admission: Free
The Fresh Produce Market takes pride in
providing locally grown fresh farm and orchard
produce including vegetables, fruits, flowers,
plants, baked goods, eggs, honey, jams, jellies
or other farm products.
KSU Agricultural
Research Center
1232 240th Ave • Hays, KS 67601
785-625-3425 • fax: 785-623-4369
www.wkarc.org • Hours: M-F 8 am-5 pm
Admission: Free - Group tours available by
appointment.
This agricultural research center comprises
several thousand acres of crop and
rangeland, a greenhouse, modern feed
mill, headquarters buildings, and a cattle
feedlot with 900-head capacity.
Lazy H
Kansas Ranch
747 240th Ave
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-625-4650
fax: 785-625-4850
Hours: Free guided tours available
by appointment
www.lhrbulls.com/LHRHome.html
Lazy H is a top breeding ranch for purebred Angus cattle. An Embryo Transplant Program
enables the breeding program to utilize the best genetics available in the Angus breed.
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Art 711 Studio 711 Main St. Hays, KS 67601 • 785-625-4895 Hours: Varies - Free tours www.strecker-nelsongallery.com On display are paintings, drawings, lithographs and etchings of nationally known local artist Michael Jilg. A past Governors Visual Artist, Michael has honored his profession with 200 exhibitions and representations in museum collections in the U.S., England and Asia. Artist’s at Work Studio 717 Main St. Hays, KS 67601 • 785-650-3998 terri@paulmac.com Hours: Varies Admission: Free This unique artists’ studio is shared by seven women who work with various media such as monoprinting, acrylic and oil, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, collage and fiber. Bruce Burkholder Studio and Gallery 116 E. 11th Hays, KS 67601 • 785-650-3673 www.bruceburkholder.com Hours: Varies and by appointment Admission: Free Bruce Burkholder is known as a photo realism painter and has received numerous awards and honors including an article featured in Kansas Magazine. He was selected as one of the Best of Kansas Artists and his painting “Down The Road In Western Kansas” was exhibited at Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius Inaugural. Dennis Schiel Studio and Gallery 107 E. 11th Hays, KS 67601 • 785-639-1220 Hours: Varies and by appointment Admission: Free Dennis is an artist from Colorado who came to Hays to open his own studio. He sells his original fine art as well as commissions. He provides framing services, sells art supplies and teaches a variety of art classes. 6
Driving tour
Various locations
785-628-8202
As part of the historic landmarks and monuments tour,
there are 30 sculptures in Hays that are on display. A
self-guided driving tour provides details about when
and why each sculpture was erected and information
about the artist who created the sculpture. Visit our
website www.haysusa.net to view and print off the tour and map.
Dugan Studio
107 West 10th
Hays, KS 67601 • 773-209-1487
www.joeltdugan.com
Hours: Varies and by appointment
Admission: Free
Joel T. Dugan and his wife operate this studio
where he brings to life his passion for painting.
He shares his love for painting with his students
as a professor in the art department at Fort Hays
State University.
Fort Hays State University Beach/
Schmidt Performing Arts Center
600 Park St.
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-4000
Hours: M-F 8 am-4:30 pm
Admission: Free – Admission fees for events vary
www.fhsu.edu/beach-schmidt
The crown jewel of FHSU arts and entertainment
is this uniquely modern yet historic looking facility
with a seating capacity of 1100. The Hays Symphony Orchestra, ENCORE series, FHSU music
department events and other community concerts are held here.
Fort Hays State University
Memorial Union Art
600 Park
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-4007
www.fhsu.edu/union
Hours: M-F 8 am-5 pm
Admission: Free
There are over 100 pieces of art on display in the
Memorial Union. The collection includes original
paintings, drawings, prints, photography, portraits and sculptures.
Fort Hays State University – Walking
tour of art displays on campus
600 Park
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-4206
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Nearly a dozen art sculptures are located on the
beautiful campus of Fort Hays State University. The
works include sculptures made of stone, bronze, stoneware clay and welded pieces of metal.
See the tour map at www.haysusa.net
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Hadley Art Collection - Hays Medical Center 2220 Canterbury Dr. Hays, KS 67601 • 785-623-5000 Hours: Daily 8 am-6 pm Admission: Free The Hadley Art Collection includes over 200 works of art including paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures by various Kansas artists. Hays Arts Center Gallery 112 E. 11th Hays, KS 67601 • 785-625-7522 www.haysarts.org Hours: M-F 10 am-4 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm Admission: Free The gallery sponsors the Five State Photography Exhibition each year in February to mid-March. An annual spring and fall gallery walk is held in conjunction with other downtown art exhibitions. Hays Public Library Gallery 1205 Main St. Hays, KS 67601 • 785-625-9014 www.hayspublib.org Hours: M-Th 9 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm Admission: Free The library has a 1350 square foot gallery space that showcases local artists, traveling exhibits and art that is not normally on display at other galleries such as art from the local schools and 4-H clubs. Kansas Post Card Collection Fort Hays State University • Robbins Center West Highway 183 by-pass • 785-628-5620 Hours: M-F 8 am - 4:30 pm Admission: Free • The collection was donated to Fort Hays State University and the community of Hays by the Association of Community Arts Agencies in 2006. It includes 635 original artworks presented in 25 framed displays that date from 1978 to 2002. Each piece is the size of a postcard and includes as many diverse styles and types of art that you would see in full size paintings and drawings. Madd Matter Frame Shop and Gallery 112 E. 11th Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-3552 www.maddmatterframeshop.com Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm Admission: Free This is the oldest established custom frame shop in Hays. The gallery features original artwork by several local artists. Services include framing, matting, repair and assisting with creating custom made frames. 8
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
FHSU Rarrick Hall, 600 Park
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-4247
www.fhsu.edu
Hours: M-F 8 am-4:30 pm
Admission: Free
The gallery is part of the university art department
and is housed on the first floor of Rarick Hall.
Various student and faculty exhibits are displayed throughout the year as well as several
traveling exhibits.
Pottery Works
126 W. 9th
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-2738
Hours: T-F 12:30-6 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm
Admission: Free tours, (studio fee and cost of
your pottery piece)
Pottery Works is a paint-it-yourself pottery
studio that lets you create your own personal
masterpiece of art. You add the creativity, color
and imagination to the piece you choose to decorate.
Salon Ten 0 Seven
1007 Main
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-6000
http://salon1007.com
Hours: M-Th 9 am-8 pm, F-Sat 9 am-5 pm
Admission: Free
This unique salon and spa has incorporated a
variety of art throughout their retail store front.
They promote it as the “Art of Self” and you will
find many unusual painting and sculptures on display as well as art for sale in this historic
downtown building.
Stone Gallery
107 ½ W. 6th
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-625-7619
www.haysusa.net
Hours: M-Sat 10 am-4 pm – Guided tours
available by appointment.
Admission: Free
This unique outdoor gallery features the
sculptures of local artist Pete Felten. He works
with a variety of stone to carve and create beautiful works of art. The studio inside features
paintings and sculptures made from wood, clay and plaster.
Studio Kuksi
807 Main
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-650-4990
www.kuksi.com
Hours: Varies • Admission: Free
The studio of artist Kris Kuksi, who has
showcased his work around the world and
the United States. His art includes paintings,
drawings, sculptures, murals, illustrations and portraits.
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chestnut
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HAYS
Downtown Hays is the oldest
destination in Hays and the heart of the
community! The Chestnut Street District is
located within the boundaries of Historic
Downtown Hays. Since 2001 the district has
been undergoing a process of restoration
driven by the desire to preserve the history
and community pride while creating the
excitement of the old fashioned main street
atmosphere. The district is full of life and
excitement and is a great place to meet
with friends, dine, shop and enjoy the art
and entertainment opportunities.
The road in downtown Hays City
that is now known as Main Street was
originally called Chestnut Street in the late
1800’s and early 1900’s. The word “City”
was officially dropped from the name Hays City in 1885 and by 1930, the streets
were renamed at the request of the postal service for a more orderly naming scheme.
Chestnut Street was renamed “Main Street”. The historic markers, buildings and
streets in the Chestnut Street District provide visitors the opportunity to step back in
time and relive the history of downtown Hays.
10Chestnut Street District
Downtown Hays
Development Corporation
2700 Vine • Hays, KS 67601
785-621-4171 DIFFERENT
www.downtownhays.com BY DESIGN
Hours: Varies - 7 am to Midnight
Admission: Free, fees for certain events.
The Downtown Hays Development Corporation (DHDC) is working continuously
with the Executive Director, Executive’s Assistant, property developers, Fort Hays
State University interns and dedicated working committees consisting of community
volunteers and local businessmen and women. The effort has been at times tedious
but very exciting and rewarding. As you will see, the newly restored buildings and
new and relocated businesses have been a welcome addition to the district and
community.
The Downtown area currently
has over 100 thriving businesses that
provide numerous goods, services or
entertainment options. Visitors can
shop for furniture, antiques, gifts, crafts,
sporting goods, clothes, children’s
merchandise, office supplies, beauty
products and electronics. If dining and
entertainment is what you prefer, then
you’ll love our microbrewery and old fashioned diner, sushi restaurant, bakery shops,
bars and a live entertainment venue! The Downtown also plays host to some of the
largest and most exciting events in the community. Attend events such as Wild West
Fest, Arts Walks, Blues, BBQ and Bargains, Oktoberfest, FrostFest and many more!
A truly unique shopping experience, the Chestnut Street District offers a little bit of
everything. From history and the arts to dining, entertainment and shopping, you’ll
find it all in the Chestnut Street District.
Annual events in downtown Hays
Spring Gallery Walk – April Wines & Steins – September
Summer Gallery Walk - June Holiday Open House Weekend –
Wild West Festival – July November
Blues – BBQ & Bargains – July FrostFest – December
Fall Gallery Walk – August
11Downtown
Hays
Old West Statues
Downtown Hays
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Limestone sculptures of “Wild Bill
Hickok,” “The Lawman,” “Buffalo Bill
Cody” and others created by local
artist Pete Felten are on display in
downtown Hays. The Union Pacific Park provides a relaxing place to rest midway through
the downtown area and is the hub of activity for several Main Street events.
Hays Public Library
1205 Main St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-625-9014 • www.hayspublib.org
Hours: M-Th 9 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm
Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm
A nationally recognized leader for
outstanding per capita usage. The
39,000 square foot facility has an
extensive book collection, dynamic
young adult section, a beautiful gallery,
a bookstore and an impressive Kansas
collection with information about
Hays, Ellis County, the Western U.S.,
genealogy, Volga Germans and Hays
historical walking tours.
12Historical
Downtown
Walking Tour
Downtown Hays
9th & 10th Streets
785-628-8202
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
This self-guided tour
provides information
about the historical
buildings in downtown
Hays. Twenty-five
bronze plaques mark
the route for the
walking tour. A brochure for the walking tour can be picked up at the Hays Welcome
Center or the Ellis County Historical Society Musuem.
Historic Sites, Landmarks
and Monuments
Various locations
800-569-4505
A self-guided driving tour to 76 sites in
Hays provides information about points
of interest, bronze markers, historic sites,
monuments and sculptures that are
scattered through-out our community.
Hays is fortunate to have several
artists who have created many of the
monuments and sculptures you will see
on this tour. If you enjoy art, like to learn about history and appreciate gaining an insight
to the hard work and sacrifice that many of these monuments and memorial markers
honor, then this tour will provide you with a fun day of exploring interesting sites. The
tour starts with the “Welcome to Hays” marker
at 41st and Vine and ends with the Pteranodon
sculpture located just south and east of I-70 exit
161. The entire tour can be done as a half day or
full day tour depending if you spend more time
at some sites to enjoy the beautiful landscaping
and garden areas associated with many of these
locations. Visit our website www.haysusa.net to
view and print off the tour and map.
13Community Services
Emergency Services Mail & Package KRMR – FM 105.7
Hays Police Department Delivery Service 207 E. 7th
105 W. 12th • 785-625-1011 Federal Express 785-628-6108
Ellis County Emergency 1200 Main St. Eagle Community TV
Medical Services 1-800-463-3339 1012 W. 28th
1009 Cody St. • 785-628-9461 Grand Rental Station 785-628-0467
Hays Fire Department 1505 Vine St. Eagle Cable TV & Internet
1507 Main St. • 785-628-7330 785-625-7391 2703 Hall Suite #13
United Parcel Service 785-625-5910
KS Transportation
Road Hotline 1101 General Custer KBSH TV
511 785-628-3353 Channel 7 - CBS
1-800-742-5877 2300 Hall St.
Road/Weather Conditions 785-625-5277
785-625-1025 U.S. Post Office
706 Fort St.
785-625-2012 Medical Services
Government/
City Offices Family Health Center
Mass Communications 105 W. 13th
City of Hays Services 785-623-6210
1507 Main St. • 785-628-7320
Eagle Communications Inc. Hays Medical Center
Ellis County Courthouse 2703 Hall St. #15 2220 Canterbury Dr.
1204 Fort St. • 785-628-9410 785-625-4000 785-623-5000
Ellis County Economic www.eaglecom.net HMC Family Health
Development Eagle Radio Stations Care Center
2700 Vine • 785-628-3102 KAYS – AM 1400 2509 Canterbury Dr.
Hays Chamber of KHAZ 99.5 – FM 99.5 785-623-5620
Commerce KJLS – FM 103.3
2700 Vine • 785-628-8201 KKQY – FM 101.9 Newspapers
Hays Municipal Airport 2300 Hall, P.O. Box 816 Hays Daily News
3950 E. 8th • 785-628-7370 785-625-2578 507 Main St.
KFHS Radio – FM 785-628-1081
Libraries Heather Hall 600 Park www.HDNEWS.net
Hays Public Library 785-628-4198 FHSU University Leader
1205 Main St. • 785-625-9014 www.kfhs.net 600 Park St.
KPRD Radio – FM 88.9 785-628-5301
Forsyth Library
301 W. 13th www.fhsu.edu/leader
FHSU 600 Park St.
785-628-4431 785-628-6300 Plains Trader
331 E. 8th • 785-625-5876
Sternberg Discovery
www.wacondatrader.com
Room Library
3000 Sternberg Dr.
785-628-5517
Churches
There are over 40 different churches located in Hays.
A brochure is available that provides information
about the various churches and religious services
available in our community. A full color brochure
features the impressive historic churches in Ellis
County and information about a self guided tour of
the churches. Contact the Hays CVB to request either
brochure. www.haysusa.net 1-800-569-4505
14Fishing & Hunting The three largest lakes near Hays include
Cedar Bluff Reservoir which is know for
it’s bass fishing, Wilson Lake which is
one of the deepest and clearest lakes in
the area, and Webster Reservoir which
is north of Hays nestled in the Solomon
Valley. These lakes provide excellent
crappie fishing as well as white bass,
walleye and channel cat fishing.
Cedar Bluff
State Park
RR 2 Box 76 A
Ellis, KS 67637
785-726-3212
Webster State Park Wilson State Park
1210 Nine Road RR 1 Box 181
Stockton, KS 67669 Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
785-425-6775 785-658-2465
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
1426 Hwy. 183 Alt • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-8614 • www.kdwp.state.ks.us
Northwest Kansas is known as the “Pheasant Capital of the World,” and is a prime
location for ringneck pheasants.
Ringnecks thrive in grain fields, wheat stubble, shelterbelts, weedy areas, and the
native grasses found throughout our region. Other popular small game in Northwest
Kansas include: dove, quail, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit and prairie chicken. The middle
of November, when pheasant and quail season are underway in Western Kansas, also
means you’ll find plenty of small town soup suppers, hunter breakfasts and other special
events to feed, welcome and entertain visitors to our communities.
White-tailed deer are the most common deer species in Kansas and mule deer are
most commonly sighted in Western Kansas. Both offer hunters a great opportunity
for quality and large number of mature trophy bucks. Kansas has different seasons
throughout the year for hunting deer with firearms, archery and muzzleloaders.
Local landowners participate in a program with the Kansas Wildlife and Parks
Department to make private land available to hunters. Hundreds of thousands of acres
of land are available to hunters through the Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) program,
with many prime areas located here in Ellis County. The department posts signs on
the property and patrols the area. For a copy of the Walk-in Hunting atlas, contact the
Kansas Wildlife & Parks Department office or visit their website. www.kdwp.state.ks.us.
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1 711 Studio 20 FHSU Walking Tour Research Center
2 Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex 21 Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course 42 Madd Matter Gallery
3 Blue Sky Miniature 22 Frontier Park 43 Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Horse Farm 23 Gross Memorial Coliseum 44 Old Rome Townsite Marker
4 Boot Hill 24 Hadley Art Collection 45 O.W.L. Outdoor Wildlife
5 Buffalo herd 25 Hays Aquatic Park Learning Site
6 Burkholder Studio 26 Hays Arts Center Gallery 46 Pottery Works
7 Centennial Plaza 27 Hays F.E.E.T Trails 47 Precision Valley Golf Center
8 Center for Ethnic Studies 28 Hays Medical Center 48 Salon Ten 0 Seven
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9 Chestnut Street District 29 Hays Public Library 49 Smoky Hill Country Club
10 Country Schoolhouse 30 Hays Recreation Commission 50 Sternberg Museum of
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11 Dennis Schiel Studio 31 Hays Regional Airport Natural History
12 Disc Golf Course 32 Hays Sportsman Club 51 Stone Gallery
13 Ellis County Court House 33 Hiking/Fitness Trails 52 Studio Kuksi
& Memorial 34 Historical Downtown 53 The Artist’s at Work Studio
14 Ellis County Fairgrounds Walking Tour 54 The Center for Health
RPM’s Speedway 35 Historic Fort Hays Improvement
15 Ellis County Historical 36 Larks Baseball Park 55 The Hays Mall
Society Museum 37 Lazy H Ranch 56 Veterans Memorial Park
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16 Farmers Market 38 Lewis Field Stadium 57 Volga German Haus
17 FHSU 2Beach/Schmidt 39 Kansas Merci Boxcar 58 Walker Airbase display
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17Frontier History
Boot Hill Cemetery
18th & Fort St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-8202
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Many of the outlaws were buried at
the original Boot Hill Cemetery which
was located on a hill just north of Hays
City. “The Homesteader,” a statue by
local artist Pete Felten, commemorates this first cemetery which was so named because
many of the inhabitants “died with their boots on”.
Buffalo Herd
Frontier Park W. Hwy. 183 Alt
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-7375
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
The Hays Parks Department has
maintained a buffalo herd for over
40 years in the West Frontier Park
location.
Cheyenne Indian
Raid Gravesite
3rd St. & Hwy. 40
Victoria, KS 67671
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
This is the gravesite of six
railroad workers killed by
Cheyenne Indians on August
1, 1867. The workers had
detached themselves from the
main work camp and were
unarmed when surprised by Indians.
Ellis County Historical
Society Museum
100 W. 7th
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-2624
fax: 785-628-0386
Hours: T-Sat 9 am-6 pm, Sun 1-6 pm
Admission: Adults $6,
Children $2 (6–12 years)
www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org
A variety of permanent exhibits,
artifacts, displays, photographs and new
exhibits throughout the year tell the story of Hays, Ellis County and the early pioneers.
Includes the first stone church in Hays, a harness shop and gift shop.
18Fort Hays Historic Site
1472 Hwy. 183 Alt • Hays, KS 67601
785-625-6812 • fax: 785-625-4785
Hours: T-Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Call for winter hours.
Admission: Adults $5, Students $1
www.kshs.org/places/forthays
The United States Army established Fort
Hays (founded in 1865 as Fort Fletcher,
renamed Fort Hays in 1866) to provide protection for settlers and railroad workers from
Indian resistance. The military post was
located south of Big Creek and included
several stone buildings (blockhouse,
guardhouse and bakery) and many wood
frame structures. Today, visitors can see
the original blockhouse, guardhouse and
officers quarters. A visitor information
center provides exhibits and artifacts
about the fort and military history.
Special Collections
Display
FHSU Forsyth Library
600 Park • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-5901
Admission: Free
www.fhsu.edu/library
Display consists of twenty-five miniature
replica buildings including the St.
Catherine Church, school and rectory,
Schmidt General Store, Catharine Post
Office, Alois Dorzweiler store and some outbuildings such as a barn, storm cellar and
silos. The models were built by Jerome Schmidt beginning in 2001 up until 2008 when he
donated them to Forsyth Library.
Mount Allen
Cemetery
27th & Vine St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-8202
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Visitors to the Mount Allen Cemetery
can piece together much of the
interesting history of Hays through
the grave markers and headstone
inscriptions. It is the only cemetery in
Kansas to have two old-fashioned tree swings with wooden seats.
Old Rome Townsite
Historic Marker
W. 12th St. at Big Creek • Hays, KS 67601
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
The first town in the area was not Hays City,
but the short-lived town of Rome, established
in May of 1867.
19German Heritage
Ellis County is the “German
Capital of Kansas” and has
a thriving German Heritage
that dates back to the 1870’s.
Many of the people of Ellis
County are descendants
of German immigrants
who came from the Volga
River region of Russia and the Bukovina region of Europe. These settlers were people who
migrated from Germany to Russia following the end of the Seven Years War in 1763. In
October and November of 1875, many of these immigrants left their villages along the
Volga River and traveled to Saratov, Russia to begin their journey to America. The first Volga
Germans arrived in Hays the middle of February 1876 and traveled south to settle land
along the Big Timber Creek. Liebenthal was the first community to be founded on February
22, 1876. The other communities of Catharine, Herzog, Pfeifer, Munjor, and Schoenchen were
settled during the spring and summer of 1876. Bukovina Germans arrived in Ellis County,
beginning in 1886 and the subsequent 15 years.
Bukovina Society
Museum
718 Washington - Box 81 • Ellis, KS 67637
785-726-3388 • 785-625-9492
owindholz@ruraltel.net
www.bukovinasociety.org
Hours: Varies or by appointment
Admission: Free - donations accepted
The museum provides the history of the
German immigrants who arrived from Bukovina, which is currently part of Romania and the
Ukraine. They originally migrated from Germany to Bukovina in the late 1700’s and early
1800’s. After one to two generations of living in Bukovina, land became scarce and many of
the German immigrants came to the United States as well as Canada and South America.
Center for Ethnic Studies
FHSU Forsyth Library • 600 Park St.
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-5901
Hours: M-F 8 am-4:30 pm
www.germancapitalofkansas.com
Admission: Free
www.fhsu.edu/library
History of the Volga German pioneers,
church histories, parish registers, family
histories, works on folklore, folk music and
art, diaries, genealogies and obituaries make
up the core of the collection on file at the
Ethnic Studies Center.
Volga German Haus
100 W. 7th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-2624 • Hours: T-F 10 am-5 pm
Call for summer and weekend hours Admission: Adults $4, • Children $1 (3–12 years)
www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org
This house was built from information obtained
through diaries and other documentation
passed down from the Volga German settlers.
It is furnished with authentic household items
used by by the Volga German pioneers.
20German festivals
and events
800-569-4505
www.germancapitalofkansas.com
Each year there
are over
a dozen
German
festivals and events held in Ellis County that celebrate the heritage
of our Volga German and Bukovina German ancestors. Many of the
activities began years ago as church fundraisers and include our
wonderful Ellis County style German food, beer booths, polka music,
dancing, crafts and a polka mass. Late summer and early fall provide
the opportunity to attend the Polka Fest, Herzog Fest, German Feast
and Oktoberfest.
Historic
Churches
Hays Convention &
Visitors Bureau
2700 Vine • Hays,
KS 67601
785-628-8202
Hours: Varies - Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free - donations accepted
A visit to the beautiful historic
churches in our area will provide
you with a glimpse of our history
and an understanding of the strong
religious values of the early German
settlers in Ellis County. The Roman
Catholic influences, artistic gothic
style and beautiful stained glass
are the most dominant features,
yet each church is unique in its
own way.
Historic Iron Crosses
785-628-8202
www.germancapitalofkansas.com
The various cemeteries in Ellis County
have anywhere from 13 to over 100
iron cross grave markers. The ornate
and decorative crosses were made
of steel and various pieces of iron
by local Volga German blacksmiths.
Iron cross grave markers are unique
to communities with immigrants that trace their roots back to Germans who came
from Russia. Unlike wooden crosses, the iron crosses were particularly suited as prairie
monuments that were tough enough to withstand the prairie fires, storms and years of
weathering. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the cemeteries to see these interesting
works of art.
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Americas Best Value Inn Vagabond
2524 Vine
A 785-625-2511
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
91 $55-95
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Baymont Inn & Suites
3801 Vine
B 785-625-8103
www.baymontinns.com
100 $55-109
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Best Western Butterfield Inn
1010 E. 41st
C 785-621-4337
www.bestwesternkansas.com
71 $125-145
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Budget Host Villa Inn
810 E. 8th
D 785-625-2563
www.budgethost.com
49 $39-65
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Comfort Inn & Suites
1001 E. 41st
E 785-625-9322
www.choicehotels.com
56 $55-119
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Days Inn
3205 Vine
F 785-628-8261
www.daysinn.com
104 $51-103
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Econo Lodge
3503 Vine
G 785-625-4839
www.choicehotels.com
43 $35-95 $10 W
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott
377 Mopar Drive
H 785-625-3344
www.fairfieldinn.com
62 $64-95 HSI
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Hampton Inn
4002 General Hays Rd.
I 785-621-4444
www.hamptoninn.com
80 $99-129
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Fee
Holiday Inn Express
4650 Roth Ave.
J 785-625-8000
www.hiexpress.com
91 $95-115
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Motel 6
Lobby
3404 Vine
K 785-625-4282
www.motel6.com
87 $40-64
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Quality Inn
2810 Vine
L 785-628-8008
www.choicehotels.com
31 $60-85
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Ramada
3603 Vine
M 785-625-7371
www.ramada.com
191 $55-129
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Sleep Inn & Suites
1011 E. 41st
N 785-625-2700
www.choicehotels.com
55 $70-109
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Super 8 Motel
3730 Vine
O 785-625-8048
www.super8.com
76 $56-72
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RV Park & Campgrounds
El Charro 12 cement pads with easy pull through access. Electric (110, 30/50 amps),
P 2020 E. 8th
785-625-3423
water and sewer hook-ups. Cable TV available & wireless internet access.
Laundromat and convenience store.
Sunflower Creek
Q 501 & Vine
26 sites, full hook-ups 30/50 amps, pull-through, back-ins and restrooms.
785-635-6133
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22military history
Ellis County Memorial
Ellis County Court House
13th & Fort St. • Hays, KS 67601
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
This memorial honors the soldiers from Ellis County
who gave their lives while serving our country.
Fort Hays State University
Walking Tour
600 Park St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4206 • www.fhsu.edu
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Several markers on the campus of Fort Hays
State University pay tribute to the Vietnam
War, W.W. II and the Kent State/Jackson State
tragedy. Call 1-800-569-4505 for a map showing the location of the various sculptures
including the War Memorial located near Picken Hall.
Kansas Merci Boxcar
13th & Canterbury St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-625-3813 • 785-625-9681
Hours: Guided tours available by appointment.
Admission: Free - Donations accepted
One of 49 boxcars that France sent to America
in 1949 in appreciation for the food the U.S.
sent to France after World War II. See displays,
memorabilia and artifacts of military history.
Veterans Memorial Park
15th & Haney • Hays, KS 67601
785-625-3813
Hours: Sunrise to sunset • Admission: Free
The park was started in 1993 in preparation
of the Moving Wall display. The park features
many trees, flowers, park benches, a miniature
replica of the Washington monument and a
Korea-Vietnam M-60 A1 Tank.
Walker Air Base Display
Forsyth Library • Fort Hays State University
600 Park St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4431
Hours: Varies - open daily during academic
school year • Admission: Free
www.fhsu.edu/library
The Walker Army Air Base played an
important role in W.W. II and Ellis County.
This replica model of the airfield and
related materials on display at the library also highlight the importance of the B-29
military aircraft.
23natural history
Hiking/Biking and
Walking Trails
FHSU dike and Big Creek area
785-628-7375 • www.haysrec.org
Hays Medical Center Fitness Trail
2220 Canterbury Dr.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Walk, jog or take your bicycle
through the trails along Big Creek on
the west edge of Hays.
O.W.L. Site (Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site)
O’Loughlin School • 1401 Hall St. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785-623-2510
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
The Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site (OWLS)
provides the opportunity to view native wildlife
and plant communities. There is a walking path,
tall grass field and groves of trees for visitors to
enjoy nature.
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
3000 Sternberg Dr. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4286 • fax: 785-628-4518 • Hours: M-Sat 9 am - 6 pm,
Sun 1-6 pm, Closed Mon (Oct-March)
Admission: Adults $8, • Youth $5 (4-12)
Seniors $6 (60 & older) • http://sternberg.fhsu.edu
See dinosaur dioramas, fossils, prehistoric animals, sea monsters
and giant fish that inhabited Kansas over 70-80 million years ago.
Explore the natural history of the Great Plains and an interactive
nature trail.
24City of Hays
Parks Department
PARKS
East Hwy. 40 Bypass • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-7375 • www.haysusa.com
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Aubel Bickel Optimist Park – 30th & Sherman
Dan G. Rupp Park – 33rd & Skyline Drive
Dusty Glassman Ballpark – S. Milner
Ekey Park – 19th & Holmes Road
Elizabeth Polly Park – 26th & Indian Trail
Frank Stramel Softball Fields – Hwy 40 & Chetolah Creek
Frontier Park – Hwy. 183 & S. Main
Hickok Park – 26th & Donald Drive
Kiwanis Park – 17th & Harvest
Massy Playground – 17th & Allen
Municipal Park – 2nd & Main
Northridge Park – 33rd & Skyline Drive
Pratt/Optimist Soccer Complex – 5th & Pine
Rolling Hills Park – 41st & Autumn Lane
Seven Hills Park – 33rd & Hillcrest
Speier Ballfields – 10th & Vine
Sunrise Park – 19th & MacArthur
Wilson Playground – 28th & Fort
Fitness•Walking•Jogging•Trails
Dr. Howard Reynolds Nature Trail – 2950 Sternberg Drive • 785-628-4286
Hays FEET Trail – Big Creek near W. 12th & 4th & Allen• 785-628-8202
Hays Medical Center Fitness Trail – 2220 Canterbury Dr. • 785-623-5000
Frontier Park – 1546 E. Hwy. 40 By-pass – Hays, KS 67601
785-628-7375 • fax: 785-628-7377 • Hours: Sunrise to sunset • Admission: Free
Frontier Park is a very scenic and natural recreational area with a creek that
winds through the 89 acres of land. The park also features several walking trails,
bridges, playground equipment, 3 shelter houses and plenty of large shade trees.
Swimming
Hays Aquatic Park – 4th & Main St.
Mailing address • 1105 Canterbury
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-623-2653
785-623-2650 • www.haysrec.org
Wilson Pool – 28th & Fort St.
785-625-6936
25Racing
High Plains Rally
Electric Car Race
W. Frontier Park
785-628-4314
Hours: 10 am-4 pm • Admission: Free
High school teams from Kansas, Nebraska &
Colorado race electric-powered cars of their own
design and compete for trophies in this annual fall event. The cars are designed and built from
the ground up by high school students using lightweight materials, aluminum frames and
bicycle wheels.
Rolling Plains Motor
Speedway - RPM’S
Ellis County Fairgrounds
1344 Fairground Road • 785- 672-0123
www.rpmspeedway.net • 785-639-7223
Hours: Races generally start at 7 pm
Admission: Call for gate fees.
The racetrack facility is a 3/8 mile high bank
clay oval dirt track with a 1/5 mile banked
clay oval go-kart track in the infield. The
racetrack promoter brings in URSS 305
Sprints, IMCA Modified, Stock and Hobby
Stock and Bomber races. This is a multi use facility for concerts and all motorsports such as
tractor pulls, demolition derbies, tough trucks, motorcycle events and many other functions. The
grandstand has a seating capacity for more than 4000 people, with restrooms, concessions and
a souvenir shop are located on the grounds.
Recreation
Bingo Fitness Movie Theaters Skating
Frontier Bingo Center for Health Mall Cinema Skate Park
2450 E. 8th Improvement 2925 Vine St. Aubel-Bickle
785-625-6350 2500 Canterbury Dr. 785-628-1211 Optimist Park
785-623-5900 30th & Sherman St.
Lucky Bucks Bingo www.haysmed.com 785-628-7375
2704 Vine St.
785-625-7182 Hays Medical Center
Fitness/Walking Trail
The Bingo Haus 2220 Canterbury Dr.
1218 Canterbury Dr. 785-623-5000
785-625-8522
Horseshoes
Bowling Frontier Park
Centennial Lanes S. Main
2400 Vine St. 785-628-7375
785-625-2916
Seven Hills Park
33rd & Hillcrest St.
785-628-7375
26Restaurants-Dining
Hays has over
sixty places to
eat including a
variety of fast food
franchises, steak
houses, family
restaurants, bar
& grills, specialty
food and fine dining places. We have several “mom & pop”
restaurants that have been in Hays for over 50 years and have
built an outstanding reputation with years of loyal customers.
For a brochure listing all of the restaurants, call 1-800-569-4505 or visit our website.
www.haysusa.net • Several participating advertisers or unique restaurants include:
Chinese Food Express JD Chicken
1312 Main St. • 785-628-9999 740 E. 8th • 785-625-3013
www.jdschicken.com
Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co.
117 E. 11th • 785-621-2739 The Paisley Pear Café
www.lbbrewing.com 1100 Main • 785-621-4660
Gutch’s Wood Fired Pizza www.thepaisleypear.net
111 W. 7th • 785-623-4088 Pheasant Run
www.gutchspizza.com 3201 Vine • 785-628-1044
Gutierrez Mexican Restaurant Professors Steak House
1106 E. 21st • 785-625-4402 521 E. 11th • 785-621-4780
www.thelocalsfavorite.com www.professorssteakhouse.com
Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
2514 Vine • 785-628-1238
Ellis County Fair Rodeo
Rodeo
1344 Fairground Rd. - P.O. Box 720
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-9410
www.elliscountyfair.com
Admission: Call for ticket prices.
The Ellis County Fair Rodeo is held the third week
of July and includes a rodeo queen pageant, kids
ranch rodeo, mutton busting and a full slate of
KPRA events.
Fort Hays State University
NIRA Rodeo
Doug Philip Arena – W. Golf Course Rd.
Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-4196
www.fhsu.edu/rodeo
Admission: Call for ticket prices
The Fort Hays State University NIRA Rodeo is held
the third weekend of April and includes more than
600 entrants from 23 colleges and universities from
Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Slack performances are held Friday and Saturday mornings
with the “championship round” held on Sunday.
27School & Educational
Attractions
Country Schoolhouse
Fort Hays State University
600 Park St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4690 • Free tours by appointment
This one room schoolhouse was built in 1874 of
native limestone. Displays, documents, and various artifacts are on exhibit.
Hays Academy of Hair Design
1214 E. 27th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785-628-6624
fax: 785-623-4870 • Free tours – walk-ins welcome.
Private beauty school training for licensed cosmetologists.
Special demonstrations on makeup, hair styles and
manicuring can be arranged with advance notice.
Fort Hays State University
600 Park St. • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4000 • Hours: M-F 8 am-4:30 pm
www.fhsu.edu • Free tours available
Founded in 1902, the University sits on a campus of
4,160 acres of land that once was part of the Historic
Fort Hays frontier military post. FHSU is academically
superior to many comparable universities. It offers
students an electronic learning and living environment, and is richly endowed by heritage
and tradition.
Hays Public Schools
323 W. 12th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785-623-2400
fax: 785-623-2409 • www.usd489.com
The Hays Public School system includes five elementary
schools, two middle schools and one high school.
NCK Tech
2205 Wheatland Ave. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785-625-2437
Big Creek Technical Center
101 S. Main • 785-301-2118
Free tours available • www.ncktc.edu
Established in 1975 as a branch campus of the NCK Beloit campus. Technical programs include:
Automotive Technology, Business Technology, Business Management, Carpentry, CNA and CMA
Courses, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, General Business, General Education
Courses, Nursing (LPN and RN), Pharmacy Technician, Plumbing-Heating and Air Conditioning,
Residential Electricity and Welding.
Thomas More Prep-Marian
High School
1701 Hall St. • Hays KS 67601
785-625-6577 • fax: 785-625-3912
www.tmp-m.org • Free tours available
Thomas More Prep-Marian, a Christian community in the
Catholic tradition, challenges its students to spiritual growth,
academic excellence and leadership formation.
28Shopping
Hays and Ellis County are a craft
and antique lover’s paradise. There
are 30 or more unique “destination
shopping” locations that include
home décor specialty shops, craft
stores, antique shops, boutiques,
hobby & gift shops and our very
own general store in downtown
Hays. The downtown shopping
center is known as the “Chestnut
Street District” and offers a
charming mix of retail stores,
restaurants, service businesses,
art galleries and a micro brewery.
Several participating advertisers
or unique “destination shopping”
locations include:
C.S. Post & Co. The Hays Mall
117 W. 11th 2918 Vine St.
785-628-3000 785-625-3314
www.cspost.com www.ShopHaysMall.com
Northglen Antiques The Paisley Pear
810 Main 1100 Main
785-623-4005 785-621-4660
www.NorthglenAntiques.com www.thepaisleypear.net
North Ridge Plaza Warren’s Meat Market
27th & Vine St. 1010 E. 29th
Oak Plaza 785-625-4902
27th & Oak St.
Precision Valley Golf
1500 West 27th
Hays, KS 67601
785-625-4900
877-253-7754
www.precisionvalley.com
29Baseball/Softball Bickle-Schmidt Hays Rec. Comm. Sports Complex 1105 Canterbury Dr. West Hwy 40 785-623-2650 785-623-2650 Larks Park Dusty Glassman Ballpark 4th & Oak St. 4th & Milner St. 785-625-2137 FHSU Tiger Field Moeckel Field W. Hwy. 183 By-pass W. Hwy. 183 785-628-4050 By-pass Frank Stramel 785-628-4050 Softball Complex Speier Fields Hwy. 40th & Chetolah Creek 10th & Vine St. 785-623-2650 785-623-2650 Hays High Field TMP-Marian Field 2301 E. 13th 1701 Hall St. 785-623-2600 785-625-6577 Basketball Al Billinger Field House Hays High Gym 1701 Hall St. 2301 E. 13th 785-625-6577 785-623-2600 Hays Middle School Hays Rec. Center Gymnasium 1105 Canterbury Dr. 29th & Fort St. 785-623-2650 785-623-2450 HRC 13th Street Gym Gross Memorial Coliseum 13th & Allen St. Hwy. 183 By-pass 785-623-2650 785-628-4186 Disc Golf Frontier Park Hwy. 183 Alt 785-625-7375 Rolling Hills Park 41st & Autumn Lane 785-628-7375 Golf Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course 1450 Golf Course Rd. 785-625-9949 – fax: 785-628-6653 Precision Valley Golf 1500 W. 27th • 785-625-4900 Smoky Hill Country Club 3303 N. Hall St, Box 575 785-625-8297 – fax: 785-625-7377 30
Football
Bickle-Schmidt 785-625-6577
Sports Complex FHSU Lewis Field
West Hwy 40 2nd & Elm St.
785-628-2450 785-628-4050
Cripplegate Field Hays Middle
TMP-Marian High School Field
1701 Hall St. 29th & Fort St.
Hays KS 67601 785-623-2450
Tennis Soccer
FHSU Courts Hays High Field
W. Hwy. Alt 183 2301 E. 13th
Hays High Courts Pratt Optimist
2301 E. 13th Soccer Complex
City of Hays 5th & Pine St.
Municipal Courts Seven Hills Park
1st & Main St. 33rd & Hillcrest St.
Volleyball
Al Billinger Field House Hays High Gym
1701 Hall St. 2301 E. 13th
785-625-6577 785-623-2600
Hays Middle School Hays Rec. Center
Gymnasium 1105 Canterbury Dr.
29th & Fort St. 785-623-2650
785-623-2450
HRC 13th Street Gym
Gross Memorial Coliseum 13th & Allen St.
Hwy. 183 By-pass 785-623-2650
785-628-4186
Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex
The Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex is
located on the western edge of Hays at
the intersection of Old Hwy 40 and the
Hwy 183 by-pass. It is the home of the
Fort Hays State University soccer stadium
and features some of the best recreation
facilities in western Kansas including:
Baseball/softball fields, soccer fields and
football fields with shared concessions,
parking, picnic area, maintenance
buildings, restrooms, warm-up areas and
playground facilities. Local, regional and state tournaments are held through-out the year.
785-623-2650 • www.haysrec.org • www.hayssportscomplex.com
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