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Activity Guide SPRING - SUMMER 2020 - City of Hastings
Leagues
                                                            ADULT SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL                                          GIRLS FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL
                                                            Smith Softball Complex • 3900 Osborne Drive East                   RECREATION LEAGUE
                                                            The Hastings Parks & Recreation Department sponsors adult Men’s    Smith Softball Complex • 3900 Osborne Drive East
                                                            & Co-Ed softball leagues. Summer leagues guarantee a 14 or         The Hastings Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring three
                                                            16 game regular season (depending on division), with a double      different age groups for a youth girl’s fast-pitch softball league. Age
                                                            elimination league tournament following league play.               groups are 8u, 10u, and 12u. Appropriate leagues are determined by
                                                            Fall Leagues feature 8 games with a double elimination
                                                                                                                               the player’s age on December 31, 2019. There will be a $10 added
                                                            tournament at the end of the season. Summer Registration
                                                                                                                               fee for all registrations submitted after the deadline. Practices will
                                                            fee include one dozen softballs.
                                                                                  Early Fee                  Play Early Bird
                                                                                                                               begin mid-April with games beginning mid-May.
                                                            League                 Fee          Days        Begins Deadline
                                                                                                                                League    Early Fee    Fee   Days           Begins       Early Bird
                                                            Men’s D, D-1 Summer   $480   $505   Tue & Thu    5/12     4/17                                                               Deadline
                                                            Men’s E, E-1 Summer   $455   $480   Tue & Thu    5/12     4/17      8U        $35          $45   Mon & Wed       5/20           4/10
                                                            Co-Ed C, D Summer     $480   $505   Mon & Wed    5/11     4/17      10U       $45          $55   Tue & Thu       5/21           4/10
                                                            Co-Ed E, E-1 Summer   $455   $480   Mon & Wed    5/11     4/17      12U       $45          $55   Mon & Wed       5/20           4/10
                                                            Mens 1, 2, 3 Fall     $325   $350   Tue & Thu    8/25     7/31
                                                            Coed 1, 2 Fall        $325   $350   Mon & Wed    8/24     7/31
                                                                                                                                COED TEEN SLOW-PITCH
                                                                                                                                Smith Softball Complex • 3900 Osborne Drive East
                                                                                                                                Sunday Nights • Play Begins May 31
                                                                                                                                The recreational coed teen softball league is for individuals 13-19
5v5v5 SOFTBALL LEAGUE                                                                                                           years of age who were enrolled in the 2019-2020 school year.
Smith Softball Complex • 3900 Osborne Drive East                                                                                The league consists of six total games plus a single-elimination
Tue & Thu • Play Begins April 7
                                                                                                                                tournament. Registration fees include one dozen softballs.
For everyone who needs a tune up before summer leagues.
This is a Coed open league featuring 8 games. Play begins                                                                       Fee: $250 per team | Register by: May 15
early April. Contact the Parks and Recreation office for
registration information.
Early Fee: $250 per team | Late Fee: $275
Register by: March 20

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JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE
                                                                                                                                  Elks Golf Course • 3050 East South Street
                                                                                                                                 June 11 - July 16 • Thursdays 9 am - Noon
GIRLS FAST-PITCH                                                   5                                                        This program is for youth 10-15 years of age with
SOFTBALL BRONCO                                                                                                           moderate playing experience or who have previously taken
COMPETITIVE LEAGUE                                                                                                        lessons. The league will be held on Thursday mornings and
                                                                                                                          last for six weeks. The majority of this league will be course
Smith Softball Complex • 3900 Osborne Drive East
                                                                                                                          play with hole prizes every week. A cookout will take place
The Hastings Parks & Recreation Department is providing a
                                                                                                                          on the last day. Entry fee includes green fee and cookout
competitive youth girl’s fast-pitch softball league. All leagues
                                                                                                                          is limited to the first 30 individuals. Clubs are available
are guaranteed 8 to 12 game regular season depending on
                                                                                                                          through the Sticks 4 Kids program. *Must have taken at
division with a single elimination tournament following league
                                                                                                                          least 1 year of HPRD Golf Camp.
play. Age groups are 8u, 10u, 12u, or 14u. Appropriate leagues
are determined by the player’s age on December 31, 2019.                                                                  Fee: $75 | Register by: June 5
 League   Early Fee    Fee      Days     Begins      Early Bird
                                                     Deadline
 8U       $300         $325     Mon      Early May      3/1
 10U      $400         $425     Thu      Early May      3/1
 12U
 14U
          $540
          $540
                       $565
                       $565
                                Wed
                                Tue
                                         Early May
                                         Early May
                                                        3/1
                                                        3/1             Lifetime commitment                                                                    STICKS 4 KIDS
                                                                                                                                                            Parks and Recreation Office
                                                                       “I think the thing I love most about                                                             2015 W. 3rd St.
                                                                        being a nurse is we’re with people                                                                        The Hastings Parks
                                                                        during some of the happiest times                                                                             and Recreation
                                                                                                                                                                                         Department
                                                                        in their lives, some of the scariest times
                                                                                                                                                                                        will again be
                                                                        and some of the saddest times. And I                                                         participating in the nationwide
                                                                        like being able to make a difference.”                                         Sticks 4 Kids program. This program is set up
                                                                       — Regina Anderson, RN                                                       to encourage the game of golf for Hastings area
                                                                         Cardiopulmonary Services                                              youth. Twenty sets of youth golf clubs are available
                                                                         Manager                                                                 for use this summer. There is a $30 deposit which
                                                                                                                                               will be refunded when the clubs are turned back in
                                                                       Your care.                                                                 good condition at the end of the summer. Please
                                                                         Our inspiration.                                                           contact our department for more information.

                                                                                                    www.marylanning.org

                                                                             www.cityofhastings.org/parks                                                   Spring/Summer 2020
Activity Guide SPRING - SUMMER 2020 - City of Hastings
Tournaments
PEPSI SPRING SPIKE ADULT                                             PEPSI DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT KOOL-AID DISC GOLF TRILOGY
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT                                                Libs Park | Disc Golf Course TOURNAMENT
Hastings High School | 18th & Burlington                             Four divisions will “take to the chain links” at this annual      Lake Hastings Disc Golf Course
This volleyball tournament is a 6 vs. 6 pool play tournament         Classic Disc Golf Tournament. This year it will be held at Libs   Oh, Yeah! It’s Kool-Aid Days Flying Disc Golf Tournament time,
followed by a single elimination tournament. Each team               Park. The entry fee includes 36 holes of golf, refreshments, as   starting at 10 am at Lake Hastings Disc Golf Course. Entry
is guaranteed four matches. There is a limit of 8 teams per          well as hole and course prizes. Registration will be done the     fee includes 36 holes of golf, lunch, and refreshments along
division. Teams will be assigned to officiate matches. Prizes will   day of the tournament beginning at 9:15 am. Note: Lunch           with hole prizes. Registration will be done the day of the
be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division.          will not be supplied.                                             tournament beginning at 9:15 am.
 Division       Fee            Date          Time     Deadline        Date              Fee               Age             Time         Date              Fee               Division        Time
 Coed A         $90/team       3/14          9 am     3/6             4/18              $30               Open/Pro        10 am        8/22              $30               Open/Pro        10 am
 Coed B         $90/team       3/14          9 am     3/6             4/18              $20               Masters (40+)   10 am        8/22              $30               Masters (40+)   10 am
 Women’s A      $90/team       3/15          9 am     3/6             4/18              $10               Intermediate    10 am        8/22              $30               Intermediate    10 am
 Women’s B      $90/team       3/15          9 am     3/6             4/18              $10               Novice          10 am        8/22              $30               Novice          10 am
                                                                                                                                       8/22              FREE              Kids Division   10 am

BASKETBALL SKILLS                                   NEW
COMPETITION
Community Center Gym | 2015 W 3rd St
February 15, 2020 • 11:30 am • $5
Calling all 1st- 8th graders! The Parks and Recreation
department is hosting a basketball skills competition
that will test your skills in an obstacle course consisting of
defensive slide shuffle, ball handling skills, lay up, dribble
weave and shooting. There will also be a spot shot contests
testing your shooting from different
spots on the court as well as
free throw contest. See if
you have what it takes to
win it all!

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Instructionals
                                                                       YOUTH GOLF CAMP
                                                                       Good Samaritan and Elks Golf Course
                                                                       Boys and Girls ages 9-15 are invited to attend the camp. All camp
                                                                       instruction will be administered by experienced golf players. Clubs
                                                                       are available through the Sticks 4 Kids Program. Limit 8 per session.

                                                                        Camp               Age     Fee Dates               Time          Deadline
                                                                        Session 1 Rookie   9-11    $50    6/1-6/5      9:00 -10:00 am       5/22
                                                                        Session 1 Jr       12-15   $50    6/1-6/5      10:15 -11:15 am      5/22
                                                                        Session 2 Rookie   9-11    $50    6/15-6/19    9:00-10:00 am         6/5
                                                                        Session 2 Jr       12-15   $50    6/15-6/19    10:15-11:15 am        6/5

                 ADULT GOLF LESSONS QUICK START TENNIS
                    Elks Golf Course| 3050 East South St. Lochland Tennis Courts & HHS
                         This popular instructional program is         Parks & Recreation and Lochland Country Club are teaming up
                          for adults 18 and older interested in        to provide the Quick Start Tennis program for youth ages 5-14.
                         learning how to play golf or improve          It is designed to establish court and equipment specifications               YOUTH TENNIS OPEN HOUSE
                        their skills. There will be four sessions      that ensure maximum activity based on the ability to serve,                  Saturday, June 20 • 10:30 am - Noon • FREE
                                                                                                                                                    Attention all kids ages 5-14. The Parks and Recreation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  NEW
                            of six lessons available on Sunday,        rally, and score. The court size and net height are smaller and
                              Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.          to scale for the child, much like other sports. Participants will            department will be hosting a 1.5 hour event to promote the
                                                                                                                                                    game of tennis with fun interactive games using different
                                   Lessons will be taught by an        use balls that are lighter, softer and move slower through the
                                                                                                                                                    colored tennis balls designed for all age levels. This event will
                        experienced golf instructor. There is a        air. Matches will also be played during class time.
                                                                                                                                                    take place at the Hastings High tennis courts and is free to
                           minimum of 4 and maximum of 12
                                                                        Session Fee           Dates         Age          Time            Deadline   attend. Tennis coaches and players will help with the games.
                                  per class. Participants should
                                                                        1           $40       6/22-6/26     5-8       8:30-9:15 am         6/19
                                   bring their own clubs to use.        1           $40       6/22-6/26     9-10      9:30-10:15 am        6/19
                                                                        1           $40       6/22-6/26     11-14     9:30-10:15 am        6/19
                                                                        2           $40       7/13-7/17     5-8       8:30-9:15 am         7/10
Session   Fee   Dates       Days               Time         Deadline    2           $40       7/13-7/17     9-10      9:30-10:15 am        7/10
1         $70   5/26-6/7    Tue, Thu, Sun   6 :00-7:00 pm     5/25      2           $40       7/13-7/17     11-14     9:30-10:15 am        7/10
2         $70   5/26-6/7    Tue, Thu, Sun   7:15-8:15 pm      5/25      3           $40       7/20-7/24     5-8       8:30-9:15 am         7/17
3         $70   7/7-7/19    Tue, Thu, Sun   6 :00-7:00 pm      7/6      3           $40       7/20-7/24     9-10      9:30-10:15 am        7/17
4         $70   7/7-7/19    Tue, Thu, Sun   7:15-8:15 pm       7/6      3           $40       7/20-7/24     11-14     9:30-10:15 am        7/17

                                                                                    www.cityofhastings.org/parks                                                                      Spring/Summer 2020
Activity Guide SPRING - SUMMER 2020 - City of Hastings
Special Events
                                                                  EASTER DOG
                                                                  BONE HUNT
                                                                  Dog Park | Highway 6
                                                                  Saturday, April 4
                                                                  $5 per Dog
                                                                  The 2nd Annual Easter Dog
                                                                  Bone Hunt will be held at
                                                                  the Dog Park (located South
                                                                                                                                     CENTRAL NEBRASKA YOUTH
                                                                  of Good Samaritan Society                                          TRACK & FIELD MEET
                                                Speci                                                                                Hastings High School Track | 18th & Burlington
                                                      a l than    East of Highway 6. It will be
                                                 to th       ks                                                                      This fun event promotes physical fitness, participation, friendship
                                              vocat e ESU 9       a fun time for you and your
EASTER EGG HUNT
                                                   ional
                                                          c
                                                 for fil lasses                                                                      and sportsmanship for boys and girls 8-13 years
                                                        ling      pup! All participants will
Temporary Lake Hastings                          the eg
                                                         gs                                                                          old. The local meet will be held at the Hastings High School track.
                                                                  have an opportunity to get
Sat, April 4 • 2 pm • FREE                                                                                                           Field events start at 4:30 pm, with running events following.
                                                                  a picture taken with the Easter Bunny and hunt for fun treats in
Hey kids, the Easter Bunny has placed colored Easter eggs at                                                                         Sponsored by:
                                                                  the park! Proceeds go towards dog park amenities.
Lake Hastings. Come see if you can gather the eggs for your                                                                          Pre-registration is required. Entries will not be accepted day of the event.
basket. There is no fee to participate. The hunt will begin at    Under 30 lbs: 10:30-11 am • Over 30 lbs: 11:15-11:45 am
                                                                                                                                     Entry forms are available at Parks and Recreation office or online.
2 pm, so make sure you’re there early. Please bring your own                                                                         Events: Softball Throw, Standing/Running Long Jump, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,
basket or sack. Eggs are limited.
                                                                   BICYCLE SUNDAY FUN DAY                                            1600 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay.
                                                                                                                                     Age Groups: 8-9 (DOB ‘12-’11), 10-11 (DOB ‘10-’09), 12-13 (DOB ‘08-’07)
                                                                   May 17 • 2-4 pm • FREE
                                                                                                                                                  Date           Fee             Age       Time            Deadline

  Follow us
                                                                   Take advantage of the bike trail and gather the family             Local       4/30 - Thur    Free            8-13      4:30 pm         4/17
                                                                    and bike the Pioneer Spirit Trail in Hastings. Stop at various
                                                                     stations for fun activities. All patrons that stop at every
      HastingsParksRecreation                                         station will be entered in a drawing for $50 Chamber Bucks.

      @HastingsRec19

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NEW
                                                                      FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT                                               COMMUNITY
                                                                      “SOCA JUKEBOX”                                                       OLYMPICS
                                                                      Brickyard Park | Woodland & D Street                                 August 21 & 22
                                                                      July 4 • 7 pm • FREE                                        Form a team and compete in the Hastings Community
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PARK                                          Musical entertainment will be provided by “Soca Jukebox”.
                                                                 Cornhole Tournament $10/doubles team begins at 5 pm. Food
                                                                                                                                  Olympics. Gather your coworkers, neighbors, family, and
Come out to the parks for a relaxing movie night under the                                                                        friends and enter into the Olympic Games. Teams will earn
                                                                 and drink will go on sale at 5:30 pm and the band will take the  points for each activity they participate in to win a trophy and
stars on our giant movie screen. The whole family will enjoy it.
                                                                 stage at 7 pm. After the sun sets, we will light up the sky with bragging rights. Cost is $15/participant, which includes an
There is no fee to attend. Concessions will be available to the
                                                                 our annual fireworks show. Rain date will be July 5th with times Olympic Games t-shirt! Register by: August 12
public. No alcohol is permitted in the park. This will be held
                                                                 remaining the same.
the last Friday of May and July.
 Date     Park          Fee    Movie                      Time
 5/29     Libs Park     Free   Lion King                  Dusk
 7/31     Libs Park     Free   How to Train Your Dragon   Dusk

FISHING DERBY
Lake Hastings | South Shelter
Sat, June 13 • 10-11:30 am • FREE                                     ROCK SCAVENGER HUNT                                  NEW
This annual Fishing Derby is for ages 5-15 at Lake Hastings.          Take a picture with the Hastings Parks & Recreation Rock at the
Registration for this FREE event starts in the South Shelter at       Monthly designated location around town. Post your picture
9:30 am, with competition from 10-11:30 am. Limited bait supplied.    on our Facebook event page for an entry into a raffle for a prize.
Bring your own fishing pole. Prizes will be awarded for quantity in   Check out our Facebook and Twitter page for monthly clues.
each age group. Species limit- 15 per species.

                                                                                                                                             EQUIPMENT RENTAL PROGRAM
                                                                                                                                             Fee: $5 Day/Weekend, $30 Week | Deposit: $30
                                                                                                                                             Ladder Golf • Horseshoe Set • Dodgeball Set
                                                                                                                                             Kickball Set • Baggo • Bowling
                                                                                                                                             Kids Golf Set: FREE with $30 Deposit

                                                                                 www.cityofhastings.org/parks                                                                Spring/Summer 2020
Activity Guide SPRING - SUMMER 2020 - City of Hastings
OPEN MAY 23 - MID AUGUST
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   7 Days a Week, Noon - 8 pm
2020 SEASON PASS RATES                                                                                   2200 West 3rd Street | 402-463-1016
Youth (5-15) ������������������������������������������������������������������������$80
                                                                                                        PRICING:                                                                                                                        GENERAL POOL RULES
Senior (55+) ������������������������������������������������������������������������$80               Daily Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • All children not toilet trained must wear swim diapers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • All children 9 and under must be accompanied and directly supervised by
Adult (16-54) ����������������������������������������������������������������������$90                     4 and under (accompanied by adult) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . Free                                                   someone 14 or older in order to gain admission.
                                                                                                             Youth 5-15 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . $7
                                                                                                             Adults 16-54  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . $8      • No outside flotation devices or toys are allowed.
                                                                                                             Seniors 55+ .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . $7
Group up to 3 �������������������������������������������������������������������$175                       Day Lap Swim, River Walk 11am-11:45am .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . $3                                                • As required by state law, the pools will close in the event of threatening and/or
                                                                                                             NightRiver Walk Mon, Tue, Thur 8-9pm .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . $3                                                inclement weather.
Group up to 4���������������������������������������������������������������������$200                                                                                                                                                 • The Aquacourt will be closed for public swimming if the air temperature
                                                                                                        Weekly Rates                                                                                                                      is below 70 degrees Fahrenheit or at the manager’s discretion based on
Group up to 6 �������������������������������������������������������������������$225                       2 grandparents and up to                                                                                                     inclement weather, attendance or unusual circumstances.
                                                                                                             5 grandchildren for 7-day period  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . $40
Additional Immediate Family Members .........................$25                                                                                                                                                                        • No glass, gum, food, beverages or tobacco products allowed.
Season passes may be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Office until May 20.
                                                                                                        Special Pricing Beginning June1 after 5 pm                                                                                      • Any conduct that may endanger or threaten the welfare and/or comfort of
Starting May 23, passes will be purchased at the Aquacourt. For a private pool                           • Monday Night Mania: $3 admission beginning at 5 pm                                                                             other patrons is prohibited.
party, please contact the Parks and Recreation office before the season and the                          • 2 for 1 Night: Two for the price of one, Tuesday & Thursday nights (must be
Aquacourt during the season for information and rates.                                                     equal or lesser value)
                                                                                                         • Family Night: half off admission for Immediate family members on
                                                                                                           Wednesday nights.

PARTY PACKAGES                                                                                           • Father’s Day Special: Free admission for Dad with child’s paid admission
                                                                                                         • Fourth of July: Half price admission (close at 4 pm)
Plan your next group outing or party at the Hastings Aquacourt.
                                                                                                         • Group Rate: $1 off per person with more than 15 persons
Gold Package (8pm-11pm) Includes entire facility.......................... $350 per hr
Silver Package (8pm -11pm) Includes Main Pool and                                                                                        Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau
                           Lazy River or Wave Pool...................... $275 per hr
                                                                                                                                             proudly serving Adams County and
                                                                                                                                              the community of Hastings with:
Bronze Package (8pm-11pm) Includes Main Pool........................... $200 per hr
Non-Exclusive Use (5pm-8pm) ....................................................... $200
                                                                                                                                                              ~ Event & Convention Support
Community Room........................................................................... $15 per hr                                                          ~ Grant Administration
Sun/Shade Shelter......................................................................... $10 per hr                                                         ~ Tourism Promotion
                                                                                                                VisitHastingsNebraska.com | 402.461.2370
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Swimming Lessons
Sessions are held daily for eight consecutive weekdays and are 30                         Sun Fish – Ages 3-5 years
minutes long. Each session is limited to 10 people, Register now.                         Sun Fish is for ages 3 to 5 years old. This class is done with some assistance
                                                                                          but goes more in depth in the skills.
Morning Sessions: 1st week Mon-Fri, 2nd week Mon-Wed.                                     Session                Level      Age            Time                   Deadline
Evening Sessions: 1st week Tue-Fri, 2nd week Tue-Fri.                                     1 (June 15-24)         SF         3-5 yr            9:40-10:10 am               6/5

Cost: $40 Registration Begins: March 23                                                   1 (June 16-26)
                                                                                          2 (July 6-July 15)
                                                                                                                 SF
                                                                                                                 SF
                                                                                                                            3-5 yr
                                                                                                                            3-5 yr
                                                                                                                                              7:20-7:50 pm
                                                                                                                                              9:40-10:10 am
                                                                                                                                                                          6/5
                                                                                                                                                                         6/26
                                                                                                                                                                                          ADULT MUD VOLLEYBALL
Swim lessons canceled due to weather will be made up on the Thursday & Friday
of the 2nd week. Weather related announcements will be listed on the Aquacourt
                                                                                          2 (July 7-July 17)     SF         3-5 yr            7:20-7:50 pm               6/26             TOURNAMENT
answering machine at 402-463-1016.
                                                                                          3 (July 20-29)
                                                                                          3 (July 21-31)
                                                                                                                 SF
                                                                                                                 SF
                                                                                                                            3-5 yr
                                                                                                                            3-5 yr
                                                                                                                                              9:40-10:10 am
                                                                                                                                              7:20-7:50 pm
                                                                                                                                                                         7/10
                                                                                                                                                                         7/10
                                                                                                                                                                                          Lake Hastings | South Shelter
                                                                                                                                                                                          July 11 • 9 am • $125/ team • 6 Teams Max
 Parent/Tot – Ages 6 months - 3 years                                                     Sea Turtle – Ages 5 years +                                                                     This is a one day double elimination tournament at Lake
 The Parent/Tot class is designed to familiarize youngsters 6 months to 3 years with      Sea Turtle is for children who are 5 years and older or have passed Sun Fish
                                                                                                                                                                                          Hastings Shelter. Teams will consist of 6 v 6. Team fee is
 the water. An adult and child will explore the pool with the Swim Lesson Instructor.     or are able to float unassisted on their back for one to two seconds.
                                                                                                                                                                                          $125/team. Tournament starts at 9am.
 Session               Level     Age                  Time              Deadline          Session                Level      Age                   Time               Deadline
 1 (June 15-24)        AT        6 mo-3 yr       11:00-11:30 am              6/5          1 (June 15-24)         ST         6+               10:20-10:50 am               6/5
 1 (June 16-26)        AT        6 mo-3 yr        6:40-7:10 pm               6/5          1 (June 16-26)         ST         6+                6:40-7:10 pm                6/5
 2 (July 6-July 15)    AT        6 mo-3 yr       11:00-11:30 am             6/26          2 (July 6-July 15)     ST         6+               10:20-10:50 am              6/26
 2 (July 7-July 17)    AT        6 mo-3 yr        6:40-7:10 pm              6/26          2 (July 7-July 17)     ST         6+                6:40-7:10 pm               6/26
 3 (July 20-29)        AT        6 mo-3 yr       11:00-11:30 am             7/10          3 (July 20-29)         ST         6+               10:20-10:50 am              7/10
 3 (July 21-31)        AT        6 mo-3 yr        6:40-7:10 pm              7/10          3 (July 21-31)         ST         6+                6:40-7:10 pm               7/10

 Jelly Fish - Ages 3-5 years                                                              Sea Horse – Ages 6 years +
 Jelly Fish is for ages 3 to 5 years old. The child will be introduced to many skills a
 few of them are under water exploration, front crawl, and back crawl.
                                                                                          Designer for kids able to do eight front arm extensions assisted with flutter kicks, four
                                                                                          back arm extensions assisted with flutters kicks, and back float unassisted for five seconds.
                                                                                                                                                                                          SUMMER FEST 2020
                                                                                                                                                                                          Brickyard Park
 Session               Level     Age                  Time              Deadline          Session                            Level                Time                Deadline            June 13 • Rides: 2:30-6:30 pm
 1 (June 15-24)        JF        3-5 yr          11:00-11:30 am              6/5          1 (June 15-24)
                                                                                          1 (June 16-26)
                                                                                                                             SH
                                                                                                                             SH
                                                                                                                                              11:00-11:30 am
                                                                                                                                               8:00-8:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                          6/5
                                                                                                                                                                          6/5
                                                                                                                                                                                          Food Vendors: 5 pm • Concert: 6:30-9:30 pm
 1 (June 16-26)        JF        3-5 yr           7:20-7:50 pm               6/5
 2 (July 6-July 15)    JF        3-5 yr          11:00-11:30 am             6/26          2 (July 6-July 15)                 SH               11:00-11:30 am             6/26             This brand new event in the community that will be packed
 2 (July7-July 17)     JF        3-5 yr           7:20-7:50 pm              6/26          2 (July 7-July 17)                 SH                8:00-8:30 pm              6/26             with extreme activities for all ages! This includes zip lining,
 3 (July 20-29)        JF        3-5 yr          11:00-11:30 am             7/10          3 (July 20-29)                     SH               11:00-11:30 am             7/10
 3 (July 21-31)        JF        3-5 yr           7:20-7:50 pm              7/10          3 (July 21-31)                     SH                8:00-8:30 pm              7/10             rock climbing, ropes courses, inflatables, vendors, food, the
                                                                                                                                                                                          band West Wind, and more! Hastings Parks and Recreation is
                                                                                                                                                                                          partnering with The Hastings Family YMCA to host our new
                                                                                                                                                                                          event at Brickyard Park and showcase the new renovations and
                                                                                                                                                                                          improvements that have been made to the park!

                                                                                                        www.cityofhastings.org/parks                                                                                       Spring/Summer 2020
Activity Guide SPRING - SUMMER 2020 - City of Hastings
Clown Fish – Ages 6 years +
                                                                                                         Swimming Lessons
                                                                                     Sting Ray – Ages 6 years +
Clown Fish is designed for kids who have passed Sea Horse or are able to do eight    Sting Ray is designed for kids who have passed Angel Fish or are able to tread
front arm extensions unassisted with flutter kicks and four back arm extensions      water for one minute and swim continuously for 3 minutes only using front
unassisted with flutter kicks.                                                       crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke.

Session                        Level             Time              Deadline         Session                          Level               Time              Deadline
1 (June 15-24)                 CF             9:40-10:10 am            6/5          1 (June 15-24)                   SR             10:20-10:50 am             6/5
1 (June 16-26)                 CF             8:00-8:30 pm             6/5          2 (July 7-July 17)               SR              8:00-8:30 pm             6/26
2 (July 6-July 15)             CF             9:40-10:10 am           6/26          3 (July 20-29)                   SR             10:20-10:50 am            7/10
2 (July 7-July 17)             CF             8:00-8:30 pm            6/26
3 (July 20-29)                 CF             9:40-10:10 am           7/10           Jr. Lifeguard - Ages 11-14 years
3 (July 21-31)                 CF             8:00-8:30 pm            7/10           Course focuses on building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills of
                                                                                     future lifeguards. Participants will develop swimming skills, practice in-water
Angel Fish – Ages 6 years +
                                                                                     rescues, intro to first aid, CPR and AED knowledge and skills. This class will benefit
Angel Fish is designed for kids who have passed Clown Fish or are able to tread      those who take lifeguarding courses to become a certified lifeguard.
water for 15 seconds and swim front crawl with side to side breathing, back
crawl, and elementary backstroke all for 15 yards.                                  Session                          Level         Time                    Deadline
                                                                                    1 (June 15-24)                   Jr L          7:30-9:30 am                6/5
Session                        Level             Time              Deadline         2 (July 7-July 17)               Jr L          6:00-8:00 pm               6/26
1 (June 15-24)                 AF            10:20-10:50 am            6/5          3 (July 20-29)                   LTS 6         7:30-9:30 am               7/10
1 (June 16-26)                 AF             8:00-8:30 pm             6/5
2 (July 6-July 15)             AF            10:20-10:50 am           6/26          Private Swim Lesson Available:
2 (July 7-July 17)             AF             8:00-8:30 pm            6/26
3 (July 20-29)                 AF            10:20-10:50 am           7/10
                                                                                    Contact the Hastings YMCA at 402-463-3139
3 (July 21-31)                 AF             8:00-8:30 pm            7/10

                                                                         WET ‘N’ WILD CAMP
                                                                         Hastings Aquacourt | 2200 West 3rd Street
                                                                         August 3 - August 7 • 7:30 - 11:30 am
                                                                         End the summer with a splash! Kids ages 5-12 will have a blast
                                                                         during this week of poolside adventure. Each day will feature
                                                                         minimal swimming lessons, water safety instruction, crafts, games,
                                                                                                                                                                              DOGGIE PADDLE
                                                                                                                                                                              Hastings Aquacourt | 2200 W. 3rd St
                                                                         nature walks, snacks and free swim time. Parents are invited to join                                 August 17 • 6-7:30 pm • $5 per Dog
                                                                         their kids with a pizza party at the end of the week.                                                The swim season is over, but the pool is open one more
                                                                         Fee: $75 per child | Register by Fri, July 24, 2020                                                  night for your four-legged friends. Come enjoy the water
                                                                                                                                                                              park with your favorite pooch! Must have current license.
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                                                                                                                                                                              Owners are responsible for the actions of their animals.
Park Ammenities
RECENT PROJECTS COMPLETED                                                                                                                 RENT A PICNIC SHELTER FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING!
Thanks to all the donors who contributed to the project.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sand Volleyball Cts
                                                                                                                                                            Concession Stand

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Pickle ball Courts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Water Play Areas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Playground Eqmt

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Swimming Pools
                                                                                                                               Basketball Court

                                                                                                                                                                                           Drinking Water
                                                                                                               Ball Diamonds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sledding Hills
                                                                                                Amphitheater

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tennis Courts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Soccer Fields
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Picnic Tables

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wading Pool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Restrooms
                                                                                                                                                                               Disc Golf

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Shelters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pavilion
                                                                                                                                                  Boating

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Fishing
                                                                                        ACRES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Grills

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Trail
                                                                   PARK/FACILITY
 Bike Stations on the Pioneer Spirit Trail                         ALEXANDER            1.5                                                                                                  ●                                   ●                                            ●
                                                                   AMERICAN LEGION       6                                                                                                                             ● ●
                                                                   AQUACOURT                                                                                   ●                             ●                                   ●                                ●                                                        ●                                                      ●                                                      ●
                                                                   CITY AUDITORIUM       .5                  ●   ●
                                                                   BRICKYARD            27 ●   ●       ●   ● ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                            ● ●                                                                                                              ●
                                                                   CARTER               3.5  ● ●       ●       ● ●                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ●                                                                       ●
                                       Heartwell Park Playground   CHAUTAUQUA           24             ●   ● ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                            ●                                                                                                                        ●
                                                                   CROSIER              7.5  ●                 ●

Heartwell Park Playground                                          DUNCAN FIELD           7  ●     ●   ●       ● ●
Project funded by the half-cent sales tax.                         HARMS                  4  ●               ● ●
                                                                   HEARTWELL            16             ● ● ● ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ● ●
Libs Park Disc Golf Course featuring 9 holes
Project funded by the Hastings Community Foundation                HIGHLAND              3             ●   ● ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                            ●
                                                                   LAKE HASTINGS        68   ●   ●   ● ● ● ● ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                            ●                                                                                                                ●
Brickyard Park Seating Renovation                                  LIBS                 29           ● ●   ● ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                            ●                                                                              ●                                 ●                                         ●
Project funded by the half-cent sales tax.                         LINCOLN               9             ●   ● ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                            ●                                                                                                   ●

Bike Stations on the Pioneer Spirit Trail                          OSWEGO               4.5  ●         ●         ●
Project funded by an AARP Grant.                                   PRAIRIE RIDGE        60   ●     ●   ●     ● ● ●                                                                                                                                                                                         ●
                                                                   RADER                1.5    ●       ●     ● ●

PROJECTS COMING SOON                                               REC COMPLEX
                                                                   HASTINGS UTILITIES
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                                                                                         2
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Brickyard Park Playground                                          WESTBROOK PARK       1.75                                                                                                                                     ● ● ●
Project funded by the half-cent sales tax.                         DOG PARK              55

                                                                           www.cityofhastings.org/parks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Spring/Summer 2020
Meet                                                           Pioneer Spirit Trail
                                                                                                                      TRAIL RULES
          MATTHEW                                                                                                     & ETIQUETTE
          DVORAK                                                                                                       • Trail is open from 6 am to 11 pm.
          Cemetery
          Maintenance                                                                                                  • Motorized vehicles are
          Matthew Dvorak is from Wood                                                                                    prohibited on trail.
          River and lives in Doniphan                                                                                  • Use the right side of trail.
          now. He attended NCTA school                                                                                   Save left side for passing.
          in Curtis, NE where he studied                                                                               • Please give audible warning
          Horticulture. In his spare time,                                                                               when passing other trail users.
          Matthew likes to hunt deer,                                                                                  • Please obey all traffic signs.
          ducks and geese as well as                                                                                   • Please show courtesy to all
          fish and golf. When Matthew                                                                                    other trail users.
          isn’t outside you can see him                                                                                • Please ride at safe speeds. Slow to
          hanging out with his family.                                                                                   form single-file line if trail is congested.
                                                                                                                       • Keep pets on a leash.
                                                                                                                       • Pick up after yourself and your pets.
                                                                                                                       • Wear reflective clothing when
                                                                                                                         using the trail at night.

                                              TRAIL DISTANCES - TOTAL 9.2 MILES                          FACILITY LEGEND

                                             For a printable map, please visit: www.cityofhastings.org

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Registration
IMPORTANT INFORMATION                                              INSURANCE                                                                                WEATHER UPDATES
 • Please note pre-registration dates and deadlines.               The City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Department                                     Call the Weather Hotline for information on
 • Phone and fax entries will not be accepted.                     does not carry medical or accident insurance for program                                 cancellations due to inclement weather.

 • Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
                                                                   participants. Please read and understand the waiver and                                  402.462.7109
                                                                   release of liability information on the registration form. All
 • Program fees are required with registration to
   guarantee placement.
                                                                   adults, parents, or legal guardians must sign this form.                                 STAY CONNECTED
 • You will be notified if your activity is filled, canceled, or
                                                                   PHOTO DISCLAIMER                                                                        Receive email notices about Parks & Rec
                                                                   Registrants and participants of Parks and Recreation                                    programs. Addresses are not visible to the
   changed. Be aware of our weather cancellation policies.                                                                                                 public. To sign up call: 402.461.2324 or
                                                                   activities permit the taking of photos and videos of
 • No refunds after the first scheduled class. Special medical     themselves and their children for use in future publications.                           email: rmartin@cityofhastings.org or
   circumstances will be taken into consideration.                                                                                                                 larnold@cityofHastings.org
 •Programs are subject to change.
Registrations and payment can be done online, mailed or
delivered to the Parks and Recreation Office, 2015 West 3rd.               CONTACT INFORMATION                                                              PARKS & REC OFFICE HOURS
                                                                           Parks & Recreation Staff                                                         Monday-Friday, 8 am - Noon & 1 - 5 pm
HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
                                                                           Jeff Hassenstab, CPRP                         Facilities
1. GO ONLINE to cityofhastings.org/parks                                   Director of Parks & Recreation
                                                                                                                         Parks & Recreation Office                          Duncan Field
Click the blue“Register Online” button then Click Create Account           jhassenstab@cityofhastings.org
                                                                                                                         Community Center                                   601 E. South St.
                                                                           Terry Brown - Parks Superintendent            2015 W. 3rd St. | 402.461.2324
2. CREATE AN ACCOUNT by using your Facebook or Google                      tbrown@cityofhastings.org                     Aquacourt Family Aquatic Center
                                                                                                                                                                            Hastings City Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                            400 N. Hastings Ave. | 402.461.2324
account to login or creating a new account. We only access                                                               2200 W. 3rd St. | 402.463.1061
                                                                           Ryan Martin, CPRP                                                                                Parkview Cemetery
your name and email for login purposes. Enter information                   Recreation Superintendent                    Smith Softball Complex                             1246. N. Elm Ave. | 402.461.2300
about yourself and add family members that participate in                  rmartin@cityofhastings.org                    3900 Osborne Dr. East | 402.462.7100
recreation activities.                                                     Landon Arnold - Recreation Coordinator
                                                                           larnold@cityofhastings.org                     Youth Activities & Organizations
3. SAVE & CLOSE, then begin registering for your activities.                                                              Hastings Youth Baseball ............Brian Collicot | hastingsbaseball.net
                                                                           Joyce Mangers - Administrative Assistant II
                         After Hours Drop Box                              jmangers@cityofhastings.org                    Youth Soccer......................................................... HastingsSoccer.com
                       After hours, registrations can be                   John Brown - Cemetery Superintendent           Hastings Family YMCA................................................... 402.463.3139
                       dropped in the green mailbox in                     jabrown@cityofhastings.org
                        front of the Community Center
                           Building at 2015 West 3rd St.
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department is a public service entity charged with providing parks and recreation programs
and facilities to all citizens of and visitors to Hastings, Nebraska. We maintain twenty parks and facilities throughout the city.
                                                                                                                                                       SEASONAL JOBS
                                                                                                                                                       Apply online at www.cityofhastings.org, or
We are proud of our many great parks and facilities. We continue to strive to improve and expand our facilities and programs.                          Hastings Utilities at 1228 N. Denver. All employees
Please contact us if you have any suggestions or comments that will help improve our offerings. Enjoy the benefits of quality parks                    must be 15 years or older. Hiring begins in January.
and recreation facilities and programs in Hastings.                                                                                                    Open Positions:

          Facility Reservations
                                                                                                                                                         • Basketball Referees            Concessions
                                                                                                                                                         • Softball Umpires               Admissions
                                                                                                                                                         • Softball                       Lifeguards
                                                                                                                                                           Scorekeepers                   Facility Attendants
5 POINTS BANK PAVILION                                             RATES Call 402.461.2324 for more information.                                         • Gatekeepers
The 5 Points Bank Pavilion is a beautiful place to hold your       5 Points Bank Pavilion:.......................... $35/day                                                              Assistant Manager
next family gathering, birthday                                                                                                                          • Parks & Cemetery
                                                                   Chautauqua Pavilion:....................................... $75/day                     Maintenance Staff
party, or wedding ceremony.
                                                                                                                                                           (Age 18+)
Bench seating and electricity                                      Downtown Park Rental:.................................. $50/day
are available. The pavilion                                                                                                                              • Aquacourt Staff
will hold approximately 20                                         Picnic Shelter Rental:....................................... $35/day
people inside. The outside                                         Brickyard Park amphitheater:                                                        LAKE HASTINGS BOAT PERMITS
perimeter may be used for                                          School/Free concerts................................................. $250/day      can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Office during
larger groups.                                                     Non-commercial....................................................... $350/day      business hours. All motorized boats and jet skis must
HASTINGS CITY AUDITORIUM                                           Commercial ............................................................. $400/day   properly display a current boat permit decal. Failure to do
The Event Center for South Central Nebraska                                                                                                            so may result in a fine. Adams County residents qualify for
                                                                   Hastings City Auditorium:
                                                                                                                                                       resident permit rates.
Centrally located in the heart of Hastings, and surrounded by      Non Commercial | 8 am - 12 am
wide streets and plenty of parking, the Hastings City Auditorium   Sunday - Thursday...................................................$350/day*       Resident Annual Permit: $35
is close and convenient.                                           Friday - Saturday .....................................................$500/day*    Non-Resident Annual Permit: $150
Originally built in 1924, the Auditorium has been completely       Commercial | 8 am - 12 am                                                           Resident Only Daily Permit: $7
restored and renovated. This addition of modern                       Sunday - Saturday.............................................$600/day*
amenities to the craftsmanship of the past
makes the Auditorium the perfect place for
                                                                                              * Extra hours before 8:00am: $50.00/hour                 ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS
stage productions, conventions, seminars,                                                                * Deposit to secure date: $100.00              • Smith Softball Complex banners,
                                                                                                                                                          and activity guide spots
receptions, trade shows, and much more.                                                   * Cleaning deposit if alcohol served : $200.00
The Auditorium can seat 1700, with 800 on                                                                                                               • Athletic and recreational program sponsorships
the 99’ x 114’ main floor and 900 in the balcony.                                                                                                       • Special events, and more
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