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Space to Compete - Sports Facilities

                Regardless of whether they’re shooting hoops, hitting a home run, or           making the game-winning catch...
                          Hutchinson’s “got game” for all athletes!

We’re proud of our superior sporting facilities for recreation as well as for top-level competition in all seasons.

Fun Valley Sport ComplexFun Valley Sports Complex
A PREMIER SPORTS FACILITY, Fun Valley was named “Softball Complex of the Year” by both U.S. Specialty Sports Association and Softball Owners and Directors of America. It is located
two miles west of Hutchinson.

Beginning in the spring, every weekend through the middle of October is booked with softball or baseball tournaments. The complex features seven natural turf fields on 35 acres.

There is seating for 5,000 and the complex includes a pro shop, large concession area, air-conditioned sports bar, upper deck mezzanine, and “state-of-the- art” playground.



FUN VALLEY
SPORTS COMPLEX
4401 West 4th
620 669-9999 | FAX: 669-0433
e-mail: valley@southwind.net
www.funvalleysports.com







 

 

Hobart-Detter FieldHobart-Detter FieldHobart-Detter Field

THE FINEST NATURAL TURF FIELD in Kansas, this classic venue knows topnotch baseball action. A former minor league and semi-pro park, it has been thoroughly renovated.

The field, located inside Carey Park, serves as home for the HCC Blue Dragons, Hutchinson High School Salthawks, and American Legion Lysle Rishel Post No. 68 Colts and Cardinals. Hobart Detter is also host site for USSSA Baseball Invitational and state tournaments.

Call (620) 669-9999 for more information about the field.

 


Hutchinson Tennis Complex Hutchinson Tennis Complex

RECENTLY NAMED COMPLEX OF THE YEAR by the Kansas District Tennis Association, this new 8-court lighted complex, located at 23rd and Severance, includes a hitting wall, walkways, fences, a shelter-house and an informational kiosk.

Other tennis courts in Hutchinson are located at Elmdale Park, East Avenue E and Plum; Rice Park, Swarens and Dover; and Shadduck Park, West 2nd and Van Buren; as well as on the Hutchinson Community College campus and at Hutchinson High School.



Sports Arena - Empty Hutchinson Sports Arena

Hutchinson Sports Arena -FullTHIS 7,600-SEAT FACILITY was originally constructed to house the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament that moved here in 1949.

The Arena continues to host the tournament every March, and is the home court for the Hutchinson Community
College Blue Dragons. The Kansas State High School Activities Association 3A Basketball Tournament is also held at our Sports Arena.

The spacious Hutchinson Sports Arena accommodates a wide range of events with basketball being tops on the list.

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Gowans Stadium Gowans Stadium
A SUPERB VENUE for a wide variety of events, Gowans Stadium has been extensively renovated and modernized.

Of course, it is first and foremost a football field -- home to the Blue Dragons and to the Salthawks, state champions the past five years.

In addition to a much needed increase in seating capacity, the $3.5 million project included new entrance gates, public restrooms, locker rooms, and concession areas.

This is definitely another reason you’ll want to come share our space!


Salthawk Activity CenterSalthawk Activity Center

A MODERN MULTI-USE FACILITY, the Salthawk Activity Center is located at Hutchinson High School, across the street from the Sports Arena.

It has an indoor walking track and function space is available for a wide variety of events including theater, banquets, and meetings.

Call (620) 665-4516 for more information about booking the facility.

 

 


Hutchinson Raceway Park

Hutchinson Raceway ParkHutchinson Raceway ParkA TRADITIONAL DIRT RACE TRACK with exciting action, Hutchinson Raceway Park has races starting at 8:00 pm every Friday from April through October. It is located west of Hutchinson at 207 South Mohawk, just south of Fun Valley.

Classes that run on the 3/8 mile semibanked dirt oval track include Modifieds, Superstocks, Hornets, Streetstocks, Quads, QRC Sprints, and the outrageous Cruisers.

Call 620-662-2213 for more information.

 

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