Walking Trails Great Bend

Veterans' Lake View Length around the lake on roadways and sidewalks 4532' or .86 miles

Length around the Lake and around softball, baseball, and tennis facilities 6945' or 1.31 miles

This entertaining 1 mile walk takes strollers through the heart of Great Bend's historic homes district along scenic Broadway. Architecture styles of early Great Bend homes along the walk range from grand Victorian "Painted Ladies" to Dutch Colonial, Tudor, Federal, Greek Revival, and Mediterranean. Enjoy this interesting walk in Great Bend in any time of the year and view the seasonal decorations and splendid gardens at many homes.

The route for this walk begins and ends at the historic Barton County Courthouse. Other historic buildings along the walk include commercial buildings in downtown Great Bend and historic school buildings. For more information and a copy of a self-guided tour, contact the Barton County Historical Society Museum & Village at 85 S. Highway 281, Great Bend, KS, or the Barton County Health Department.

The Riverside Hike and Bike Path was envisioned as a multi-phase project that accompanied the Great Bend Flood Control Project along the Arkansas River and the construction of the new "Front Door" Community Center. Phase 1 of the project has been completed and the path begins at the new Front Door at 10th & Hubbard. The facility serves as a welcome portal for new citizens to the community giving them assistance in connecting all necessary utilities. The facility also aids citizens by providing community information, a childcare facility, public access to computers, additional meeting space for community groups, and a high tech educational facility for community trainings. See Maps for Location and Access Points

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a) Looking West on Riverside Hike and Bike Path running under Highway 281 b) Looking East on Riverside Hike and Bike Path to Plum Street Access Point

	Great Bend, Kansas
	Jack Kilby Square--Barton County Courthouse The Quilt Walk Around Jack Kilby Square Walk Length: 1942 feet or .37 miles Special Feature: Quilt Squares inlaid at corners and intersections Quilt Designs include: Farmers Daughter, Kansas, Rocky Road to Kansas, Kansas Troubles, Kansas Star, Windmill, and Kansas Dugout Moses Band Shell and Courtyard Summer Fun Festival and Farmers Market on Lakin Street 5:30 to 8 pm, Thursdays, next to Kilby Square Summer Concert Series Thursday evenings in June and July at 8 pm. See Maps for details

	Great Bend Mural Project and Walk in Downtown Great Bend You don't have to visit a museum to find art in Great Bend! Murals decorate the walls of many buildings in the downtown area. Painted by high school students, community volunteers, senior citizens, professional artists, and children, the murals are tied together by themes relating to Great Bend past and present. For a map and self-guided tour of the murals, contact the City of Great Bend 620-793-4111.

	Brit-Spaugh Park and Zoo 2000 block of Main Street Park Walk around the ponds and large animal pens Open 6:00 AM - 12 Midnight Length 3842 feet or .40 miles See Maps for details Special Features of the Park The Wetlands Water Park Pool, Slides, and Water Park 2 lighted softball fields (one with covered grandstand) Lighted horseshoe courts Picnic areas Playgrounds (one large component system) Lighted skateboard arena 10 covered shelter houses Restrooms Brit-Spaugh Zoo - open 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM daily Admission: FREE 60 Species (Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals) Fish feeding areas
	Veterans' Memorial Park 17th and McKinley Walking and Fitness Trail Length 4750 feet, .9 mile Kiwanis Club Project Veterans' Lake View Length around the lake on roadways and sidewalks 4532' or .86 miles 12 acre lake Fishing (including trout) Limited boating Floating bridge walkway Handicap accessible fish dock Pedal Boats/Kayak Rental Veterans' Ballpark View Length around the Lake and around softball, baseball, and tennis facilities 6945' or 1.31 miles 1 lighted little league field 1 lighted baseball field (covered grandstand) 2 lighted softball fields (covered grandstands) Concession/restroom complex 8 tennis courts (4 lighted) 7 covered shelter houses Playground 1 large component system Tot play system See Maps for details Historic Homes Walk This entertaining 1 mile walk takes strollers through the heart of Great Bend's historic homes district along scenic Broadway. Architecture styles of early Great Bend homes along the walk range from grand Victorian "Painted Ladies" to Dutch Colonial, Tudor, Federal, Greek Revival, and Mediterranean. Enjoy this interesting walk in Great Bend in any time of the year and view the seasonal decorations and splendid gardens at many homes. The route for this walk begins and ends at the historic Barton County Courthouse. Other historic buildings along the walk include commercial buildings in downtown Great Bend and historic school buildings. For more information and a copy of a self-guided tour, contact the Barton County Historical Society Museum & Village at 85 S. Highway 281, Great Bend, KS, or the Barton County Health Department. Riverside Hike and Bike Path The Riverside Hike and Bike Path was envisioned as a multi-phase project that accompanied the Great Bend Flood Control Project along the Arkansas River and the construction of the new "Front Door" Community Center. Phase 1 of the project has been completed and the path begins at the new Front Door at 10th & Hubbard. The facility serves as a welcome portal for new citizens to the community giving them assistance in connecting all necessary utilities. The facility also aids citizens by providing community information, a childcare facility, public access to computers, additional meeting space for community groups, and a high tech educational facility for community trainings. See Maps for Location and Access Points a)b) a) Looking West on Riverside Hike and Bike Path running under Highway 281 b) Looking East on Riverside Hike and Bike Path to Plum Street Access Point

Great Bend Mural Project and Walk in Downtown Great Bend