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Hutch Rec to Host Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec will host area adaptive youth at the annual Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23, sponsored by Kiwanis of Downtown Hutchinson.This year’s meet features 66 participants in 7th-12th grades from Hutchinson, Buhler, and Nickerson school districts. It also includes... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of New Sports Coordinator

Thursday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Garrett Huddleston started at Hutch Rec on Feb. 3 as the agency’s Sports Coordinator. The Hutchinson native has a sports background that includes previous roles at the Wichita Wind Surge and Wichita Thunder.At Hutch Rec, Huddleston is responsible for the coordination... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Two Staff Promotions in 2025

Tuesday, January 7

By the Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the promotion of two staff members to start the New Year.Kelsey Loutensock was promoted to Director of Sports & Aquatics on Jan. 1. Loutensock started at Hutch Rec as the Aquatics and Special... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of New Staff Member at Dillon Nature Center

Wednesday, July 31

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of a new Nature Education Coordinator at Dillon Nature Center.Rebecca McElroy started at Hutch Rec as the Nature Education Coordinator at Dillon Nature Center on July 15. She comes to Hutch Rec with... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces RFQ for Kansas Artists to Create Public Art for DCI Park

Tuesday, July 30

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec announces a call for Kansas artists to participate in a public art initiative at DCI Park. As part of the ongoing placemaking efforts through Project Park, Hutch Rec is seeking to commission artists to create 2-D art,... Read More.

Hutch Rec Healthy Neighborhood Initiative: Block by Block Investment Program Celebrates Success

Friday, July 19

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan — The Block by Block Investment Program, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and managed by the Housing Commission in partnership with Hutch Rec, is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2024 grant cycle. This... Read More.

Join Hutch Rec for Project Park – Lunch in the Park Events

Friday, July 12

By Hutchinson Recreation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Every Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DCI Park the community is invited to Project Park - Lunch in the Park Events. These lunches will go on through the fall of 2024. Food truck announcements, media... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Two New Staff Members

Monday, June 17

By the Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of two new staff members.Tony Helfrich started at Hutch Rec as the Director of Nature Education & Outdoor Recreation at Dillon Nature Center on May 28. He comes to Hutch Rec... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Two New Leadership Team Members; Promotion of Staff

Monday, April 15

By Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of two new members to its leadership team and a promotion within the team.Kelsey Loutensock started at Hutch Rec as the Aquatics and Special Events Manager on April 1. She comes to... Read More.

Hutch Rec Releases Line-Up of Hutch Fest Events on Oct. 6 & 7

Wednesday, September 6

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, are excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest on Oct. 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson.At this time, featured events include:... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces the Return of Hutch Fest in Fall 2023

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutch Rec, in partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is bringing back the popular community festival Hutch Fest in Fall 2023.Hutch Fest will take place October 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson and will include feature events as well as... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Denice Gilliland as New Neighborhood Development Manager

Friday, May 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of Denice Gilliland as its new Neighborhood Development Manager. She will begin this role on the Hutch Rec leadership team on June 1.At Hutch Rec, Gilliland will be responsible of the work being done through... Read More.