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Hutch Rec Foundation & Dillon Nature Center Foundation Accepting Applications for Appointment

Tuesday, November 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Both the Hutch Rec Foundation and Dillon Nature Center Foundation are currently accepting applications for board appointments. The Dillon Nature Center Foundation’s mission is to support the nature center by advocating for program improvements and recreational opportunities through charitable giving. The board... Read More.

Hutch Rec, City of Hutchinson to Host Community Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 20

Monday, November 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec and the City of Hutchinson invite residents to kick off the holiday season with a special Tree Lighting Ceremony of our community’s new 30-foot Christmas tree on Thursday, Nov. 20 as a part of Third Thursday. The Tree Lighting Ceremony... Read More.

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

Wednesday, October 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of a new Nature Education Coordinator at Dillon Nature Center.Ethan Huston started his role as nature education coordinator on Sept. 8. He comes to Hutch Rec with a bachelor’s degree in environmental stewardship from McPherson... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Transition of Smallville Festival to Original Founder

Wednesday, August 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Since 2015, Hutchinson Recreation Commission (Hutch Rec) has organized and hosted the annual Smallville Festival, an event that celebrates Hutchinson as Smallville, Kansas from the Superman comic books.Hutch Rec assumed leadership of the festival at the request of its founding members,... Read More.

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.