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Hastings, Nebraska

Brickyard Park - Woodland & D St.

Built on the site of a former brick-making factory where ramains of the kilns can still be seen. Walking trail, picnic shelter, basketball courts, grills, picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms, and playground. Numerous concerts are held at the outdoor amphitheater. The terrain, combined with adequate snow cover, has made this park a popular sledding location for years.

Chautauqua Park - 5th & Laird

Also called Prospect Park, Unique playground equipment, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, ball diamond, drinking water, picnic tables, restrooms, tennis courts, and the largest Chatauqua Pavillion in Nebraska. The Pavillion was erected in 1907 and several musical and choral productions are held there annually.

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McCormick Hall

Hastings College opened in September 1882. In April 1883, ground was broken for McCormick Hall, the first building erected on the campus. It was named for reaper inventor, Cyrus McCormick, who made the initial contribution for the building'

Hastings, NE National Register

Highland Park Cemetery

Hastings' first cemetery contains sculpture commemorating Oregon Trail travelers of the 1800

Hastings, NE Cemeteries

Sandhill Crane Migration

Fossil records reveal the sandhill cranes have been visiting this region for more than nine million years. For five weeks each spring, visitors to the Platte River valley in south-central Nebraska can enjoy the symphony of sounds and dancing rituals of 90 percent of the world'

Hastings, NE Recreation

Chautauqua Pavilion

In November 1905

Hastings, NE National Register

Antioch School (District 20 School)

Adams County School District 20 was formed on September 23, 1872. Replacing sod and frame structures, the red brick schoolhouse was built in 1902

Hastings, NE National Register

Things to do near Hastings, NE

City Parks

WPA Post Office Mural

First United Methodist Church

Midway Stage Station

The Midway Stage Pony Express station still stands on its original location on the Oregon Trail at the Lower 96 Ranch four mi...

Franklin City Park