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Hastings Parks

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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Nebraska Loan and Trust Company

Cities and agricultural areas need capital to finance growth. Nebraska Loan and Trust Company, organized in 1882 with James B. Heartwell as need in Hastings by providing a means for Eastern Capitalists to invest in Nebraska real estate mortgages. In 1883-84

Hastings, NE National Register

Highland Park Cemetery

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

Hastings, NE Cemeteries

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

The Clarke Hotel

When the Clarke Hotel was dedicated in February 1914, it was hailed as a triumph of local initiative. It was designed by architect C.W. Way and built by the John Hamper Company, both of Hastings. Bricks made in Hastings

Hastings, NE National Register

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

Things to do Recreation near Hastings, NE

Midway Lake

Midway Canyon Reservoir is a beautiful lake with 609 acres of great fishing available. The area is home to many species of fi...

Lake Helen

Hunting in Lexington

The excellent supply of game birds makes Lexington a great headquarters for your hunting trips. Migratory water fowl can be f...

Cody Go-Karts

McKinley Park