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Adjacent to the Smith Softball Complex, the Hall of Fame showcases softball displays and provides information about the Nebraska Amateur Softball Association and Nebraska Softball Foundation. It pays tribute to the individuals, organizations, and communities who have contributed to the game of softball in Nebraska.

Constructed in 1995, the Bill Smith Softball Complex at Prairie Ridge Park has gained a reputation as one of the premier softball facilities in the nation. The complex hosts state, regional, and national tournaments, is home of the Hastings College Lady Bronco softball team and accommodates the local youth and adult softball leagues.

The Smith Softball Complex boasts:

  • Six Lighted softball fields
  • "Agri-Lime" infields which absorb moisture and virtually eliminate rainout games
  • A "championship field" featuring a 27-foot inning-by-inning scoreboard
  • Three-level clubhouse with: restrooms, concessions, souvenir stand, lounge/bar, game room and mezzanine level observation deck.

In addition to the Smith Softball Complex, Prairie Ridge Park has one lighted baseball field used by the American Legion baseball program and four soccer fields currently under development.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Stein Building

For more than 30 years after the turn of the century, the Stein Brothers Store provided quality merchandise from all over the world to south central Nebraska shoppers. Located at 620 West Second Street, the Stein building was easily identifiable by the unique lion'

Hastings, NE National Register

Highland Park Cemetery

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

Hastings, NE Cemeteries

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,

Hastings, NE Recreation

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

Softball Hall of Fame

Adjacent to the Smith Softball Complex, the Hall of Fame showcases softball displays and provides information about the Nebraska Amateur Softball Association and Nebraska Softball Foundation. It pays tribute to the individuals,

Hastings, NE Museums

Things to do near Hastings, NE

Dancing Leaf

Civil War Veteran's Memorial, Gazebo Park

McCook Hunting

Known by hunting enthusiasts across the country, Southwest Nebraska flourishes with wildlife and serves as an excellent hunti...

Year Round Fishing

Pony Express Station