HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Recreation Commission was established shortly after WWII as a rec center for teens. Now the rec commission is celebrating its 75th year.
Throughout 2022 Hutch Rec will celebrate in a variety of ways, including a special Passport experience, sponsored by the Hutch Rec Foundation. The Passport will kick off later this spring and will encourage the public to visit Hutch Rec facilities and attend a variety of events and activities. Additional celebrations will be shared on hutchrec.com as well as the Hutch Rec Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages throughout the year.
Originally, the rec center was located at 6th and Main. Months later, the Grandview Neighborhood Association presented the Hutchinson Board of Education with a petition to form an official recreation commission. The referendum was successful and the Hutchinson Recreation Commission officially became established on Jan. 1, 1947.
Over the past several years, the rec commission separated itself with the local school district and became connected with the city of Hutchinson, where together they have been able to make needed renovations to facilities and bring a number of recreational opportunities back to Hutchinson, especially for youth.
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