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Hastings Museum
Brickyard Park
Crosier Park
Highland Park
Hastings Museum
Heartwell Park
Chautauqua Park
Duncan Field
Reviews
My grandchildren and I enjoyed two movies at the Lied Super Screen theater, “Blue Whales” and “Fungi: The Web of Life” on Monday, August 26. I was hoping our movie tickets in the amount of $44.00 would also allow admission into the museum itself, but that was not the case. After paying another $16.00, we did enjoy our time spent in the museum, but I don’t think the planetarium had any programs for us to attend. At least, the front desk didn’t inform us of any. My grandchildren were also disappointed there wasn’t any popcorn available. All that being said, the Hastings Museum was a great way to spend three hours with my grandchildren on a hot August day!
Beautiful historic residential park between two streets. Stocked lake for decent fishing. Fountains, benches, wading pool, and playground. Ducks, geese and swans.
Such a great experience can't wait to do it again! My son had a blast. He got to play catch with some others and the players on the field then got some signatures for keepsake
I love your museum but, please hold negligent parents more responsible and kick them out. Im a member, and was there with my 21mo old daughter, playing in the nature nook. A parent was in there, with head buried in her phone, paying no attention to her 2 boys, 6-7yrs old. They were running around like wild animals. One of them laid out my little girl. I told the kid and parent to be more cautious and responsible, and got no apology or remorse, for making my girl cry. And the kids and parent just carried on just as they were. We left within 10min of coming in, or I would’ve laid out the rude and careless parent.(not really )
Attendees who are irresponsible and harm other people’s kids have no business being there. Hold them responsible, and kick them out.
Attendees who are irresponsible and harm other people’s kids have no business being there. Hold them responsible, and kick them out.
The museum had a lot of variety of things from meteorites, animal figures to guns and antique cars and more but of course my favorite part was the Kool-Aid exhibit and the journey of how Kool-Aid came about to years of history. Reminiscent of some childhood and it was fun.
Great field to watch a baseball game .
City needs to do something different if hosting a high school baseball event and don't want to open restrooms .
Port-a-potties were about full and out of toilet paper.
Poor women using them
City needs to do something different if hosting a high school baseball event and don't want to open restrooms .
Port-a-potties were about full and out of toilet paper.
Poor women using them
No wildlife. Did you chase them away? Saw no squirrels, or birds.
Growing up here was a kid this was one of the coolest places around and it hasn't changed. With the addition of the super screen theater and a few new things over the years it's become a place my kids love to go as well.
I found it amazing that they had that much stuff inside the confines of the museum walls without being crowded. We gave it 3 hours on a Sunday and didn't see even half of the exhibits. Our next stop was Kearney, and on a day where one of our attractions fell through, we drove back to Hastings and spent another 4 hours going through the rest of the museum. I'm from Omaha, and our museums aren't half that well stocked. Hats off to Hastings for preserving the past! This was money well spent!
This is a wonderful hidden gem! I was surprised by how much there is to see here, and my 3 year old also loved the place and it kept him occupied for a couple hours. Would highly recommend!
Got dumped here and a squirrel stole my sandwich afterwards. Ryan I miss you.. 0/10
Not overcrowded great for family pizza party kids can go nuts plenty of shade!
The Melon Roast Car show was amazing.
A wonderful museum, we enjoy museum's like this. A lot of history explained here. So glad we stopped here. Thank you for a wonderful time.
The greatest of all parks in Hastings. A gorgeous little lake Park in the middle of town and a perfect stop for a romantic visit if you're looking to enjoy a quiet romantic night with a loved one.
Great place to go to meet with family, the park is dog friendly, and you definitely get good exercise walking around. The BMX trail was also another favorite growing up.
When I was a kid in the late 60's or early 70's my dad took the family to this museum on the way to Colorado from Illinois. I vividly remember one of the displays was a native American found mummified in a cave somewhere. He was in a reclined position and wearing a soldiers cavalry jacket.
Beautiful remodeled stadium. Well maintained. Has a colorful history. Has hosted little league World Series in the 60:s
Beautiful place.
People were fishing. Lots of duckies
People were fishing. Lots of duckies
Very nice baseball field! The seating consists of stadium seats, metal bleachers, and picnic tables. There is plenty of shade as well. Bathrooms are clean and spacious with a family care room. Concession stand offered a variety of food and drinks. Kids loved the mozzarella sticks!
Very nice park.
They have a walking trail.
They stock it fish. Good place to just enjoy being outside.
They have a walking trail.
They stock it fish. Good place to just enjoy being outside.
It's pretty neat park
Love this park! This is the best park ever, even as a child I loved it and as a senior citizen I love how well it has been taken care of. Hastings needs to be proud of their park. It is so relaxing, beautiful, and nice wading pool for little kids.
This is a fun park. I just wish there was a restroom closer to the play area.
Perfect for older kids not as much for smaller children. A variety of slides and activities.
Drove around Hastings for 15-20 minutes and this was one of the best playground equipment parks we found. Kids loved the bridges and slides. Plenty of shade and benches to relax at too.
Kool, Man. Inventor of Kool-Aid left the museum as a legacy. A very nice museum with lots of exhibits, most NOT about Kool-Aid, for a small town (or even a big city). Exhibits will appeal to both young and old. A history of Kool-Aid and how it came to be is on a separate floor from the natural history exhibits.
My daughter loves this park. So much to do and it's near other practices for kids.
The new inclusive playground is excellent. There is so much for children of all ages to do and it is accessible for everyone.
Best park on town! Great for everyone. Even for us parents & caregivers who like to play along.
Amazing play structures, so many things to do for every age group! Love that there are so many swings, including baby swings. Love that there is a real bathroom! Hopefully once the trees grow bigger the benches will be more in the shade.
Wow! What an incredible collection of playground equipment! Our 3 grandsons (11, 5, and 2) had a great time!
My goal was to actually see the Kool-Aid exhibit at this museum. But I was very impressed and surprised at the rest of the facility. There is a planetarium with regular shows. There are a bunch of antique vehicles in the basement area. Their dioramas with various animals on the main floor. It is quite a collection and well worth the admission price. There is an elevator for those who need that accessibility. It was interesting seeing the history of Kool-Aid. Museum included everything from a replica of a store to costumes of the pitcher. There are lots of photos and displays of advertising and products from that time. Including variations on kool-aid. Museum is easy to get to. It's adjacent to an arboretum which is another pleasant excursion. There was a nice museum gift shop. It's very well done.
Our little league 12U team was able to warm up and interact with the players. They enjoyed every minute of the game. Thank you Scott and Jason for making us feel so welcome.
Nice park to just walk around. No swings or play equipment so best suited for walking only
Duncan Field is an awesome baseball stadium. It reminds me of a small version of Haymarket Park in Lincoln, NE.
I use a wheelchair and it is accessible. There is an elevator to use to go up for some of the accessible seating. There is other accessible seating in the area for season ticket holders.
The food is good with reasonable costs.
I use a wheelchair and it is accessible. There is an elevator to use to go up for some of the accessible seating. There is other accessible seating in the area for season ticket holders.
The food is good with reasonable costs.
Wonderful place for a gathering or event.
A pretty cool museum. We mainly went for the Kool-Aid exhibit and it was a good one, as far as museum exhibits go. Probably not worth the drive from Omaha…. But still fun, nonetheless.
It's been one of my favorite places to explore since I was a kid. The Planetarium is one of my favorite parts about this museum. The IMAX screen is also a great time to watch movies on. Very nice museum.
Great park, is new and it has so many attractions.
The new equipment there is awesome. Just what children needed in this town. No bathrooms so it doesn't get 5 stars
Dedication Memorial Park for those who have lost a child. Lovely Area, I didn't even know it existed.
I attended a concert by the Hastings Symphony held in the pavilion. The parks and recreation department of Hastings did a fabulous job of cleaning the huge pavilion prior to the event. The Symphony performance was excellent as always when they perform. Hastings is blessed to have this spectacular symphony orchestra
Great place to shop and a good variety of product a.
Great Park with a Frisbee Golf course. The park has moved a lot of the frisbee golf holes with out updating their maps - beware.
This is a lovely little park and offers a nice walk around the park to stretch your legs .. 0.75 miles (?). The neighborhood is made up of attractive homes with various architecture styles.
Chautauqua Park is located in a nice neighborhood. It has handicap play equipment, accessible for a wheelchair. There are 2 charcoal grills, plenty of picnic tables, bathroom but no running water. There is a large pavilion, with electricity and is rentable, also under surveillance so it's safe.
A nice mixture of walking trails and open green space. The kids especially like the playground, but it is a rather far walk from the parking lot to the playground with little kids, plus there isn't a direct paved route. The historical marker offers an interesting glimpse into the history. The bathrooms weren't the cleanest, but at least they were open. The picnic shelter looks like a good spot for a gathering.
I just moved here from out of state and was impressed by the beauty of Hastings Heartwell Park! It is well maintained and manicured!
Great space. Restrooms are clean. Arboretum next door and gardens great for walking around.
Maybe the best ballpark in Nebraska. Wonderful venue and rich with history since the 1940s. Homeruns dont come easy. The brick outfield walls are awesome. Well maintained.
It was good. Havent been to the pool area since it was upgraded. Looks interesting and kinda wild. Wouldn't mind trying it someday.. anyway the park was spacious peaceful and well kept. Very nice
Great park for the kids and adults as well. We attended a farmer's market. Every Saturday weather permitting. Lots of vendors. Picnic tables and pavilion. Restrooms. McDonald's and gas station nearby.
All kinds of things to see and learn about here! From prairie settlers, to a planetarium, kool aid exhibit and lots of animals... we had lots of fun! An awesome employee offered us a tour and info about how things were acquired/ some of the changes that they hoped to make or add. This is a great inexpensive place to visit!
Very clean park and a lot of fun for the kids great park for picnics and barbecues
Nice walking track! Nice landscaping! Pleasantly peaceful! Nice history!
Gorgeous field. New seating. Clean. Nice bathrooms. Great feel overall.
Very nice and peaceful here! Nice place to walk also. Pretty fountains and ducks to feed. Also you can fish but I don't fish but my son does.
Brickyard park is a beautiful place with lots of room for many activities. It us wheelchair accessible and historical. There's a kids playground, and can go 🛷 sledding in the winter. Lots of room to jog or make a long walk around the whole Park area has hills for a good Physical workout (walking/running).
Very nice little park
Beautiful park with trails, wide open fields, and an amphitheater.