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Summer is just around the corner, Hays! 🌱 As you start prepping your lawns and gardens for the season, remember to take ...
06/04/2026

Summer is just around the corner, Hays! 🌱

As you start prepping your lawns and gardens for the season, remember to take advantage of the free City of Hays Compost & Yard Waste site.

Located just south of E 13th on General Custer Road, the site is open 7 days a week from dawn to dark. You can drop off grass clippings, leaves, mulch, and garden waste at no charge.

⚾️ Ice Cream, Swag, and Hays Larks Baseball! 🍦Join us at Larks Park on Wednesday, June 10, as the Hays Larks take on the...
06/03/2026

⚾️ Ice Cream, Swag, and Hays Larks Baseball! 🍦

Join us at Larks Park on Wednesday, June 10, as the Hays Larks take on the Topeka Capitals! The City of Hays Water Conservation and Stormwater divisions, along with KSU Watersheds, the Hays CVB, and Cold Stone Creamery, are teaming up for a massive pre-game celebration.

The fun starts at 6:00 PM! Arrive early to score:

Cold Stone Creamery ice cream served in mini baseball helmet bowls 🍨

Concession coupons, koozies, bottle openers, and pet waste bag dispensers 🧢

Larks temporary tattoos and exclusive swag bags from the CVB ✨

Stick around for the 7:00 PM first pitch—thrown by our very own WaterSmart Wally! 💧 Throughout the game, be on the lookout for limited-edition water-themed Larks t-shirts being tossed into the stands, and listen in for some great community conservation tips.

See you at the ballpark! ⚾️🧢

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time job that helps keep our community running smoothly? 💧 The City of Hays Water R...
06/02/2026

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time job that helps keep our community running smoothly? 💧

The City of Hays Water Resources Department is hiring a Part Time Maintenance Worker! If you enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather, have a great attitude, and want to assist our full time maintenance staff with ground maintenance and minor construction projects, we want to hear from you. 🛠️🌳 📍 Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week with a flexible work schedule, including limited evenings and weekends.

💵 Compensation: Starting Pay Range: $16.68-$19.93 per hour.
✅ Requirements: Must be 18 or older, have a valid Driver's License, and possess a strong work ethic.

Check the comments below for the link to apply! 👇

It’s , Hays! ☀️ With the summer heat officially here, our seasonal water conservation rules are in effect from June 1st...
06/02/2026

It’s , Hays! ☀️ With the summer heat officially here, our seasonal water conservation rules are in effect from June 1st through September 30th.

To help conserve our resources, outdoor watering is prohibited between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM every day (this includes private wells).

What are your best tricks for keeping your lawns and gardens healthy while saving water? Drop your tips in the comments! 👇💧

Looking for some family fun this weekend? 🎣 June 6th and 7th are Free Fishing Days in Kansas! You can fish anywhere in t...
06/01/2026

Looking for some family fun this weekend? 🎣

June 6th and 7th are Free Fishing Days in Kansas!

You can fish anywhere in the state without a license, and you don’t even have to leave Hays to get in on the action.

Head over to the pond at Vineyard Park! It’s regularly stocked and ready to go with:

Bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Channel Catfish (Note: the creel limit of two per day for channel catfish still applies!)

Grab your poles, pack a picnic, and enjoy a great weekend outdoors right here in town. ☀️🌳

EDIT: We were so excited to have some fun in the water, we inadvertently called the splash pad by the wrong name. It is ...
06/01/2026

EDIT: We were so excited to have some fun in the water, we inadvertently called the splash pad by the wrong name. It is the ARC Park Splash Pad! This amazing feature in Seven Hills Park would not be possible without their incredible efforts and we apologize for the error.

Get out to the ARC Splash Pad because it is officially OPEN for the 2026 season! 💦

Beat the heat at our free, zero-depth aquatic playground, located at 33rd Street and Hillcrest Drive. Just press the sensor button to start the water!

🕒 Hours: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

To keep the splash pad safe and fun for everyone, please help us observe the following park rules:
👀 Adult supervision is required for all children.
👟 Water shoes or bare feet only (no athletic shoes or cleats).
🚼 Designated swim diapers are required for children who are not toilet trained.
🚫 No running, pushing, or roughhousing.
🚲 Bicycles, skateboards, and pets are not allowed on the wet surface.
🥤 Glass containers are strictly prohibited.

Enjoy the splash pad, the ARC playground, and our picnic shelters all summer long! For questions or to report a maintenance issue, call the Parks Department at 785-628-7320.

It’s ! Today, we’re looking back at a cornerstone of Downtown Hays: 112 E. 11th Street, once home to the Hays Publishin...
05/29/2026

It’s ! Today, we’re looking back at a cornerstone of Downtown Hays: 112 E. 11th Street, once home to the Hays Publishing Company and now the beating heart of the Hays Arts Council.

In 1923, John Bird began operating a publishing company out of this space. It later became the home of the Hays Daily News under Frank and Leota Motz, who printed the paper here until 1951. After a stint as Cal Markwell’s bookstore, the building found its modern calling in 1977 when it was purchased by the Hays Arts Council, the oldest community arts organization in Kansas!

Now, history is being made again. Construction is officially underway on a $3 million renovation project to connect the historic main gallery, the former Madd Matter storefront, and the Arts Center Annex on Main Street. This incredible project will create a unified, fully accessible 8,300-square-foot space, complete with expanded galleries and a brand-new educational wing.

The City of Hays is proud to see our downtown continue to evolve while honoring its past. We can't wait to see the fully renovated Hays Arts Center open its doors in early 2027!

Want to learn more about the project or contribute to the ongoing "Heart of Hays" campaign? Visit the Hays Arts Council website. 🎨🏢

🚧 Road Closure Alert: Oak Street 🚧Heads up, Hays! Beginning Monday, June 1, Oak Street will be closed between 5th and 6t...
05/28/2026

🚧 Road Closure Alert: Oak Street 🚧

Heads up, Hays! Beginning Monday, June 1, Oak Street will be closed between 5th and 6th Streets for a full road replacement project.

Project Details:

Start Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

Expected Completion: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (weather permitting)

We know construction can be a hassle, and the City of Hays sincerely regrets any inconvenience this may cause to your daily commute. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our streets! 🚗🛣️

If you have any questions, please give the Public Works Department a call at 628-7350.

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Hays, KS
67601

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