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Parks & Recreation

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1. Where can I find out about special Recreation events in Colby?

Check the Recreation calendar or contact the Recreation Department during office hours Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (785) 460-4440

Recreation Web Page

2. How do I register for recreation activities?

Three times a year we publish a brochure (January-May, May-August, August-December).

There are three ways to register for programs.
Print the form off of the web page and mail it to the Recreation Department (285 E 5th, Colby, KS 67701).
Come to the office and fill out the forms.
Watch the front window display at the Sports Shoppe (400 N Franklin) for available date to register for recreation programs. Colby Recreation Information

3. Does the City of Colby have facilities available to rent for special occasions?

The Colby Community Building is a multi-use rental facility in downtown Colby.

Sporting events, family reunions, meetings, classes, concerts and parties are a few of the events that are held in the building.

Check the website for contact information about reserving the building. Community Building Web Page

4. Where are the parks located in Colby?

There are 160.9 acres of parks in Colby. Young Memorial Field is set in the 38 acre park that houses the ball fields in the NorthEast edge of town (9th and Lane).

Fike park is the located in downtown Colby (8th & Franklin). This 9.9 acre park North of the swimming pool. Fike Park plays host to many events during the summer months.

Villa High park is 20 acres with a fishing pond. This park is located North of Colby Community College on Range Avenue.

Westside park in also 20 acres and is located at the north end of Smith Drive.

Buffalo park follows Prairie dog creek through the middle of town.

J.K Phillips park is 4 acres on the West edge of town on 4th Street.

Brookside, Three Corner and Copeland Parks are 26 acres. Contact the Recreation Department for information on these Parks. (785) 460-4440 Colby Park Information

5. What is the age cut off for Colby Recreation baseball and softball?

The cutoff date for baseball and softball is January 1 of each year. Whatever age a child is on January 1st is the division they play in. If a child has a birthday after January 1st that child may play up with the next division. If a child turns 6 after January 1 the parent has the choice to move the child up to the next level.

Children may be moved up with Recreation Board approval.

6. How do I receive the early registration discount?

Registration forms must be returned to the Recreation Department before 5:00 pm on the deadline date.

Programs that are listed with ND next to the cost are not subject to the $5 discount.