Hastings Parks & Recreation maintains over 300 acres providing a wide variety of recreational opportunities in the community. Click here for a complete listing of City Parks.

Heartwell Park
East Side Blvd. & Lakeside Drive
In the middle of a historic residential neighborhood the park is a mile around and is perfect for walking, jogging and bike riding. The park also includes a playground, wading pool, grills, picnic tables and duck/fishing pond with an observation island.  

Brickyard Park
Woodland Ave. & "D" St.
Built on the site of a former brick-making factory, remains of the kilns can still be seen on the east side of the park.  Attributes of this park include a  walking trail, picnic shelter, basketball courts, grills, picnic tables, restrooms and a playground as well as an outdoor amphitheater which is the site of many concerts each summer. The terrain, combined with adequate snow cover, also makes this park a popular sledding location.

Lake Hastings
Northshore Drive off of Burlington
An ideal location for swimming, boating, sailing, jet-skiing and fishing.  The Pioneer Spirit Trail also winds its way around the park providing a great place for walking, bike riding and rollerblading.  The park also includes, ball diamonds, grills, picnic tables, play grounds, sand volleyball courts and a frisbee golf course. For permission to camp or to inquire about boating/fishing permits please call Parks & Recreation at (402) 461-2324.

Hastings Dog Park
Hwy. 6 & D Street (just off of Spencer Ave)
55 acres of fenced in freedom for your pooch! Take off their leashes and let them run, open daily between 6 am and 11 pm.