About Us

Welcome to Great Bend. We're all the city you need with the hometown charm that you want. If you're hassled with hustle and bustle but still want the convenience of city life, then you are ready to right-size your lifestyle. Come to Great Bend, a progressive city in central Kansas with strong industry bases in manufacturing, agriculture, oil and other businesses. Great Bend is a friendly place where the hectic pace slows to a stroll at your leisure and people gather together just because. There is downtown shopping, community picnics, barbeques, concerts and Main Street parades. Great Bend provides family living at its finest with top-notch schools, quality parks, a renowned wetlands on its outskirts, and a popular water park and zoo. So come to Great Bend ... Visit, Play, Stay!


Optimal Quality of Life

Optimal Quality of Life is what separates Great Bend from many other communities and why it was listed as a "Best Places" city by U.S. News & World Report last September. The national magazine recognized Great Bend for its renowned Shafer Art Gallery at Barton County Community College; its diverse economy from oil to agriculture; and the natural existence of Cheyenne Bottoms near Great Bend, the largest marsh in the interior United States as pluses for our community. Great Bend also has quality schools, quiet and scenic neighborhoods, a low crime rate, a low cost of living and opportunities for jobs in most industries. Away from work, recreational opportunities abound with Great Bend showcasing one of the largest zoos between Kansas City and Denver, a soon-to-open Raptor Rehabilitation Center, and a splashing-good-time water park. Community Theatre, Concert and Band performances provide cultural experiences throughout the year as well.


Our Community

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