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Small-town Living in Charming Great Bend, Kansas
2.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 16, 2018)
Located in the Central Kansas plains, Great Bend is the epitome of a small Midwestern town. I love living in Great Bend, Kansas because of the unmatched sense of community spirit. This close-knit town offers the best of country living from its down-home friendliness to its charmi ...Read More
ng historic downtown area. The city centers around the Barton Community College as well as its public schools. Primarily a farming community, careers in agriculture are the primary source of job opportunities in this town. Great Bend is located about one hour from the Wichita metro area.
The best area in Great Bend is Brit Spaugh Park, which is home to the Great Bend Zoo, the Wetlands Aquatic Center, various sports fields, and even a BMX park. Veteran's Memorial Park boasts a 18-hole disc golf course, walking trails, a fishing lake, and more. This sleepy little town is not ideal for those looking for an eclectic nightlife or big-city shopping, but the community cannot be beat.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Great Bend, KS Livability
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Great Bend?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Breaking the Sod park
Eisenhower Park
Musical instruments
Veteran's Memorial Park
Roger Brining Model Airfield
Nelson Stone Memorial Park
Brit Spaugh Park
Heizer Park
Entertainment
Kansas Oil and Gas Museum
Golden Belt Cinema
Walnut Bowl
Great Bend Zoo
Wetland Water Park
Expo Center
Food & Drink
Braum's
Burger King
Sonic
Long John Silver's
Taco Bell
Wendy's
Subway
Arby's
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Commute
Is public transit available in Great Bend?
Of all people who commute,
0.7% take public transportation in
Great Bend.