Main Contact Info:

• Operations: (620) 663-6179
• Location: 4401 West 4th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67501 Map/Get Directions
• Hours: Complex open during leagues and events

Who to Contact:

• Randy Carter, superintendent of recreation: rcarter@hutchrec.com or (620) 663-6179

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Facility Information:

Built in 1980 by Larry Brown, owner of L & B Oil, this state-of-the-art complex and grandstands is home to seven multi-use ball fields and two sand volleyball courts. All seven fields have 300-foot fences and skinned infields. Along with the fields, there are concessions stands, restrooms, gift shop, and an upper deck balcony area that looks out to Fields 1-4. Hutch Rec took over Fun Valley operations in 2015.

Facility History:

• Opened for play Memorial Day weekend of 1980.
• In 1981 Fun Valley hosted the USSSA Women’s Class “A” World Tournament.
• In 1983 the City of Hutchinson, Kansas purchased the complex.
• In 1989 clubhouse, observation decks, sand volleyball courts, playground, and an office complex were added.
• In 1989 Fun Valley was named Sportsplex Operators and Directors Association Complex of the year by USSSA.
• In 1993 USSSA Fun Valley was awarded Softball Complex of the year.
• In 1995 two additional fields were lighted.
• In 1996 red shale was incorporated into in fields to enhance playability.
• In 1996 and 1998 Fun Valley also hosted the North American Fast Pitch Association World Series.
• In 2015, the operation of Fun Valley was handed over to the Hutchinson Recreation Commission.

Facility Fun Facts:

• For the grand opening in 1980, a real live horse was raffled off.
• Jim Stafford, Barbara Mandrel, and the Oak Ridge Boys all famous celebrities in the 80’s made guest appearances.
• USSSA in Kansas was started in 1980.
• Multiple World, Regional and State tournaments have been hosted at Fun Valley.
• Fun Valley has hosted 40 USSSA world Tournaments, 14 USSSA Divisional Tournaments, and multiple state tournaments.
• Have hosted 11 National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournaments for Women’s Fast Pitch and NAIA tournaments.

Main Contact Info:

• Operations: (620) 663-6179
• Location: 9 Emerson Loop West in Carey Park • Hutchinson, KS 67501 Map/Get Directions
• Hours: Complex is open during leagues and events

Who to Contact:

• Randy Carter, superintendent of recreation: rcarter@hutchrec.com or (620) 663-6179

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Hobart-Detter Field, located in Carey Park, boasts as one of the most historic baseball fields in the Midwest. Major League legends Mickey Mantle, Roger Clemens, and Barry Bonds all have played at Hobart-Detter Field early in their pre-Major League careers. The Field currently hosts the Hutchinson Monarchs, Hutchinson Community College, and Hutchinson High school teams. It also has hosted USSSA wood bat and high school state tournaments and KCAC Conference championships.

Facility History:

Hobart – Detter Field located in Carey Park in Hutchinson KS. It is one of the most historic ballparks in the Midwest. In fact, the name Hobart-Detter is actually the third rename of this historic park. We have put together a very short timeline of this historic park but we encourage you to read “A History of Baseball in Hutchinson KS” by Jim Swint for the full story.

In 1948 the city manager called for a new park to be built Carey Park hence Carey Park Ball diamond was born. On May 15, 1962, a resolution was read to the city commission by commissioner Hod Humiston requesting that the Carey Park diamond be named in honor of W.M. “Bud” Detter. “Bud” Detter, a lifelong Reno County resident. Bud served as the first to do radio broadcasts of sporting events in Hutchinson. Through the 1960’s the American Legion contracted with the city to lease and operate Bud Detter Field. On November 24, 1970, the beginning of another glorious chapter in Hutchinson baseball history began when the city commission voted 4-1 to transfer the lease of Bud Detter Field to Hutchinson Baseball Enterprises and its president, local businessman, Nelson Hobart.

Nelson Hobart in 1980, did a major Bud Detter facelift. New steel light towers replaced the wooden poles, restrooms, dressing rooms, and concessions were remodeled, 90 feet of new bleachers were added along with a spacious press box and a new scoreboard. In 1985, Nelson Hobart gave up his Hutchinson Broncs affiliation and his lease of Bud Detter Field. In 1990 the field was renovated again. On February 5, 1991, the Hutchinson city commission voted to rename Bud Detter Field to Hobart-Detter Field.

Facility Fun Facts:

• Currently hosts Hutchinson Community College, Hutch High school, and the Hutch Monarchs summer league baseball team.
• Hosted USSSA Next Level Showcase, Kansas Wood Bat and high school State Tournaments.
• Hosted KCAC conference championships
• Mickey Mantle, Roger Clemens, and Barry Bonds have all played at Hobart- Detter.