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The 8 Best Sports Centers in Kansas!

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Sports facilities and complexes throughout Kansas are not only offering an opportunity to engage in your favorite physical activities, but also a chance to gather with your community. These sports centers feature first-rate equipment for guests to work out, and also youth sports camps, adult leagues, and senior activities. There’s something for every age and skill level at these 8 great sports centers in Kansas. 


13th Street Sports Park, Andover, KS

When the weather is warm, pack a picnic and head over to the 13th Street Sports Park in Andover. There is a picnic shelter, charcoal pits, and spacious areas for all types of group sports. The Andover Community Center is also in the park and is another option for indoor activities.

Mid-America West Sports Complex, Shawnee, KS

This recreational facility provides fitness opportunities for girls, boys, adults, and other groups and organizations, according to its site. Inside the sports complex, you’ll find the Okun Fieldhouse, which is a 56,500-square-foot indoor sports facility. Okun features four basketball courts, eight volleyball courts, and concessions. 

Emporia Rec Center, Emporia, KS

Since the early 1950s, the Emporia Rec Center has been providing fun youth and adult programs. Emporia offers a wide range of enjoyable sports. Whether you prefer the fitness center and walking tracks, or taking a plunge into the swimming pools, this center has it all. 

Blue Valley Recreation Sports Complex, Overland Park, KS

This Overland Park sports complex offers six batting cages (four for baseball, and two for fast-pitch softball), three speeds and an attendant on duty to supervise. Along with this, Blue Valley has playgrounds, picnic shelters, and climbing rocks. Be sure to also check out the youth and adult sports leagues and sports camps! 

YMCA Greater Wichita, Wichita, KS

Community centers like the Greater Wichita YMCA in Wichita is another good option to keep yourself, your family and everyone active. Summer, winter, fall or spring, this YMCA has many scheduled events and individual activities planned. 

Ottawa Recreation Commission, Ottawa, KS

The Goppert Building, part of the Ottawa Recreation Commission, features everything from an indoor walking track, cardio exercise equipment, indoor basketball court, as well as after-school programs and senior activities. 

Sports Pavilion, Lawrence, KS

Keep moving, keep participating at the Sports Pavilion in Lawrence located at Rock Chalk Park. A state-of-the-art sports center that will include the whole family or the dedicated individual, all looking for the best sports facility in Kansas.

365 Sports Complex, Inman, KS

This sports complex is available for hourly rent for any team looking for a practice space. The turf field accommodates football, baseball, softball, soccer, speed & agility training, as well as volleyball. Inside you’ll also find three pitching mounds, a conference room for teams and coaches, as well as snacks and drinks.  

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