Celebrate with HRC
BIRTHDAY PARTIES @ Rec Center
HRC offers several fun and exciting birthday party experiences for kids of all ages. See below for information about current party experiences.
CURRENT REC CENTER PARTY EXPERIENCES
All parties must be booked 2 weeks in advance!
Party Themes are subject to change
Spring/Summer Party Times are:
-Fridays - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
-Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
OR 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Youβll receive a two-hour room rental, 15 minutes to decorate and gather your guests, 45 minutes of structured activity based on the theme you pick, and an hour to use the room as you wish (eat cake, open gifts, etc.). Each party package is just $65.00. You will need to be out of the space at the end of your scheduled time so we can prepare for the next rental.
sPRING/SUMMER THEMES
Tiny Tot Funland: 1-5 year olds
The Tiny Tot Funland party is a magical world of fun for the tiny tots aged 1-5. With a variety of pint-sized equipment, possibly including a bouncy house, obstacle courses, and other play equipment, each party is a unique adventure! Older children are welcome but are only allowed on limited equipment.
Adopt a Pet: 2 & older
Each guest chooses a pet to adopt, gives it a name, and fills out an adoption certificate. Kids can decorate collars or carriers, play animal-themed games, and take home their furry new pet.
Sports Spectacular: 5 & older
Celebrate your childβs special day with our Sports Spectacular Party. Dive into non-stop fun in our gymnasium, where theyβll enjoy everything from scooter board races, relay games, and parachute games to kickball and dodgeball, all tailored to the birthday childβs age.
Lego Builder Bash: 5 & older
Build, create, and complete at LEGO Builder Bash! Kids will tackle fun building challenges, team design competitions, and imaginative construction projects.
POOL PARTIES @ HAP
Host your birthday party or celebration in style at the Hays Aquatic Park!
Parties include reserved tables and deck space on the upper deck of the bathhouse, plus all the swimming and water games you can handle.
POOL PARTY PACKAGES ARE ONLY OFFERED FROM JUNE - AUGUST ONLY
Pool parties are held from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday - Sunday, during open swim hours.
Your group can swim all day; this is just the time that the upper deck is open for your party.
Reservation fee: $100.00 (2026 Rate)
This includes admission fee for 25 people (each additional person will be an additional $4.50)
and reserved tables and upper deck space.
Please remember that EVERYONE who enters the facility, swimming or not, must pay an admission fee.
πΈ Updated Refund & Cancellation Policy
- Effective August 1, 2025
π Standard Refund Policy
Refunds are based on how far in advance the cancellation is made:
More than 30 days before rental: 100% refund
15β30 days before rental: 50% refund
14 days or less: No refund
Refunds will be returned to the original payment method when possible. If not, a refund check will be mailed, or a credit can be applied to your HRC account (valid for 6 months).
π Holiday & High-Demand Weekends
These dates include:
Graduation weekends (FHSU, HHS, TMP, etc.)
Saturday/Sunday after Thanksgiving
Weekends around Christmas & New Year's
Refunds will not be issued for these dates after 14 calendar days from the original booking, unless HRC cancels the reservation.
π§ Weather or Facility Closure
If HRC cancels your rental due to weather, maintenance, or emergencies, a full refund will be issued.
If the facility stays open but the weather is questionable, refund requests will be reviewed case-by-case.
π Holiday Closures
HRC does not allow rentals on these dates:
Thanksgiving Day & the Friday after
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
New Yearβs Day (HRC closes at noon on New Yearβs Eve)
If your reservation is affected by a closure and you were not informed, a full refund will be issued.
π Additional Notes
No refunds for no-shows.
Renters arriving early or leaving late will be charged for extra time.
Multi-day or large rentals may require a custom agreement with additional terms.