Celebrate with HRC

BIRTHDAY PARTIES @ Rec Center

HRC offers a number of fun and exciting birthday party experiences for kids of all ages. See below for information about current party experiences.

See the refund policy at the bottom of the page

CURRENT REC CENTER PARTY EXPERIENCES
All parties must be booked 2 weeks in advance!
Currently taking reservations for August - May

Party Themes are subject to change
Themes as of 8/14/25

Fall 2025/Winter 2026 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.
-Sundays - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m

You’ll 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.

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.

Slime Lab: 3 & older
Dive into a world of ooey-gooey fun at the Slime Lab! This party lets kids become slime scientists as they mix up their own slippery, stretchy creations. With loads of add-ins and colors to choose from, everyone leaves with a one-of-a-kind slime they made themselves.

Sports Spectacular: 5 & older
Celebrate your child’s special day with our Sports Spectacular Party. Dive into non-stop fun in our gymnasium, where they’ll enjoy everything from scooter board races, relay games, and parachute games to kickball and dodgeball, all tailored to the birthday child’s age.

Tech Tear Down Party: 6 & older
Unleash your inner inventor at the Tech Tear Down Party! Perfect for curious kids, this hands-on party gives participants the chance to explore the inner workings of everyday electronics like computers, clocks, radios, and more. With tools in hand and safety gear on, kids will take apart real tech, discovering the gears, wires, and circuits inside.

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

💸 Updated Refund & Cancellation Policy - Effective August 1, 2025

📆 Standard Refund Policy

Refunds are based on how far in advance the cancellation is made:

• More than 30 days before rental: 100% refund

• 15–30 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).

🎓 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.

🌧 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.

🛑 Holiday Closures

HRC does not allow rentals on these dates:

• Thanksgiving Day & the Friday after

• Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

• New Year’s Day (HRC closes at noon on New Year’s Eve)

If your reservation is affected by a closure and you were not informed, a full refund will be issued.

📌 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.