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Community Services

  • CITY COUNCIL UPDATED LAKE FEES EFFECTIVE 01/01/2021. See bottom of page...

    If you have any questions on availability of spots or pricing, please call the Lake Manager at 402-540-5149.

    Thank You. Please stay safe by washing your hands and maintaining social distancing.

    CENTRALIA LAKE

    The Centralia Lake is located 2 miles South of Centralia on G Road/Highway 187 and 1 mile West on 72nd Road.

    The Centralia Lake has 52 spots throughout the entire lake. There are 12 spots that are only MONTH long rentals. The rest of the spots are first come first serve.

    The Lake Manager is William Flentie and he is out at the lake during the lake season, April - October each year.

    Parking Permits, Camping Permit and Boating Permits are REQUIRED.

    There is a fee for not displaying your permit properly.
    Rules and Reulgations are posted at multiple spots throughout the lake.

    You can get your permits from the Lake Manager at the Centralia Lake.
    Questions, call the lake manager at 402-540-5149.

     

    CENTRALIA LAKE PERMITS

    Vehicle & Recreation Permits

    Parking Permits
    Daily First Vehicle.......................................................... $5.00
    Daily Second + Vehicle.................................................. $3.00
    Annual 1st Vehicle...........................................................$30.00
    Annual Second + Vehicle............................................... $10.00

    Camping Permits
    Primitive Camping.......................................................... $10.00
    Annual Camping Permit................................................. $50.00
    Annual Permit - Daily Utility Hookup 30AMP...................$10.00/day
    Annual Permit - Daily Utility Hookup 50AMP...................$12.00/day
    Daily Permit - Daily Utility Hookup 30 AMP.................... $20.00/day
    Daily Permit - Daily Utility Hookup 50 AMP.................... $22.00/day
    Second + Tent Camping................................................. $1.00each
    Renting a Camping Spot for 1 Month.............................$300.00 per month

    Boating Permits
    Motor Boat Daily Permit.................................................. $5.00
    Motor Boat Annual Permit............................................... $50.00
    Jet-Ski Daily Permit........................................................ $10.00
    Jet-Ski Annual Permit.................................................... $75.00

     

    NEW RATES EFFECTIVE 01/01/2021

    The City Council approved new Centralia Lake rates starting 01/01/2021.

     

    LAKE RATES STARTING 01/01/2021

     

    Parking Fees per vehicle

    ANNUAL PERMIT: $30

    DAILY: $5 per day

     

    Camping Fees per camper

    DAILY: $20 per night UTILITY CAMPING

    DAILY: $10 per night PRIMITIVE CAMPING

    WEEKLY: $15 per night (paying for a 7-day week at a time)

    MONTHLY: $13 per night (paying for a month at a time)

    *PRMITIVE campers must park in the designated areas for primitive campers.

    TENT CAMPING: $5 per TENT per night

    *TENT camping must be in grass areas.

     

    Boating Fees per boat

    ANNUAL PERMIT: $100

    DAILY: $10 per day (motorized)

    DAILY: $5 per day (non-motorized)

     

    Jet Ski Fees per jet ski

    ANNUAL PERMIT: $175

    DAILY: $15 per day

     

    Senior discount (65 years +) 10%

    * Senior discount is not available to be used on the shelter house rental or weddings at the Centralia Lake.

    Shelter House Rental: $20/day

    Weddings:$200

     

    Lake Map 2020

  • POOL

    The City Pool opens from May to August each year.

    2019 Closing Date 08/11/2019


    Hours of the pool are:

    Sunday - Friday : 1:00PM - 8:00PM

    Saturday : 1:00PM - 7:00PM

    Centralia Pool Phone Number: 785-857-3988

    Season Passes

    Children 4 years to 12 years are $2/day.
    Children 13+ years are $3/day.
    Single Season Pass is $40/person.
    Family Four Season Pass is $100. (Immediate Family Only)
    Add an additional member to Family Four Season Pass for $10/person.

    You can purchase Pool Passes at City Hall or during open hours at the Pool.

    GENERAL RULE: Any child 8 years old or younger or any child who can not swim across the pool unaccompanied MUST be ACCOMPANIED and SUPERVISED by a person 14 years or older at all times or the Lifeguards on duty can ask the child to refran from getting in the pool or leave the pool until an adult (14 years of age +) can arrive to accompany him/her.

  • HIDDEN PARK

    Hidden Park is located at 5th & John Riggins Ave. This park has tennis courts, basketball courts and a large playground that was installed August 2015.
    The Centralia Pool is also located within this park.
    If you would like to reserve the Shelter house for an activity, please call City Hall at 785-857-3764, cost to reserve is FREE.

    BASEBALL FEILDS

    The baseball feilds are located on the South end of Town on Walnut between 5th & 6th Street. 
    If you are interested in playing baseball and softball, please contact Janel Huninghake at City Hall.

    Visit the Centralia Baseball/Softball Association Facebook page to keep up on the latest news.
    T-Ball is offered as well for players 3 years of age - KinderPrep age.
    Season runs Spring to Summer each year.

    SOCCER FEILDS

    There a park at 3rd and Main Street where soccer nets are set out during Spring and Summer for children to play on.
    If you are interested in paying soccer, please contact Kim Durland with Corning Cougar Soccer.
    Kiddie Soccer is offered to KinderPrep classes.
    Season runs in the Fall of each year

    FOURTH STREET PARK

    There is a park located South of 4th and Main Street. Here is a small place to sit.
    The old Jail is located there for History enthusiasts. 

     

     

  • CENTRALIA LIBRARY

    LOCATION: 520 4TH STREET
    PHONE: 785-857-3331
    WEBSITE: WWW.CENTRALIALIBRARY.COM

    THE CENTRALIA LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 10TH - SEPTEMBER 30TH FOR RENOVATIONS!
    CHECK ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE UPDATES!

    Monday 10:30AM to 7:00PM
    Tuesday CLOSED
    Wednesday 8:30AM to 2:00PM
    Thursday 8:30AM to 2:00PM
    Friday 8:30AM to 2:00PM & 4:00PM to 6:00PM
    Saturday 8:30AM to 12:00PM

    Mission Statement

    The Mission of the Centralia Community Library is to provide diverse cultural opportunities for reading, learning, and entertainment to all citizens within its service area.

    Library Card Information

    Your library card allows you to check out ten items at a time, but only two items may be movies. You must present his or her card to check out materials on someone's card that is not your own. (This includes family members.) All materials are checked out for three weeks (This includes movies.).
    An item may be renewed only once and then must be returned. If you have overdue materials, no new materials can be checked out until you have returned or renewed those overdue materials. This will mean that if your materials have been renewed once, no new materials will be available until the overdue materials have been returned. Even if you have only one overdue item, you will be unable to check out additional material until the overdue item is renewed (provided it has not been renewed previously) or has been returned.

    Donations to the Library

    The library will accept donations of books and movies with the understanding that they may be used or disposed of as the library determines is appropriate. Gifts that are not added to the collection will be placed on the spring book sale.
    If requested, the library will supply a letter listing the number of items donated. Gifts of items other than materials or money, not covered by written policies shall be considered by the librariean and the library board.
    The library reserves the privelege of using cash donations in a manner that will best serve the operation of the library and its service to patrons. If cash donations are made with requests for specific materials to be purchased, the Materials Selection and Collection Development Policy shall apply.

     

  • The Centralia Community Center is located at 106 John Riggins Ave, Centralia, KS 66415

    Interested in renting the Community Center?

    Call Sheri Burdiek at 785-799-5008 or email at saburdiek@bluevalley.net.

    Rates:

    Weddings/All Day Functions          $425.00
    Day before decorating                    NO CHARGE
    Add. day(s) to decorate                  $50.00/day
    Dance/Dinner/Reception                $200.00
    Meeting/Shower/6 hours max        $100.00
    Add. hour rented                            $25.00/hour after 6 hours
    North Room (small) 4 hrs max      $75.00
    Add. hour rented                           $15.00/hour after 4 hours
    Auctions                                        $250.00
    Vendor Shows                               $250.00
    Table Rent                                     $5.00/table
    Chair Rent                                    $1.00/chair
    If the dance/reception is PRIVATE, an additional $150.00 is due.

     

    DEPOSIT: $75.00

    KEY: Can be picked up day of event from authorized booking person.

    The deposit for the rental MUST BE paid at the time of the booking. Deposit is NOT refundable upon cancellation and will be refunded if the facility that was rented passes the inspection after the event.

    Make Checks Payable to the Centralia Community Center.

    RULES OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER:

    1. No smoking in the Community Building.

    2. Do not prop open any doors.

    3. Table and chairs are not to leave the building.

    4. All renters must furnish their own trashbags for the event they are holding.

    5. Nothing in the refridgerator is to be removed without permission from someone from PRIDE.

    6. If you use the Community Center towels, please wash and return as soon as you can.

    7. Do not use tape on the walls, only use push pins or ceiling clips.

    8. Shut off air conditioner/heat (including kitchen a/c), bathroom fans and all lights when you are leaving the Community Center.

    WEDDING/RECEPTION/DANCE INFORMATION:
    Beer, Soda, Liquor, Wine, and more can be brought in during the reception but must be out by the time of the dance. 
    NO ALCOHOL CAN BE CONSUMED OUTSIDE OF THE COMMUNITY BUILDING, THIS INCLUDES THE PARKING LOT.
    Reception Bar must be closed 1/2 hour prior to the dance. 
    No beverages are allowed in to the dance.
    The PRIDE group will open a concession stand at the dance in order for people to purchase drinks for the dance.
    Must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol!
    Dances must wrap up and everyone must be out of the hall by 12:00AM.
    Concession window closes at 11:45PM.
    The rental party is responsible for the cleanup after the event and arranging tables for dance following the reception.
    *The rental party isn't responsible for cleanup if it is a dance. The PRIDE group will clean up following a dance.
     

  • SCHOOLS

    Visit USD 380 Centralia Website

    Visit Centralia Schools Facebook Page

    Visit Centralia School Alumni Website

    The Centralia school is part of USD 380 Frankfort - Vermillion - Centralia district.

    Preschool and Kinderprep programs are located in Vermillion.
    Kindergarten through 12th Grade programs are located in Centralia.

    Please contact the school to receive more information on enrolling and activities.
    Phone: 785-857-3324

  • CEMETERY

    The Centralia Cemetery is located north of town on 92nd Road. 

    CONTACT INFO FOR CEMENTARY BOARD
    President: Marjorie Feldkamp - 785-246-6899 or 785-799-5790
    Secretary: Joy Glatczak - 785-857-3538 or 785-799-7089
    Treasurer: Ron Little - 785-857-3559 or 785-799-5459
    Cementary Books: Marsha Walters - 785-857-3769 or 785-844-1959
    Faye Weyer - 785-857-3583 or 785-294-2838

  • Centralia Post Office

    The Centralia Post Office is located at 505 4th Street.
    Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8AM to 12PM