Westmoreland has an active community that supports local activities, school events and business happenings.
The local K-12 school district rates top-notch for exceptional educational environment.
Below you will find a list of the organizations and clubs in and around Westmoreland.
Organizations/Clubs
American Legion Post 186
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 186
Boy Scouts of America Pack 97
Girl Scouts of America Troop 7727
Knights of Columbus-St. Joseph Catholic Church
Masonic Lodge
Red Hat Ladies
Westmoreland Service Club
Westy Trailblazers 4H Club
Westmoreland Area Chamber - see Area Chamber tab above
Education
K-12 Public Education
USD 323 District Office 201 S. 3rd St, Westmoreland 785.457.3732
Westmoreland Elementary 205 S. 4th St, Westmoreland 785.457.3462
Rock Creek Jr./Sr. High School 9355 Flush Rd, St. George 785.457.3688 or 785.494.8591
Parks and Recreation
American Legion (City Park) Main Street
Open areas, playground equipment, picnic tables and tennis court
Dechairo Park/Hand Dug Well - North Highway 99
Open areas, picnic pavilion (may be reserved by calling City Hall 785.457.3361) next to the Hand Dug Well
Scott Springs Park - South Highway 99
Bronze oxen team pulls a covered wagon to mark the location of the Oregon Trail through the area, covered picnic table, informational signage, original Scott Springs
City Swimming Pool - 613 Campbell Street 785.457.3711
Open daily during the summer season. Season passes and daily rates, swim lessons, special events, water aerobic classes, playground, book for private parties
Community Center - 201 Main Street
Available for reservation (fees apply) for personal and public events. Call or email City Hall for more information and availability 785.457.3361 or westycity@bluevalley.net
Youth Summer Sports
The Westmoreland Recreation Committee organizes sports leagues of summer baseball and softball for children in elementary school through eighth grade.
Places of Worship
United Methodist Church - 109 Main Street 785.457.3491
Sunday worship, Sunday School, Westmoreland Community Care Home worship, adult choir, youth group, monthly breakfast, fundraising meals
Westmoreland Christian Church - 3rd & Armer Streets
St. Joseph Catholic Church - 8965 Flush Rd., St. George, KS
Fostoria Baptist Church - 7209 Chestnut, Fostoria, KS 785.485.2382
Lodging and RV Parks
Oregon Trail RV Park and Campground - 407 Highway 99, Westmoreland
30 minutes north of I-70 on US Highway 99. Owned and operated by the City of Westmoreland with 16 graveled sites, 12 with full hookup, 4 with water and electricity only. Playground, horse shoe pits, showers (open only in warm weather). Close to city swimming pool and city owned 9 hole disc golf course. Directly north of the Hand Dug Well. Come and camp on the Oregon Trail with a beautiful view of the morning sunrise. Rates beginning April 1, 2019: $25 a night for 30/50 amp and water only; $35 a night for 30/50 amp full hookups. For reservations please call City Hall during regular business hours at 785.457.3361. A self-check in station is available for after hours, but reservations are preferred. For a map of the sites, please
Bed & Buggy Inn - 11555 Myers Valley Rd., St. George 785.494.8232
Health Services
Westmoreland Community Care Home and Assisted Living - Main & Highway 99 785.457.2801
Westmoreland Family Health Clinic - 304 Main Street, Westmoreland 785.457.9890
Pottawatomie County Health Department - 320 Main Street, Westmoreland 785.457.3719
The West Pharm - 402 Main Street, Westmoreland 785.457.3611
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES
The City of Westmoreland has the following employment opportunities:
· Seasonal maintenance position-includes but not limited to, mowing of city properties, weed-eating, planting and watering of flower beds, equipment repairs and maintenance, etc. Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
This position will be open until filled.
· Assistant pool manager and lifeguards for the 2020 pool season-Prior experience and current certification preferred but not mandatory. Closing date for these positions in by NOON, April 3, 2020.
For more information, or to obtain an application, contact City Hall during regular business hours.
The City of Westmoreland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Westmoreland Comprehensive Plan is available for viewing by
Westmoreland Craft Club
Like to craft? Want to learn a craft? Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the Westmoreland Community Center. Bring your current craft, snacks to share and a friend or two. Several different crafts happen each month.
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