Editing Goddard, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Sedgwick County, Kansas}}
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|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = George Liebe 
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|leader_name1             = Keaton Michael Fish
|leader_title2            = [[City Administrator]]
|leader_name2             = Craig Crosset <ref name="gov1"/>

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'''Goddard''' is a city in [[Sedgwick County, Kansas|Sedgwick County]], [[Kansas]], United States,<ref name="GNIS"/> and a western [[suburb]] of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]].  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 5,084.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Goddard, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2026725 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114235554/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2026725 |archive-date=November 14, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Census-2020-QF">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts; Goddard, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/goddardcitykansas/POP010220 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=September 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907113101/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/goddardcitykansas/POP010220 |archive-date=September 7, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 Sedgwick County.png|thumb|left|1915 Railroad Map of Sedgwick County]]
In 1883, Ezekiel Wilder purchased farmland on the planned railway of the [[Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway]] south of Blendon, Kansas, approximately {{convert|10|mi|km}} west of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]].<ref name=History>{{cite web | title = History | publisher = City of Goddard, Kansas | url = http://www.goddardks.gov/Community/History/ | access-date = 2014-06-27 | archive-date = August 6, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140806041244/http://www.goddardks.gov/Community/History/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> There, he established the town of Goddard in honor of J. F. Goddard, former third vice-president of the ATSF Railway.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n138 139]}}</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ukMKAAAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA6 The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway and Auxiliary Companies - Annual Meetings, and Directors and Officers; January 1, 1902]</ref> The railroad reached Goddard in 1884, and a post office was established there the same year. Several buildings were relocated from Blendon, including the town hall and the planned [[Methodism|Methodist]] church.  Goddard was officially [[municipal corporation|incorporated]] in 1910.

On June 23, 1969, an F4 tornado struck Goddard. No fatalities occurred, but six people were injured.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/19690623.20.10 |title=Tornado History Project: 19690623.20.10 |access-date=2018-04-22 |archive-date=2018-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423033810/http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/19690623.20.10 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>

In recent decades as Wichita has expanded westward, a growing number of commuters have settled in Goddard, transforming it from a rural agricultural community into a suburb.

==Geography==
Goddard is located at {{coord|37|39|35|N|97|34|27|W|type:city}} (37.659706, -97.574271)<ref name="GNIS"/> at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 m).<ref name="GNIS"/> Goddard lies on [[U.S. Route 54 in Kansas|U.S. Route 54]] in south-central Kansas, immediately west of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]].<ref name=KDOT/>

The community lies approximately {{convert|12|mi|km}} southwest of the [[Arkansas River]] and {{convert|8|mi|km}} north-northeast of the [[Ninnescah River]] in the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands region of the [[Great Plains]].<ref name=KDOT>{{cite web | title = 2003-2004 Official Transportation Map | publisher = [[Kansas Department of Transportation]] | year = 2003 | url = http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/HistoricStateMaps/2003-04Mapside.pdf | access-date = 2011-03-28}}</ref><ref name=CountyMap>{{cite web | title = General Highway Map - Sedgwick County, Kansas | publisher = [[Kansas Department of Transportation]] | date = 2009-06-01 | url = http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/county-pdf/sedgwick.PDF | access-date = 2011-03-28}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.49|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| align = 
| 1890 = 210
| 1900 = 225
| 1910 = 225
| 1920 = 255
| 1930 = 255
| 1940 = 248
| 1950 = 274
| 1960 = 533
| 1970 = 955
| 1980 = 1427
| 1990 = 1804
| 2000 = 2037
| 2010 = 4344
| 2020 = 5084
| estyear = 2023
| estimate = 5708
| estref = <ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=March 24, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>
| align-fn = center
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 14, 2014}}</ref><br />2010-2020<ref name="Census-2020-QF"/>
}}
Goddard is part of the [[Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 5,084 people, 1,662 households, and 1,313 families in Goddard.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 997.3 per square mile (385.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,757 housing units at an average density of 344.6 per square mile (133.1/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 84.83% (4,313) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (82.3% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 1.18% (60) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.73% (37) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 1.08% (55) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.79% (91) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 10.39% (528) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 8.44% (429) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 1,662 households, 51.7% had children under the age of 18; 61.3% were married couples living together; 19.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.2% of households consisted of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 4.0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 18.5% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

33.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.6 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $82,270 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,964) and the median family income was $93,393 (+/- $15,884).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $54,132 (+/- $5,208) versus $26,447 (+/- $8,232) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $41,250 (+/- $3,090).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.8% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.1% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Goddard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 4,344 people, 1,442 households, and 1,124 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|979.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,542 housing units at an average density of {{convert|347.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States|racial makeup]] of the city was 91.5% [[White American|White]], 1.2% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.9% [[African American]], 0.8% [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian]], 2.6% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanics and Latinos]] of any race were 6.4% of the population.<ref name=Census2010>{{cite web | title = U.S. Census website | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]] | url = https://www.census.gov | access-date = 2012-07-12}}</ref>

There were 1,442 households, of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98, and the average family size was 3.44.<ref name=Census2010/>

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 35.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.1% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.<ref name=Census2010/>

The median income for a household in the city was $65,139, and the median income for a family was $66,533. Males had a median income of $51,058 versus $33,542 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $22,095. About 3.7% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2010/>

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 2,037 people, 666 households, and 534 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|837.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 698 housing units at an average density of {{convert|287.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.14% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.29% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.98% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.74% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.59% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.21% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 666 households, out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,352, and the median income for a family was $53,690. Males had a median income of $39,881 versus $23,807 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,957. About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]].<ref name=Census2010/>

==Economy==
As of 2012, 75.9% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force. 0.5% was in the armed forces, and 75.3% was in the civilian labor force with 70.4% being employed and 5.0% unemployed. The composition, by occupation, of the employed civilian labor force was:  40.3% in management, business, science, and arts; 22.5% in sales and office occupations; 17.1% in service occupations; 11.6% in production, transportation, and material moving; and 8.4% in natural resources, construction, and maintenance. The three industries employing the largest percentages of the working civilian labor force were:  manufacturing (22.7%); educational services, health care, and social assistance (20.9%); and retail trade (12.4%).<ref name=Census2010/>

The cost of living in Goddard is relatively low; compared to a U.S. average of 100, the cost of living index for the city is 84.5.<ref name=CityData>{{cite web | title = Goddard, Kansas | publisher = City-Data.com | url = http://www.city-data.com/city/Goddard-Kansas.html | access-date = 2014-10-24}}</ref> As of 2012, the median home value in the city was $140,400, the median selected monthly owner cost was $1,341 for housing units with a mortgage and $373 for those without, and the median gross rent was $1,013.<ref name=Census2010/>

==Government==
Goddard is a [[Kansas#Important cities and towns|city of the second class]] with a hybrid Council-Manager form of government.  The [[city council]] consists of five council members and establish the policies and legislation of the city with the mayor acting as the presiding city council member of city council meetings.  The city council meets twice a month.<ref name="gov1">[https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260723 City of Goddard; League of Kansas Municipalities.]</ref>

===2023 controversy===
In 2023, there was a controversy over ex-mayor Hunter Larkin, at that time a council person, engineering a council vote to regain his mayor position.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rohrlich |first=Justin |url=https://news.yahoo.com/23-old-mayor-tried-trump-094933814.html |date=23 January 2023|title=A 23-Year-Old Mayor Tried Trump's Stolen Election Playbook. Only It Worked. |work= Yahoo!News}}</ref>

==Education==
===Primary and secondary education===
[[Goddard USD 265]] operates twelve schools in and around the city:<ref>{{cite web | title = USD 265 Goddard Public Schools | publisher = Goddard Public Schools | url = http://www.goddardusd.com/ | access-date = 2010-06-06}}</ref>
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* Amelia Earhart Elementary School ([[Education in the United States#School grades|Grades]] K-4)
* Clark Davidson Elementary School (K-4)
* Explorer Elementary School (K-4)
* Oak Street Elementary School (K-4)
* Apollo Elementary School (K-4)
* Challenger Intermediate School (5-6)
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* Discovery Intermediate School (5-6)
* Eisenhower Middle School (7-8)
* Goddard Middle School (7-8)
* [[Eisenhower High School (Kansas)|Eisenhower High School]] (9-12)
* [[Goddard High School (Kansas)|Goddard High School]] (9-12)
* Goddard Academy (9-12)
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The [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Wichita]] operates one [[Catholic school]] in Goddard: Holy Spirit Catholic School (Pre-K-8).<ref>{{cite web | title = 2010-11 School Directory | publisher = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Wichita]] | url = http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/formsdownloads/doc_download/1441-10-11-schl-direc-brochure-doc | access-date = 2011-03-28 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110318103406/http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/formsdownloads/doc_download/1441-10-11-schl-direc-brochure-doc | archive-date = 2011-03-18 }}</ref>

===Libraries===
The Goddard Public Library, located downtown, has a collection of over 19000 volumes and offers technology services and literacy programs to the public. The library was created in March 1969 by the Goddard Woman's Club. In 1985 a new library building was constructed after a bond issue passed. The land for this building was donated to the city by the Goddard School District. This building is currently owned by the school district and serves as its conference center. 
The library is located at 201 N. Main Street. In 2019 the library board hired its first director holding an MLS, who then hired the library's first Programming & Outreach Specialist. This began a time of incredible outreach services and growth of the library. In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic hit. This caused a six-week mandatory shutdown, and the library began offering virtual programming. Because of the tireless efforts of staff throughout the pandemic, the library increased its patronage. This led to the library exceeding its 2019 circulation statistics by the end of 2021, a feat that not many public libraries achieved. 
In August 2021, after receiving an ARPA grant from the State Library of Kansas and IMLS, the library purchased a 2006 RV which was gutted and repurposed into a mobile library. The Goddard Public Mobile Library went into service in October 2022, increasing access to library services, programs, and information within the 65 square miles of the school district and other parts of West Wichita.<ref>{{cite web | title = Goddard Public Library - Goddard, KS | publisher = libraries.org - A directory of libraries throughout the world | url = http://librarytechnology.org/libraries/library.pl?id=18354 | access-date = 2014-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Programs | publisher = Goddard Public Library | url = https://www.goddardlibrary.com/programs | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = About Us | publisher = Goddard Public Library | url = https://www.goddardlibrary.com/about_us | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Mobile Library History | publisher = Goddard Public Library | url = https://www.goddardlibrary.com/bookmobile | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = March/April 2023 Newsletter p 9 | publisher = Southeast Kansas Library System | url = https://drive.google.com/file/d/13xDAvGlL7-uYs8DvW1nSN61vQXgSCRYN/view | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[U.S. Route 54]] and [[U.S. Route 400]] run [[Concurrency (road)|concurrently]] east-west through Goddard.<ref name=KDOT/>

===Utilities===
The city government's Public Works Department is responsible for both water provision and waste water management.<ref>{{cite web | title = Public Works | publisher = City of Goddard, Kansas | url = http://www.goddardks.gov/Departments/PublicWorks/ | access-date = 2014-10-24 | archive-date = October 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141024215933/http://www.goddardks.gov/Departments/PublicWorks/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> [[Westar Energy]] provides electric power.<ref name=Utilities>{{cite web | title = Telephone & Utilities | publisher = Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce | url = http://wichitachamber.org/experience_wichita-moving_here-telephone_utilities.php | access-date = 2014-10-24 | archive-date = November 2, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141102132642/http://wichitachamber.org/experience_wichita-moving_here-telephone_utilities.php | url-status = dead }}</ref> Most residents use [[natural gas]] for heating fuel; service is provided by [[Kansas Gas Service]].<ref name=CityData/><ref name=Utilities/>

==Media==
Goddard is in both the [[Media in Wichita, Kansas|Wichita radio and television markets]].<ref>{{cite web | title = 2011 Arbitron Radio Metro Map | publisher = [[Arbitron]] | url = http://www.arbitron.com/downloads/arb_us_metro_map_11.pdf | access-date = 2014-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Kansas [Map] | publisher = EchoStar Knowledge Base | url = http://dishuser.org/TVMarkets/Maps/kansas.gif | access-date = 2014-10-24 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110726000406/http://dishuser.org/TVMarkets/Maps/kansas.gif | archive-date = 2011-07-26 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
The city government maintains two parks in the community, Linear Park and Means Memorial Park, as well as a municipal swimming pool.<ref>{{cite web | title = Facilities | publisher = City of Goddard | url = https://www.goddardks.gov/facilities/facility/details/Goddard-Linear-Park-2 | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Goddard City Pool | publisher = City of Goddard, Kansas | url = https://www.goddardks.gov/208/Pool| access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref>

==Culture==

===Events===
Goddard's Chamber of Commerce, Lions Clubs International Lions Club, Goddard Public Library, and the City of Goddard organize and promote many community events throughout the year, including a Lions Club Car show/Easter Egg Hunt, Neighbors United, Garage Sale Day, Independence Day Firework Display, National Night Out, Fall Festival, Goddard Community Gatherings, Community Thanksgiving Feast, StoryTime with Santa, and Christmas on Main Street.<ref name="Goddard Community Events">{{cite web | title = Community Events | publisher = Goddard Chamber of Commerce | url = https://www.goddardchamber.net/goddard-community-events?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn_OlBhDhARIsAG2y6zMNh6E6Uh_iUmVqiyTgDW3BiYsAAV7kupov33ZY5f5Ag0-hqfnkYFUaAioBEALw_wcB | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref><ref name="Goddard Lions Club">{{cite web | title = Goddard Lions Clube | publisher = Goddard Lions Club | url = https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/goddardks/ | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref><ref name="Goddard Public Library">{{cite web | title = Goddard Public Library | publisher = Goddard Public Library | url = https://www.goddardlibrary.com | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref><ref name="City of Goddard">{{cite web | title = City of Goddard | publisher = City of Goddard | url = https://www.goddardks.gov/ | access-date = 2023-07-23}}</ref>

===Points of interest===
[[Lake Afton Public Observatory]], a volunteer-run Observatory open to the public on weekend nights, is located south of Goddard.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lakeafton.com/|title=Lake Afton Public Observatory|last=Observatory|first=Lake Afton Public|website=www.lakeafton.com|access-date=2018-01-03}}</ref>

Tanganyika Wildlife Park, a privately owned [[zoo]] specializing in the breeding of endangered species.<ref>{{cite web | title = About Tanganyika Wildlife Park | publisher = Tanganyika Wildlife Park | url = http://www.twpark.com/about.php | access-date = 2011-02-18}}</ref> The Park is open yearly from April to October.<ref>{{cite web | title = General Info & Prices | publisher = Tanganyika Wildlife Park | url = http://www.twpark.com/visiting.php | access-date = 2011-02-18}}</ref>

Blast Off Bay Water Park, located next to the Genesis Sports Complex and Hampton Inn.

==Notable people==
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Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Goddard include:
* [[Derek Norris]] (1989- ), baseball catcher<ref>{{cite web | title = Derek Norris | website = Baseball-Reference.com | url = https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/norride01.shtml | access-date = 2016-04-06}}</ref>
* [[Ed Siever]] (1875-1920), baseball pitcher<ref>{{cite web | title = Ed Siever | website = Baseball-Reference.com | url = https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sieveed01.shtml | access-date = 2016-04-06}}</ref>
* [[Todd Tiahrt]] (1951- ), [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Kansas<ref>{{cite news  | last = Lowry | first = Bryan | title = Former U.S. Rep. Tiahrt takes job with D.C. lobbying firm | newspaper = The Wichita Eagle | url = http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/prairie-politics/article19723719.html | access-date = 2016-04-06}}</ref>
* [[Logan Watkins]] (1989- ), baseball second baseman<ref>{{cite web | title = Logan Watkins | website = Baseball-Reference.com | url = https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/watkilo01.shtml | access-date = 2016-04-06}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Lake Afton]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Sedgwick County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Goddard, Kansas}}
* [https://www.goddardks.gov/ City of Goddard]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260723 Goddard - Directory of Public Officials]

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