Nebraska Recreation
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
Campers will find south-central Nebraska's Fort Kearny State Recreation Area much to their liking. Once called Kearney County SRA, this rec area boasts excellent camping facilities. The attractive 152
Kimmel Orchard
1. APPLE VARIETIES: -- Lodi late - July 15 to 30
-- Wealthy - Aug. 1 to 15
-- Summer Glow - Aug. 15 to 30
-- Ozark Gold - Sept. to 20
-- Jonathan - Sept. 10 to Oct. 20
Union Orchard
(Started in 1890's by the University of Nebraska.)
1. APPLE VARIETIES
-- Jonathon - Sept.
-- Winesap - Sept. to Late Oct.
-- Red & Yellow Delicious - Late Sept.<Buckley Park and Two Parks Trail
RV Camping
It is remarkable for a town the size of Stromsburg to have three beautiful and unique parks with a
Recreation
Camping - Free camping and RV hook-ups at Buckley Park. Recent up-grading in the electrical
Recreation
The Lincoln County are has long been a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts. They can hike, bike, fish, boat and hunt all while being surrounded by the scenic river valley.
Gordon Golf and Country Club
You will be challenged by a tough nine-hole grass greens course, "the best in the west," located on the west edge of town.
Walgren Lake State Recreation Area
Walgren Lake is nestled into the prairie, surrounded by trees and picnic areas. It is known for quiet, primitive camping, good fishing and the legend of the "Walgren Lake Monster."
Champions Sports & Recreation
Champions Has It All
There's fun for everyone at Champions Sports and Recreation Center
Hastings Parks
Brickyard Park - Woodland & D St.
Built on the site of a former brick-making factory where ramains
1914 Agricultural Hall
The Thayer County Fairgrounds in Deshler boasts an unusual eight-sided Agricultural Hall built in1914
Iron Horse Trail Recreation Area
Quietly nestled in the southeast corner of Pawnee County, Iron Horse Trail Lake is an 85-acre lake situated within the 360
Iron Horse Trail Recreation Area
Quietly nestled in the southeast corner of Pawnee County, Iron Horse Trail Lake is an 85-acre lake situated within the 360
Chadron State Park
Nebraska's oldest state park (1921), Chadron might well be the best kept secret of the state park system. With the majestic beauty of the Pine Ridge as
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
Named for the winter stopover used by Mormon emigrants heading westward, Mormon Island State Recreation Area still offers comfort and conveniences to campers and other travelers on Interstate 80
Fonner Park
Fonner Park, located in the heart of central Nebraska in southeast Grand Island, operates seven days a week. A "live" thoroughbred-racing season is conducted
Island Oasis
LOOKING FOR SUMMER FUN? Island Oasis is the COOL place to be this summer. The only water park of its kind between Lincoln and Denver.
Grab you sunglasses; throw on your swimsuit
Golf
Want to go for a long drive? Grand Island?s fine golf courses are the perfect place to do just that no matter what your skill level. Choose between 9 and 18
Niobrara Valley Golf Course
This nine-hole course with grass greens was built on the old town site. Carts available for rent.
Pine Ridge National Recreation Area
6,600 acres for semi-primitive recreation. No motorized vehicles. Mountain bikes permitted.
Chappell Lake
Set your hook in a largemouth bass, catfish, perch, walleye, or bluegill in this 30 acre community lake. A year-round flock of Canada geese have also made the lake their home.
Hartington Golf Course
The Hartington Golf Course, one of the premier golf courses in Northeast Nebraska, is located west of Highway 15 on Felber Street. The 9
Felber Park
This beautiful facility features a baseball and football field, municipal swimming pool (handicap accessible)
Cedar County Fairgrounds and Raceway
The Cedar County Fairgrounds are located on the eastern edge of Hartington. At the Fairgrounds
City Recreation
Excellent Hunting
The Hartington area also provides exceptional pheasant habitat, making Cedar County one of the premier pheasant hunting
Highland Oaks Golf Course
Highland Oaks Golf Course lying along the Missouri River's spectacular bluffs, combines a distinctive design with the Ponca State Park'
Hillside Golf Course
Challenge yourself at this 18-hole championship caliber course with beautiful, yet rugged terrain.
Cabela's
Cabela's oldest existing retail showroom, the 62,000-square-foot Sidney, Nebraska store, is filled with all the quality outdoor gear you expect from the World'
Southridge Golf Club and Dome
South Ridge Golf Club and Dome is a landmark in the Siouxland area. Built in the late nineteen
Argosy's Belle of Sioux City Casino
Sioux City's riverboat casino features 12,000 sq. ft. on three decks with over 400
Scenic Park Aquaplex
A unique water slide is a feature attraction at the Scenic Park Aquaplex in South Sioux City's Scenic Park. The 109'-long, figure-eight water slide is the only one of its kind in the area.
Camping and RV Parks
Scenic Park Campground - Open Year Round - 53 RV pads, tennis area, 50
Indian Trails Golf Course
Indian Trails' 18-hole regulation golf course is one of the most beautiful courses in Nebraska. Open to the public with memberships available. Cart Rentals Available.
Open every day, March 1
State Recreation Area/WMA
Dead Timber State Recreation Area/Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area - Both areas provide an ideal setting for outdoor activities. Dead Timber is a 200
Nebraska Motorplex
The Nebraska Motorplex is located in Scribner. An old World War II military base is the home to one of Nebraska's finest drag strips. Cars race at more than 300
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Scenic Willow Creek State Recreation Area covers 1,600 acres and offers camping, fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing and hunting. An 8
Pelican Point State Recreation Area
Pelican Point is a 36 acre tract of land adjacent to the Missouri River. The park offers the only public boat ramp access to the river in the area. The minimum fee campground has 24
Summit Lake State Recreation Area
Summit is a 190-acre lake with 345 acres of land. While not the jewel it once was, Summit Lake has a sparkling future. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission began draining the 190
Lake Babcock
600-acre
Lake North
200-acre power-storage lake provides
Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area
Over 5,000 acres for fishing, boating and swimming. Sand beaches, 2 modern campground, 2 primitive campgrounds, fish hatchery
Calamus State Fish Hatchery
Open daily from 10am-4pm. Closed holidays. Must schedule tours in advance (48 hours preferred). Normally only two tours are scheduled
Goose Lake Wildlife Management Area
Fishing and camping. No park permit required.
Oshkosh Recreation
The Oshkosh Swimming Pool provides free swimming in a heated pool. The pool has 3-meter and 1-meter diving
Northridge Golf and Country Club
Built in1996 amid rolling hills bordering the Missouri River valley, Northridge boasts a 9-hole, par 36
Quarry Oaks Golf Course
Opened in September 1996 on the site of an old limestone quarry, this 18-hole, championship course is considered the state's most beautiful and challenging course. Carved out of a forest, the 7,000
Wagon Train SRA
Wagon Train SRA encompasses some 745 acres of land surrounding a 315-acre lake. This popular area provides year-round angling for largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and bluegill among others.
Stagecoach SRA
Stagecoach State Recreation Area, like other areas in the Salt Valley, provides a variety of outdoor activities the whole family will enjoy in its 802
Syracuse Country Club
Syracuse Golf Course is a beautiful nine hole course layout with two lakes with full course cart paths for wet weather play
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area
The Fremont Lakes State Recreation area just west of Fremont draws nearly a million visitors a year. The 700-acre site has 20
City Parks
Barnard Park - Picnic tables, playground, restrooms. Clarkson Street and Military Avenue
Buch Park
Golf
Valley View Golf Course - Clubhouse, range, carts. 1126 Country Road X (402) 721-7772
Whitetail Run Golf Course
Schilling Wildlife Management Area
1,500-acre wilderness area offers hiking, picnicking, nature observation, and hunting and fishing in season. Public tours of the waterfowl migration Sunday afternoons Nov. 1-Dec. 15
Henderson Municipal Golf Course
9 Holes, Driving Range, Rental Carts/
Parks & Walking Trail
York's tree-lined parks feature a variety of modern amenities including playgrounds, barbecue and picnicking sites, bike and hiking trails, ball diamonds, fountains, and nature centers.
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York Country Club
Golfers will enjoy the links at the York Country Club, known as one of the best 18
Rockford Lake - SRA
This popular 150-acre fishing and power boating lake has 286 land acres with plenty of room for picnicking, hiking, primitive camping, unsupervised swimming, fishing and hunting (in season)
Big Indian Recreation Area
Facilities for a wide variety of outdoor activites make Big Indian Recreation Area one of Southeast Nebraska's most popular lakes.
State NRD Lakes
Clatonia 3A - 46 acres
Find channel catfish and bullhead.
Located 1 mile north of Clatonia
Superior City Park
The City Park, on Highway 14 in the middle of town, was donated by the planner of East Superior, Austin Collette and William Loudon in 1880
Elk Creek Country Club
The Elk Creek Country Club has a 9-hole, grass green golf course with very reasonable rates open to the public.
Fairbury City Park
Tourists, outdoorsmen and nature lovers have plenty of opportunities to take full advantage of the great outdoors while in Fairbury.
Fairbury has acres and acres and acres of parks.
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Alexandria State Lakes:
Open year-round.
This scenic area east of Alexandria encompasses 1,769 acres of park and wildlife lands including 47Alexandria State Lakes
This scenic area east of Alexandria encompasses 1,769 acres of park and wildlife lands including 47
Falls City Golf
Falls City Country Club - A nine-hole, semi-private golf club. Out-of-town visitors are welcome.
- Green fees range from $10
John Falter Park
John Falter Park is a memorial saluting former Falls City artist, John Falter, who acquired fame as an illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post magazine.
Stanton Lake Park
Stanton Lake Park is a beautiful lake site for picnics, day activities, or camping.
Kirkman's Cove
Kirkman's Cove, 160 acres, has tent camping, picnic tables, shelters, grills, drinking water, restrooms, a boat ramp and dock, playground equipment, sand beach and volleyball court.
Richardson County Recreation Areas
Verdon State Recreation Area - Verdon, NE - 30 acres - Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass; electric motors only, primitive camping, rehabitation conducted in 1999. 1/2 mile west of Verdon.<
Crooked Creek Country Club Golf Course
Golfers can enjoy a challenging nine-hole grass greens golf course. The Crooked Creek Country Club Golf Course is open to the public with memberships available. Rental carts are available;
Clay Center City Park
The Clay Center City Park is complete with a swimming pool, playground equipment, picnic tables, a sheltered building, a horseshoe-playing area, and
Family Fun
City Parks - Geneva's main city park is located at 13th and E Streets. The park contains new handicapped accessible playground
Strang City Parks
Parks - Strang's City Park is located along Main Street between Sharon and Racine Streets. The park is equipped with picnic
Wahoo Recreation Areas
The Wahoo Area Recreation Association operates a community recreation center (Civic Center) and senior
Czechland Lake Recreation Area
Czechland Lake Recreation Area is a multipurpose reservoir located one mile north of Prague and 15 miles northwest of Wahoo, Nebraska on Highway 79
Hike-Bike Bridge Crane Viewing
The Hike-Bike Bridge at the Fort Kearny State Recreation Area is an excellent crane viewing location open to the public. The viewing location is an easy 1/3
Tubing and Canoeing
The Republican River is beautiful in the summer for canoeing or tubing. A run can be from Oxford to Orleans, or below Harlan County Dam to Bloomington.
Hunting
Hunters come to Harlan County from every state in the Union for deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, ducks, geese, and doves.
McCook Hunting
Known by hunting enthusiasts across the country, Southwest Nebraska flourishes with wildlife and serves as an excellent hunting area. Four different Wildlife Management Areas (WMA)
Midway Lake
Midway Canyon Reservoir is a beautiful lake with 609
Franklin City Park
The City Park houses a sand volleyball court, lighted basketball and tennis courts, and a dip in the pool to cool off. Or relax and enjoy a picnic at one of two shelter-houses located in the park.
Sutherland State Recreation Area
Lake hosts fishermen, boaters, campers and swimmers. Historical markers recall the trails along the Great Platte River route.
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Unique geologic and botanical area was the site of the state's first fish hatchery, now a museum. Spectacular views of the Platte River valley. A 3
Vala's Pumpkin Patch
Hay rack rides, haunted house, lost pumpkin mine, pig races, petting corral, story book barn, pick your own pumpkin.
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Ten Union Pacific cabooses offer unique lodging. Full-service camping areas. Put and take trout fishing, swimming beach, bike rentals, fishing pier, 3 hiking trails. Modern and primitive camping.
McKinley Park
A relaxing life-style in harmony with nature and the true spirit of Cambridge is reflected on the 50
Recreation
City parks comprise 65 acres with an olympic size heated swimming pool, playground equipment, and a 12-acre lake for fishing and boating, picnic areas, and lovely walking paths.
Gotte Park & City Park
Kimball's two parks offer just about everything that you could want in a city park. Gotte Park
