Parks A'Plenty Passport Tour

Parks take a variety of forms: Ballparks, lakes, waterparks or even parks that are a bit melodramatic. Check out these diverse places to get some fresh air.

Parks A'Plenty is one of 10 tours on the 2024 Passport program. Visit NebraskaPassport.com for more information on the tours!

Island Oasis Waterpark

321 E Fonner Park Rd

Grand Island

308-385-5381

Hours

Mon-Wed 12-6p.m.; Thurs-Sun 12-8p.m. (May 27 - Aug 11)

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Brave the 350-thousand-gallon wave pool, relax in the 750-foot lazy river or wade in the zero-depth pool. Tackle four giant 150-foot slides or experience the force of gravity when you ride one of two six-story high-speed sliders. Enjoy sand volleyball then feed the crew at the full concession and patio area.

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Johnson Lake SRA

1 E Park Dr, 25A

Elwood

308-785-2685

Hours

Mon-Wed 8a.m.-6p.m.; Thurs 8a.m.-8p.m.; Fri-Sat 8a.m.-9p.m.; Sun 8a.m.-6p.m.

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Excellent camping, fishing and water sports are hallmarks of this popular area, just 10 miles south of Lexington. This recreation area packs a lot of outdoor fun in 68 acres and provides three access points to the 2,068-acre lake.

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Lakeside in Louisville

15810 NE-50

Louisville

402-607-9022

Hours

Mon-Thurs 10a.m.-8p.m.; Fri 10a.m.-9p.m.; Sat 8a.m.-9p.m.; Sun 8a.m.-8p.m.

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Lakeside is a unique outdoor camping store located inside Louisville State Park. Cruise in a family cart, float in a canoe or enjoy the general store. It offers an ice cream room, the From Nebraska store and a selection your favorite bait for fishing.

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MELODRAMAS by Popcorn Productions, LLC

Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre, 28500 W Park Hwy

Ashland

LAB: 402-944-2523, ext. 7122

Hours

Melodramas: Tues-Wed, Fri 7-9:30p.m.; Sat 4:30-9:30p.m.; Sun 2:30 - 5p.m.

Lauritzen Admin. Building: Mon-Wed 8a.m.-6p.m.; Thurs - Fri 8a.m.- 7p.m.; Sat-Sun 8a.m.-6p.m.

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Melodramas encourage audience participation. When the "Hero" enters the stage, the audience cheers, and when the "Villain" arrives the crowd must “boo, hiss” and throw popcorn. It makes fantastic fun experience for all ages. Get your daytime stamps at the John J. Lauritzen Administration Building near the park entrance.

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Nebraska Prairie Museum

2701 Burlington St

308-995-5015

Holdrege

Mon-Fri 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sat-Sun 1-5p.m.

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The Holdrege Bronze Sculpture Trail. See some outstanding bronze art by very accomplished sculptors (George and Mark Lundeen, Brad Pearson and Mike Sughroue) in their hometown setting.

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Swanson Reservoir SRA

36166 Road 44B

Trenton

308-334-5493

Hours

Mon-Thurs, Sat 9a.m.-4p.m.

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Swanson Reservoir is the largest of the four Southwest Reservoirs. It boasts breathtaking views of wildlife and plenty of recreation opportunities on it's of a 4,974-acre lake and 3,957 acres of land.

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Werner Park

12356 Ballpark Way

Papillion

402-738-5100

Hours

Mon-Fri 9a.m.-5p.m.

Game days: open 4 hours prior to the first pitch or kick-off.

Werner Park is the home of the Royals Triple-A Affiliate, Omaha Storm Chasers, and the 2023 USL League One regular-season champions, Union Omaha. Come enjoy a gameday, a facility tour or pick up some merch at the Storm Front Team Store! Visit the team websites for game times and tickets.

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