F R O M A D R E A M T O R E A L I T Y
A T V E N T U R E P A R K S
The Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation and Commission embarked on an
incredible journey of collaboration — engaging with our park visitors, students,
staff, and donors to dream up the future of our state parks. Over the past
100 years, these parks have welcomed tens of millions of guests, and we
envisioned ways to bring even more people together to experience the beauty
and excitement they offer.
Our park guests are as diverse as
Nebraska's landscapes, each seeking
unique experiences beyond just a walk in
the park. Today's visitors crave excitement
and adventure, serene escapes,
meaningful interactions with nature, and
educational experiences.
Nebraska's Venture Parks — a four-park
complex — is the most successful public-
private partnership in the history of our
Commission. This initiative has united
donors, communities, schools, educators,
park guests, staff, and volunteers to
invest in our parks' future, creating a
vibrant complex that will attract visitors
for generations. Each park within the
complex features fi ve zones designed
for imagination, education, discovery,
serenity, and adventure.
The improvements and new amenities
added are remarkable. From a state-
of-the-art education center to modern,
family-friendly camping facilities,
swimming areas, aquatic play zones,
playgrounds, Americans with Disabilities
Act-accessible parking, enhanced trails,
and much more. The boost in lodging,
visitor numbers, and economic impact
from increased promotion by our tourism
partners is signifi cant. Some attractions
have even been voted among the best in
Nebraska by local communities and park
guests.
Thank you for joining us on this
remarkable journey, making our state
parks even better. Together, we are
creating spaces for everyone to learn,
explore, and play.
A L L W I T H I N
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D R I V E
The Venture Park Complex sits
on the Platte River. Each park is
no more than a 15-minute drive
away from each other.
16 miles to
Lincoln
Eugene T.
Mahoney SP
Platte River SP
Schramm
Park SRA
Exit 426
10 miles to
Omaha
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