OPPOSITE TOP: The Activity Center has
a large indoor playground and is popular
for birthdays and other group outings.
Connected to the center is the ice skating
pavilion, which is open during the winter.
OPPOSITE MIDDLE: David Hesford, of
Springfield, Missouri, plays disc golf on
Mahoney's 18-hole course.
OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The toboggan run
at Mahoney gets sledders of all ages,
including Sherry Sinn (gray), Kris Moore
(blue) and Jane McDonough, each winter.
TOP: On a steam-filled September
morning, two anglers fish from the dock at
CenturyLink Lake.
LEFT: Adara Fowlkes, of Omaha, plays at
the Family Aquatic Center. The Aquatic
Center and Mahoney's other attractions
(see sidebar) have employed thousands
through the years. "The lives of the
employees have also been impacted by
the park," added Kuhn. "These employees
are extremely important and deeply
appreciated, because without them
providing quality service to our guests
and making sure everything is safely
operating and maintained, like the Aquatic
Center, we would have no visitors."
The following details just a few
more of Eugene T. Mahoney State
Park's attractions.
•
Walter Scott Jr. Observation
Tower
•
John Wayne Riding Stable
•
John R. Lauritzen Golf Driving
Range
•
Owen Tennis Complex
•
Denman and Mary Mallory
Kountze Memorial Theatre
•
Sand Volleyball Court
•
Esther Marie Daniel Miniature
Golf Course
•
Owen Marina
The Park also has playgrounds,
trails for wildlife viewing and
other nearby attractions. Visit
OutdoorNebraska.org for more
information and reservations.
Other Attractions
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