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Aquatic centers

Cool off in a swimming pool, spray park or floating playground.

Nebraska’s state park aquatic centers offer some of the most fun swimming experiences you can ask for. From gigantic water slides to a zero-entry wave pool, diving boards, various spray features and more, you and your family are in for a blast.

Swimmers cool off on a hot day the swimming pool at Chadron State Park.

Chadron State Park

Chadron, NE

Chadron State Park’s swimming pool offers two diving boards, recently renovated bathhouses and a beautiful view overlooking the picturesque Pine Ridge.

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A young girl rides the water slide into the water at the aquatic center pool at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Ashland, NE

The Family Aquatic Center includes a swimming pool with two water slides, diving area, zero-entry wave pool, water playground, sun deck and concession area.

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Park visitors cool off at the Fort Robinson State Park swimming pool.

Fort Robinson State Park

Crawford, NE

Rain or shine, the indoor Olympic-sized Lindeken Pool is popular among visitors. In addition, the outdoor wading pool and deck caters to sun-worshipers and the youngest of water-lovers.

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children play on the inflatable half pipe feature on the floating playground on the lake

Louisville State Recreation Area

Louisville, NE

Louisville’s Lake No. 2 includes a swimming beach and a floating playground that offers exciting and challenging obstacles including a climbing wall, dome, monkey bars and much more.

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Niobrara State Park swimming pool is ADA-compliant featuring a pool lift for visitor use

Niobrara State Park

Niobrara, NE

Conveniently located near the park’s cabins, Niobrara State Park’s swimming pool offers visitors a way to cool down in the summer-time heat. This modern pool is handicapped accessible by a recently installed pool lift.

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Visitors play in the spray park at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park

Louisville, NE

One of the only two-tiered spray parks in the region, the new spray park at Platte River State Park offers various spray features, three water slides, a waterfall, dump buckets and a fountain, as well as a pavilion that may be reserved for birthday parties.

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Visitors play at the Ponca State Park Aquatic Center

Ponca State Park

Ponca, NE

Ponca’s new aquatic center features a heated zero-depth entry pool, 172-foot long water slide, climbing wall, diving board, spray features, and pool games such as basketball and volleyball. The bathhouse offers a concession area for all park visitors.

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Swimming beaches

Take a scenic drive to one of 25 Nebraska’s State Recreation Areas with designated swimming beaches and enjoy nature while cooling off from the summer heat.

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Park Fees

A park entry permit is required and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors or in advance of your arrival online.

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Parks

Parks

At Nebraska’s parks, you’ll find an array of things to see and do.

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Swim

Swim

Cool off at a swimming beach, spray park, aquatic center or floating playground in state parks.

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Go Camping

Get away and unwind by planning a camping trip with your tent or RV at a Nebraska state park.

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Swim Safety

Swim Safety

Enjoy water-based recreation by following these safety reminders.

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Park Pricing

A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors, or in advance of your arrival online. View those fees, as well as attraction and amenity pricing.

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