18 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission • 2018 Annual Report
In response to a demand for unique experiences
and enhanced camping opportunities, the Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission has been expanding
activities and amenities at four popular state parks
and recreation areas along the Platte River – Eugene
T. Mahoney State Park, Platte River State Park,
Schramm Park State Recreation Area and Louisville
State Recreation Area. Known collectively as
"Venture Parks," these four parks will provide new
outdoor experiences, educational opportunities
and the chance for families to create memories and
new traditions. Venture Parks is a public-private
partnership and is funded largely by generous
donors.
Much progress was made on Venture Parks in 2018,
with several major features opening to public use.
Features that were completed or initiated in 2018
include:
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
•
Treetop ropes course run by Go Ape adventures
featuring suspended obstacles and six ziplines;
•
42-foot indoor rock climbing wall and bouldering
structure added to the popular activity center;
•
New sledding area added to complement the
popular ice skating rink.
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