32 2022 Annual Report
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Recreation
Ve n t u r e P a r k s d e v e l o p m e n t s c o n t i n u e
t h a n k s t o g e n e r o u s d o n o r s
Development in Nebraska's Venture Parks continued with the start of three construction
projects in 2022. Venture Parks, an innovative public-private partnership to improve
Nebraska's four state parks and recreation areas along the Platte River — Eugene T. Mahoney
State Park, Platte River SP, Schramm Park State Recreation Area and Louisville SRA —
are where unique experiences and enhanced camping opportunities have been created in
response to demand.
The Schramm Treehouse Classroom at Schramm Park SRA is scheduled for completion in
2023. The approximately 2,800-square-foot, two-story facility will have a covered patio and
deck. The classroom will bring added opportunities for educational programming and field
trips.
A new feature of the Bounce Village — the Kangaroo Jumper, a 30-by-75-foot inflated
pillow — has been installed at Louisville SRA.Construction of the Bounce Village continues,
including of the King of the Hill grass hill play feature, with an expected opening of the
village in 2023.
The James Family Conservatory addition at Mahoney SP is expected to be completed in
summer 2023. The Nature Center and Outdoor Education Classroom will be the park's new
center for outdoor education activities.
Serenity Garden at
Schramm Park SRA
