BUFFALO COUNTY NE

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Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Buffalo County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Buffalo County Guide

Coupons

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Buffalo County Coupons 2012

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within Buffalo County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in Buffalo County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for Buffalo County.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what Buffalo County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

CITIES

Cities In Buffalo County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities
Amherst
Buda
Elm Creek
Gibbon
Kearney
Miller
Pleasanton
Ravenna
Riverdale
Shelton

Towns
Armada
Beaver
Cedar
Center
Cherry Creek
Collins
Divide
Elm Creek
Gardner
Garfield
Gibbon
Grant
Harrison

Logan
Loup
Odessa
Platte
Riverdale
Rusco
Sartoria
Schneider
Scott
Sharon
Shelton
Thornton
Valley

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trail Information

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Buffalo County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

Visit online: www.visitnebraska.gov for more information on events throughout Grand Island, Kearney & Hastings.

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January

February

March

April

Library Volunteer Appreciation Day | Grand Island
Patron Appreciation Day | Grand Island
Drahthaar Dog Trials | Grand Island

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Celebrate at Prairie Winds Art Center | Grand Island
Fantasy of Trees | Grand Island
Christmas Past & Present | Grand Island
25th Annual Christmas Tree Walk | Kearney

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Buffalo County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administration (308) 233-3214
Animal Control 237-7387
Building Department 233-3235
City Attorney 237-3155
City Clerk 233-3216
Community Development 698-5273
Mayor’s Office 233-3216
Emergency Management 233-3225

Finance 233-3217
Fire Department 233-3203
Human Resources 233-3104
Library 233-3282
Parks & Recreation 233-3702
Police Department 237-2104
Public Works 233-3218
Utilities 233-3268

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ANDY’S ISLE OF FUN
2310 N Webb Rd. | Grand Island | (308) 382-8335

BIG APPLE FUN CENTER
500 W 4th St. | Kearney | (308) 234-4545

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF CENTRAL NE
3001 W 12th St. | Hastings | (402) 463-3300

CLYDE SACHTLEBEN OBSERVATORY
710 N Turner Ave. | Hastings | (402) 462-7378

FORT KEARNEY MUSEUM
131 S Central Ave. | Kearney | (308) 234-5200

FORT KEARNEY STATE HISTORICAL PARK
1020 V Rd. | Kearney | (308) 865-5305

THE FRANK HOUSE
2010 University Dr. | Kearney | (308) 865-8284

GRAND ISLAND LITTLE THEATRE
3180 W Hwy. 34 | Grand Island | (308) 382-2586

GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD ARCHWAY
3060 E 1st St. | Kearney | (308) 237-1000

HASTINGS AQUACOURT POOL
2200 W 3rd St. | Hastings | (402) 463-1016

HASTINGS COLLEGE ART GALLERY
710 N Turner Ave. | Hastings | (402) 461-7327

HASTINGS MUSEUM OF NATURAL & CULTURAL HISTORY, PLANETARIUM & THEATRE
1330 N Burlington Ave. | Hastings | (402) 461-4629

HASTINGS SYMPHONY
P.O. Box 597 | Hastings | (402) 469-9396

HEARTLAND EVENTS CENTER
700 E Stolley Park Rd. | Grand Island | (308) 382-4515

HEARTLAND PUBLIC SHOOTING PARK
P.O. Box 1968 | Grand Island | (308) 385-5048

ISLAND OASIS WATER PARK
321 E Fonner Park Rd. | Grand Island | (308) 385-5381

KEARNEY AREA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
5827 4th Ave. | Kearney | (308) 698-2228

KEARNEY COMMUNITY THEATRE
83 Plaza Blvd. | Kearney | (308) 234-1529

MID-NEBRASKA SPEEDWAY
708 E Bismarck St. | Grand Island | (308) 381-0088

MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART
2401 Central Ave. | Kearney | (308) 865-6887

NE FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER
2434 E 1st St. | Kearney | (308) 293-3859

PERKINS PRODUCTS COMPANY
508 W 1st St. | Hastings | (402) 461-4629

PRAIRIE WINDS ART CENTER
112 W 3rd St. | Grand Island | (308) 381-4001

RIVOLI THEATRE
528 W 2nd St. | Hastings | (402) 463-3057

ROBERT M. MERRYMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
300 W 24th St. | Kearney | (308) 698-8052

STUHR MUSEUM
3133 W Hwy. 34 | Grand Island | (308) 385-5316

TRAILS & RAILS MUSEUM
710 W 11th St. | Kearney | (308) 234-3041

WWII NAVAL AMMUNITION DEPOT
P.O. Box 102 | Hastings | (402) 463-5838

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.hallcountyne.gov/

APOLLO PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over three acres, Apollo Park features basketball courts, tennis courts and picnic areas.

CENTENNIAL PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over 11 acres, Centennial Park features ball fields, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, concessions,
gardens, playground equipment, swimming area and picnic areas.

COLLINS PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over six acres, Collins Park features ball fields, basketball courts, concessions, playground equipment and picnic areas.

COTTONMILL PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on 100 acres, Cottonmill Park features an amphitheater, archery range, boating opportunities, fishing opportunities, disc golf
course, gardens, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, swimming area, recreational trails and picnic areas.

DRYDEN PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over seven acres, Dryden Park features ball fields, basketball courts, concessions, playground equipment and picnic areas.

EK & MARY YANNEY PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on 80 acres, the EK and Mary Yanney
Park features an amphitheater, fishing opportunities, splash park, playground equipment and picnic areas.

HARMON PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over 21 acres, Harmon Park features an amphitheater, ball fields, concessions, gardens, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, swimming area and picnic areas..

HARVEY PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over 27 acres, Harvey Park features ball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, concessions, gardens, playground equipment and picnic areas.

MEADOWLARK PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on 120 acres, Meadowlark Park features a remote controlled racecar track, gardens, off-leash dog area, recreational trails and picnic areas.

MEMORIAL FIELD PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on 12 acres, Memorial Field Park features ball fields, soccer fields and concessions.

NINA HAMMER PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on one acre, the Nina Hammer Park features basketball courts and playground equipment.

PIONEER PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over two acres, Pioneer Park features basketball courts, playground equipment and picnic areas.

TED BALDWIN PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on 34 acres, the Ted Baldwin Park features concessions, soccer fields, playground equipment and picnic areas.

WEST LINCOLN WAY PARK
Kearney | (308) 233-3702
Located on over nine acres, West Lincoln Way Park features ball fields, soccer fields, concessions, playground equipment and picnic areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov, by phone: (308) 865-5310 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Grand Island, Kearney & Hastings:

GRAND ISLAND

G.I. LOAN SHOP, INC.
1004 W 2nd St. | Grand Island | (308) 382-9573

BOSSELMAN PUMP & PANTRY (#8)
2028 N Broadwell St. | Grand Island | (308) 382-9573

SAPP BRO’S PETROLEUM, INC.
P.O. Box 927 | Grand Island | (308) 382-6940

WALMART (#1326)
2250 N Diers Ave. | Grand Island | (308) 381-0333

WALMART SUPERCENTER (#3395)
3501 S Locust St. | Grand Island | (308) 381-4970

BOSSELMAN PUMP & PANTRY (#6)
3355 W Stolley Park Rd. | Grand Island | (308) 384-1261

GRAND ISLAND ACE HARDWARE
1704 W 3rd St. | Grand Island | (308) 382-0897

HASTINGS

RUSS’S IGA (#7)
611 N Burlington Ave. | Hastings | (402) 463-3574

WALMART (#1460)
3803 Osborne Dr. W | Hastings | (402) 462-6000

ALLENS OF HASTINGS
1115 W 2nd St. | Hastings | (402) 463-5633

HASTINGS, CONTD.

BIG G ACE HARDWARE
3203 Osborne Dr. W | Hastings | (402) 462-5181

KMART (#7484)
3001 W 12th St. | Hastings | (402) 461-4460

KEARNEY

SIM’S SHOP E-Z
102 E 25th St. | Kearney | (308) 236-5915

K-MART (#3814)
4700 2nd Ave. | Kearney | (308) 234-9661

BOSSELMAN PUMP & PANTRY (#40)
1616 2nd Ave. | Kearney | (308) 234-1942

CABELA’S RETAIL, INC.
3600 E Hwy. 30 | Kearney | (308) 234-3933

WALMART SUPERCENTER (#598)
5411 2nd Ave. | Kearney | (308) 234-8448

GAME & PARKS DISTRICT VI
1617 1st Ave. | Kearney | (308) 865-5310

FORT KEARNEY SHOP
1020 V Rd. | Kearney | (308) 865-5305

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EVENTS

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February

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April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

PARKS AND RECREATION

LICENSES

GRAND ISLAND

HASTINGS

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