Village of Verdigre - Nebraska
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PARKs & RECREATION
Wildwood Acres Park
Wildwood Acres Park got its start in 1972 when Dr. James G. Carlson donated 70 acres of land on the southeast edge of Verdigre. The 12 ft. deep heated swimming pool located in the middle of the park has a capacity for 210 swimmers and includes low and high diving board. The complex includes a wading pool for youngsters, a shower house and basket room. Lifeguards are on duty at all times. The pool usually opens on Memorial weekend and closes in the middle of August. The complex includes two fenced concrete tennis courts, basketball hoops and a bandstand. Just west of the pool is a large playground and a picnic shelter with a large stone fireplace. A camping area with 2 |
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sleeping cabins and 27 camper pads is situated among the tall trees to the south of the tennis courts.. A sand volleyball court, , and bathrooms with showers are located at the south end of the park. The softball field is located on the northwest end, with a covered sandpile and small crows nest playground equipment nearby. A concession stand with restrooms is located by the softball field. A cement walk path runs between the softball field and the camping area.
Verdigre's Organized Women (VOW) sponsors the Avenue of Flags which includes approximately 200 U.S. flags lining the winding entrance road to Wildwood Acres Park. These flags are flown on Flag Day, Memorial Day,
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Flag Day at the Park |
Chalupnik Veterans' Memorial Park
J.J. Chalupnik donated land which is located on Main Street at the north end of the Verdigre business district .. In 1979 the American Legion funded a drive to build a stage and shelter as memorial there to all men & women who had served in the American armed services. A playground also exists in the park. The gazebo built in 1987, an exact replica of the band pavilion which stood on the corner of Third and Main from 1913 to 1919, was moved from the park to Main Street in 1992. |
Great Camping at Wildwood Acres Park |
Baseball Park & Football Field
In 1963 20 acres belonging to J.J. Chalupnik was set aside for a park. Improvements were made and a baseball field was built. Other improvements since then include lighting, dugouts, football scoreboard, cement block building housing a crows nest and concession stand, bleachers, flagpole, fences, and bathrooms.
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Summer Programs
Boys Baseball teams are organized in the summer - Tee Ball for boys age 5 to 8, Peewees for boys age 9 to 11, and Ponies for boys age 12 to 14 at the baseball diamond in the southeast part of town. Contact Kevin Barta at 402-857-3699 for more information.
Girls Softball teams organized each summer include a tee ball team for girls age 5 to 7, and regular softball teams for 8 to 9 year olds, 10 to 12 year olds, and 13 to 16 year olds. Home games are played on the softball field at Wildwood Acres. Contact Dana Konopasek at 402-668-7474 for more information.
Town Teams Men's Slow Pitch Softball is played during the summer months on the softball field at Wildwood Acres. Contact Larry Wiese at 402-668-2699 or Steve Ives at 402-668-2684 for more information.
Area Attractions
Among the many things to see and do in the Verdigre area are:
- Ashfall State Historical Site | www
- Niobrary State Park | www
- Gavins Point Dam & the Lewis and Clark Lake | www
- Ft. Randall Dam
- Ft. Randall Casino
- Ponca State Park | www
- Willow Creek | www
- Tomahawk Throwing Demonstration
- Golfing
- Square Dancing, Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Hunting, Boating, Tubing, Canoeing, Camping, Antiquing
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