Creighton, Nebraska

City of Creighton

Recreation in and around Creighton, Nebraska

Creighton Swimming Pool
	In 1994 the voters of the City of Creighton approved a 1% city sales tax with 40% of this tax to be used for the construction, maintenance and support of the Municipal Swimming Pool. The existing pool was built in the late 1950's. The first phase of the pool renovation project was completed in 1996 when a new filter system was installed. In the fall of 2001, the City began a complete renovation project on the pool. This renovation included a new wading pool and bathhouse, replacing the walls of the pool, a new gutter system, deck, fencing and lights. Christiansen Construction Co. was able to complete the project in May of 2002 and the renovated pool opened on June 1, 2002. This project has been completely financed with city sales tax money.
		Creighton Area Ruritan had several fund raisers and were able to purchase a slide for the pool. This slide was installed the middle of June and has been a great addition to the pool. Many Creighton residents have enjoyed the new pool and, attendance records show that many "out-of-towers" have also utilized the renovated facility. For more information, call the swimming pool at: 402.358.5355 or 402.358.3557

Area Golf Courses
	Creighton's location is perfect if you are an avid golfer. Creighton has its very own golf course with a clubhouse available for parties and gatherings, or just to relax after a good round. In addition, a number of golf courses are just a short drive from Creighton, including one of the state's best developed golf courses, the Plainview Country Club. The town of Niobrara also has a challenging course. The courses mentioned above can be contacted for more information at these numbers: Creighton 402.358.3565 Plainview 402.582.3445 Niobrara 402. 857.3412

Bowling
	Bowling is available at Jerry and Lanes - 402.358.3633

Tennis and Volleyball Courts
	Tennis and Volleyball courts are available at the city park.

Baseball and Softball Fields
	Baseball and Softball fields are located in the park.

Elizabeth's Garden

In 1999, a dream became reality when a garden was created for the City of Creighton. For along time, residents of the Creighton Care Center and their families had commented that they view from their windows was rather plain. Helen Borgmann, the daughter of resident Elizabeth Rothenberger, shared this opinion, and approached the Creighton Area Health Services Auxiliary about the possibility of creating a garden for the residents of the Care Centre and the city of Creighton to enjoy. Not long after, planning began.

The project was financed largely by a generous donation from a benefactor, Betty Radosti, given in memory of her sister, an avid gardener. Other donations and help from many volunteers advanced the project quickly, and soon it was time to choose a name for the completed garden.

It was finally decided that the new garden would be known as Elizabeth's Garden, named for the benefactor, Betty Radosti, and for Helen Borgmann's mother Elizabeth Rothenberger. What follows is a description of Elizabeth's Garden.

As you step through the gate in the vinyl fence surrounding this oasis, you will immediately recognize the smell of fresh flowers. Large trees provide shade as you stroll through Elizabeth's Garden. The wide, curving walks wind throughout the garden, providing opportunities to get a closer look at the many beautiful annuals and perennials spread throughout the area.

Dwarf trees, shrubs, roses, vines, and ornamental grasses enhance the butterfly sculpture. Artifacts of a bygone era accent the natural beauty of the plantings, and carefully placed rocks complete the effect.

Guests can relax on one of the comfortable benches and picnic tables or stop in the gazebo, located in the center of the garden. A raised planter even gives Care Centre residents the chance to take part in caring for the flowers and plants. Visitors and citizens of Creighton are welcome in this tranquil haven, found at the Creighton Care Centre, next to the hospital on the west end of town. We cordially invite you to come share this beautiful place with us!

Santa Land
	Santa Land is Creighton's Annual Christmas light display, located in Bruce Park during the month of December. In addition to a large number of outdoor displays, Santa Land also houses Santa's Workshop, where sixteen of Santa's motorized elves can be seen hard at work. Visitors can even talk with Santa himself, and enjoy refreshments provided by local businesses. The outdoor and workshop displays were donated to the City of Creighton in 1995 by local residents. Since the original donation, Santa Land has been set up and maintained by the Creighton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Creighton Area Ruritan Club, with the help of many other organizations and individuals. Setup usually begins the first weekend in November, with much of the work done by volunteers aged anywhere form 5 to 82. In all, over 2,000 hours of volunteer work come together to make Santa Land a reality. General operating costs and improvements to Santa Land are funded substantially by the donations of organizations, individuals, and visitors. Donations of any amount are graciously accepted, and will help make sure that others will be able to enjoy Santa Land for many years to come. Santa Land's Drive-Through Hours: December 1 to December 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. Santa's Workshop Hours: 1st Saturday in December to December 23, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information or to make a donation, please contact the Creighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 402.358.3737



Bruce Park Arboretum
	A place to grow More than a city park, Bruce Park Arboretum in Creighton is a green oasis where visitors can retreat, relax and recreate. It hosts a unique collection of trees and shrubs, an outdoor classroom, and serves as an informal laboratory to test the adaptability of plants to northeast Nebraska. Included in the arboretum: Over 200 labeled species of woody plants Memorial trees An oak collection A footbridge to a butterfly garden Native grass plantings An historic WPA concrete table & shelter Multiple flower gardens Plus many other amenities for children & adults to use & enjoy - playground, picnic shelter, swimming pool, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, baseball & softball complexes, camper pads & a dump station Bruce Park Arboretum was started in 1992 and is an affiliate site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. The community, through its Tree Board, has achieved Tree City USA status each year and received other awards many times.



BerryPepper Days
	Creighton's annual celebration, BerryPepper Days, is held on the 3rd full weekend in June each summer. Visitors to the celebration take part in a health walk and run, kiddie parade, road rally, fly-in breakfast, VFW breakfast and the Legion chicken feed and baseball tournament, and then a large parade and followed by a family barbecue in the park. BerryPepper Days are hosted by the Creighton Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on BerryPepper Days, click here.



Ashfall State Park
	Only 16 miles to the West of Creighton is one of this countries greatest treasures. An operating paleontology excavation has uncovered fossil remains of rhinos, camels, horses, turtles and birds that were buried at a watering hole by volcanic ash over 10 million years ago.



Niobrara State Park
	The breathtaking Niobrara river valley, home to Niobrara State Park, lies only 30 miles to the North of Creighton. The park offers 15 cabins, modern camping facilities, a swimming pool, picnic shelters, boat ramps, and hiking and biking trails with scenery that is Nebraska at its finest.



Winnetoon
	The World's only Winnetoon is home to a mini-mall of historic old-west buildings and shopping. Winnetoon also holds many chainsaw carvings by their local "carving cowboy". Winnetoon is located 9 miles Northwest of Creighton.



Grove Trout Rearing Station
	Located within the Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area, 20 miles southwest of Creighton, this hatchery raises over 200,000 trout on the crystal clear Verdigre Creek. Visitors can "feed the fish" in beautiful surroundings and learn more about this unique area at the information center.



Lewis & Clark Lake
	Lewis & Clark Lake, Nebraska's 2nd Largest Lake, covers 32,000 acres and is a popular site for boating, camping and fishing in Northeast Nebraska. The lake is an easy 25 miles North of Creighton


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