Creighton Community Area Recreation & Surrounding Area
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-town visitors" have also utilized the renovated facility.
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-town visitors" have also utilized the renovated facility.
Area Golf Courses Creighton-402-358-3565
Niobrara (402) 857-3412
Plainview (402) 582-3445
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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:
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Volleyball Courts
Volleyball courts are available at the city park. 
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Baseball and Softball Fields
Baseball and Softball fields are located in the park. 
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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.
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.
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.
News in the Area
By Knox County News
Niobrara State Park Installs Flat Screens,Direct TV In Cabins
Cabins at Niobrara State Park recently had an upgrade. According to Park Superintendent, Mark Rettig, each of the 20 cabins, the lodge, and the office, recently had flat screen televisions installed. Each TV is connected to DirecTV, receiving the B1G Network, sports stations, and other basic satellite channels.
During the cross country meet on Thursday, guests were invited to an open house at cabin 16 to see the new flat screens.
Congratulations, Niobrara State Park! What a great addition to your beautiful cabins.
Cabins at Niobrara State Park recently had an upgrade. According to Park Superintendent, Mark Rettig, each of the 20 cabins, the lodge, and the office, recently had flat screen televisions installed. Each TV is connected to DirecTV, receiving the B1G Network, sports stations, and other basic satellite channels.
During the cross country meet on Thursday, guests were invited to an open house at cabin 16 to see the new flat screens.
Congratulations, Niobrara State Park! What a great addition to your beautiful cabins.
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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 |
Ohiya Casino & Bingo in Santee
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