Nebraska: Eugene T. Mahoney Park - Ashland

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Family Aquatic Center is fun for everyone. The complex has 2 Water Slides, 0-depth swimming & wave pool, kid's water playground, change house, and concession. The Aquatic Center is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend with reduced hours beginning Mid-Augst.

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers year-round accommodations and recreational use. This ultra modern park offers a spectacular array of lodging, group meeting facilities and activities. Located near Ashland, just off of I-80 at exit 426, Mahoney nestles on 700 acres along the picturesque Platte River.

Near to the park there are several attractions. Nearby Attractions include Platte River State Park, the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park, Quarry Oaks Golf Club and Iron Horse Golf Club.

Campground Notes

Little Creek and Lakeside campgrounds offer spacious, hard surfaced pads, situated among mature shade trees near Owen Marina Lake. Modern shower/latrine buildings and drinking water are conveniently located in both areas. There is a coin-operated laundry in the shower building at Little Creek. Trailer dump stations and water are available near the park entrance. Wireless Internet is free of charge for camping guests at Lakeside Campground.

Cabin Notes

Secluded on wooded ridge tops, the modern housekeeping cabins are available throughout the year. Linens, tableware and basic cookware are provided. Each cabin has air conditioning/heat, fireplace, TV, refrigerator, range, microwave, and outdoor deck and grill.

Lodge Rooms

The Peter Kiewit Lodge has 40 lodge rooms each with AC and heat, wireless Internet, telephone, TV and a private bath. Sixteen have sleeping lofts with electric fireplaces and all but 16 rooms have walkout decks that overlook the park or the Platte River. The Peter Kiewit Lodge offers guests with a full service restaurant, where guests can enjoy a beautiful view of the Platte River when dining, and meeting facilities with wireless Internet. A full service catering menu is available.

Admission: Single Admission. Adults $7 and Children (12 & under) $6. Children two years of age and younger may use the swimming pools at state parks for free. Blue tubes are available to rent for $3 per tube. Season Passes: Adults, $110; Children, $90; Family (2-5 people) $270, (6-10 people) $320, and (11-15 people) $370

Season: The Family Aquatic Center is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Hours: Daily (7 days a week): Noon-5 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.

Late Summer Hours: Beginning August 19, 2009 hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday: noon - 5 p.m; 6 - 8 p.m. Last day of operation is Monday, September 7. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

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