
April 22, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is teaming up with the Grand Island Tree Board and the Dodge School “Park Rangers” (3rd-5th Graders) to celeb...

April 21, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — All aboard! The Stolley Park Train is returning to the tracks for the first time in 2025 on Saturday, May 3. The Stolley Park Railroad is the perfect way t...

April 18, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library & Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department are teaming up with the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers for another “Star ...

April 18, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — You can give your child a Major League experience by registering them for the 2025 MLB ® Pitch Hit & Run ™ program. The free, one-day competition ...

April 16, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Following multiple public input meetings and conversations with community stakeholders, a major Grand Island Parks & Recreation project is underway at Pier ...

April 7, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Seasons passes to Island Oasis and Lincoln Pool are officially available online until May 23, and walk-up season pass purchases begin at Island Oasis on May...

April 1, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — With temperatures on the rise, the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off its 2025 hiring cycle for lifeguards. Both Island Oasis and Li...

March 28, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — A new partnership between the City of Grand Island and Nebraska Game and Parks may be starting to bloom this spring. On Wednesday, March 26, the Nebraska L...

March 25, 2025
Grand Island, Neb.— Online Registration for summer programming opens March 29th. This includes swim lessons, Kinder Kamp, Playground Pals, theater productions, specialty camp...

March 24, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Online Registration for Grand Island Parks & Recreation summer programming will open on March 29. Registrations that will be available include swim lessons...

March 20, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Nothing can help you shake off the latest winter storm better than simply thinking about summer, so the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is here t...

March 11, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — The 2025 golf season is already underway in Grand Island, and city-owned Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in Grand Island is entering the new season fresh off of ...

January 30, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Following an initial open house that saw hundreds turn out to voice their opinions, the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is preparing to host its ...

January 30, 2025
Are you seeking some extra cash, a way to stay busy this summer, or just looking to get involved in the community? The Parks & Rec department has opportunities just for you! We of...

December 19, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. -- Let the voting begin! The City of Grand Island has revealed its five finalists in the inaugural Christmas Light Contest! To vote, all you need to do is l...

December 10, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — It took just five days for the first-ever City of Grand Island Christmas Light Contest to reach its entry limit of homes. In total, 26 homes will compete f...

December 4, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — To help the city usher in the Christmas holiday, the Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first-ever Christmas Light Contest! The c...

November 16, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island is about to endure a major renovation, but you won’t be seeing it on your local roads or in the form of a new development this time...

October 31, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — As winter inches closer, the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is seemingly getting busier. With the chill in the air comes a variety of activitie...

October 14, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — A banner year is in the books for the Stolley Park Railroad’s annual “Halloween Express.” From Friday, October 11 through Saturday, October 12, the ...