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2711 Clearfield Drive, Norfolk

This park is comprised of almost four acres and is located in the fast-growing northwest part of the City.

Amenities include:

  • Playground
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Multi-purpose asphalted area with two basketball courts
  • Baseball/softball area with backstop

This park is located across the street from the Norfolk Public Junior High School south of Pasewalk Avenue and is comprised of 3 acres. This park has the following amenities: World War II Memorial, 2 lighted tennis courts (striped for pickleball as well), a lighted basketball court, large playground area, bathrooms, picnic tables, barbeque grills and a raised bandstand that occasionally hosts some small musical events.

705 S. 6th, Norfolk

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2003 Sheridan Dr., Norfolk

Currently a six acre undeveloped park awaiting future development.

350 Benjamin Ave., Norfolk

This park is comprised of approximately 6.4 acres and is located adjacent to and just west of the YMCA. Amenities include: a large accessible & inclusive playground, an accessible & inclusive splash pad with benches and shaded picnic tables, a one-acre concrete bicycle course used for recreation and training, bathroom and a full size multi-purpose athletic field.

The Splash Pad is open May 30 – September 30 from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

101 Nebraska Ave., Norfolk

Comprised of almost six acres, Johnson Park has been part of Norfolk since the 1930’s. For more information regarding the Whitewater Park please click HERE.

The park is newly renovated and features the following amenities:

  • Basketball court
  • Seasonal ice-skating rink
  • Nature Playground
  • Playground
  • Bathrooms
  • Picnic shelters
  • Bandstand
  • Hiking/biking path
  • Splash Pad
    • Splash Pad is open mid-may. Hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Riverwalk
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700 Georgia Ave., Norfolk

This park is comprised of over 5 acres. There is a lighted regulation youth softball field, a girl’s fastpitch indoor training facility, bathrooms, pickleball courts, picnic tables, a shelter, and a playground area. In the summer you will see many people attending one of the many youth softball games held here and playing pickleball.

901 Blaine St

1007 Nord St., Norfolk

This small park is comprised of approximately 3/4 of an acre and includes the following amenities:

  • Small playground
  • Basketball court
  • Covered picnic shelter
  • BBQ grill

600 N. 4th St., Norfolk

This park is comprised of almost 4.3 acres and is located along North 4th Street – north of Elm Street and east of the Norfolk Public High School – along the North Fork of the Elkhorn River.

Amenities include:

  • Lighted tennis courts (3)
  • Lighted basketball courts (2)
  • Small playground

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1900 W. Maple., Norfolk

Skyview Park was created out of a flood control project on the Corporation Gulch and is comprised of 175 acres. The project began in 1971 with the construction of a 1200 foot long dam which resulted in the creation of a new lake. Skyview Lake has approximately 50 surface area acres located among the rolling hills of northwest Norfolk and is the focal point of the park. Fishing and non-motorized boating are allowed on the lake. Ice fishing is allowed during the winter months. There are two boat ramps, two 150 foot long rocked jettys and a handicapped accessible 100 foot T-head fishing pier available for use at this location.

The $204,000 lake renovation project was completed in 2005.  The project included the removal of over 42,000 cu. yards of sediment, the construction of two 20′ x 150′ rocked jetties and a restocking of the lake. No ice skating is allowed at this location.

Many park amenities surround the lake and include the following: Bathrooms on north and south sides of the lake, 4 large and 2 small picnic shelters, a large band stand, picnic tables, barbeque grills, large playground area, a disc golf course, cross country course, a state accredited arboretum, a concrete hiking/biking concrete trail over 2 1/2 miles long that surrounds the lake (the main loop that circles the lake is 1.82 miles long) and a fitness station along the hiking/biking trail.

This park is the site of local high school cross country meets, the Christian Cross Festival held in June and home to the annual 4th of July fireworks show that is attended by many thousands of people each year.

2201 N. 13th St., Norfolk

This park consists of 180.3 acres along the Elkhorn River. There is a successful incorporation of the old and the new at this location. Included in the original park boundaries are facilities built back in the WPA days from 1936 to 1943. The old park area is heavily shaded by many stately old trees and the focal point is the large lagoon, left over from the days when the Elkhorn River flowed through the area where the park is now located. Also in the original park area there are 4 rental cabins, 2 large picnic shelters, 2 small picnic shelters, 1 sand volleyball court, multiple playground areas, 1 lighted official softball field (field #5), bathrooms at two locations, picnic tables, barbeque grills, canoe access to the Elkhorn River, fishing opportunities at the river and the lagoon (there is a handicapped fishing platform along the lagoon) and a public campground located between the river and the lagoon. A new Off-Leash Dog Recreation Area and the rail head to the Cowboy Trail, are available for the public to use.

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715 S. 1st St., Norfolk

Football and baseball facilities, Aquaventure Waterpark, Skate Park

300 Elm Ave., Norfolk

Just north of the Norfolk Public Library, this park is comprised of approximately 1.6 acres. In 2001, the park was dedicated to Warren Cook (Mayor 1957-1961). The park consists of green space and is planned to undergo construction and host the Story Walk Trail to include a walking path and playground. The image below is a concept of the completed area.

2406 Westside Ave., Norfolk

This park is comprised of almost one acre and is situated mostly between the backyards of neighboring residents between Madison and Westside Avenues. Small areas of access to this park can be located from both streets.

Amenities include:

  • Playground
  • Basketball court (one-on-one)
  • Picnic table

601 N. 3rd St.., Norfolk

Located along the North Fork of the Elkhorn River and across from the North 4th Street Park, Winter Park is comprised of almost six acres. It is named after long-time City of Norfolk Park Superintendent, Dick Winter.

Amenities include:

  • Playground
  • Picnic tables
  • BBQ grill
  • Small recreational soccer field
  • Baseball/softball backstop

Madison has two parks covering 12 acres. Facilities include playground equipment, picnic tables, swimming pool, tennis courts, and ball diamonds. The five unsupervised playgrounds have standard playground facilities. Programs are offered in softball, baseball, and soccer.

Battle Creek

Meadow Grove

Newman Grove

Tilden

200 N. Mill St., Pierce

Corner of Woodland Ave., Plainview

Hwy 20 & Park Ave., Plainview