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Recreation - Pioneer Park
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Pioneer Park is located at 210 S 8th Street. Off street parking is located 1/2 block south of Monroe on 8th street. The park extends from 8th to 9th street, Monroe to Madison and can be accessed from 8th, 9th, Monroe, Madison and Court streets. The park includes an interesting topographical mix, with the upper area of the park situated on a small bluff overlooking the lower levels of the park that are part of the natural creek/drainage system for the area.
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| The park offers off street and handicap parking. |
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| It has a pavilion and a number of picnic tables. |
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| It has a modern restroom and a water fountain. |
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| It contains a variety of play ground equipment for young folks to enjoy. |
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The park has a 1/2 mile concrete hiking and biking trail, with three strategically located park benches. This provides a beautiful setting for walking and/or safe off street cycling.
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The half-mile Pioneer Park Trail was completed in 2009. The trail was funded through the Recreation Trails Program of the Federal Highway Administration, administered by the Nebraska Game and Park Commission and the Papio-Missouri River NRD Trails Assistance Program. The trail is in a tranquil setting with a multi-level surface for biking, walking and family fun, with access to parking, picnic shelter, playground equipment and perfectly spaced benches obtained through a grant from the Blair Area Foundation; landscaping and bench installation labor was part of a local eagle scout project (Paul Bayer) with trees and bushes funded by the 2009 OPPD Tree Promotion Program. Trail planning began as a vision of the Fort Calhoun Park Board several years ago and Judy Seaver assisted them on the tree and shrub selections. Additional shade trees will be added this fall.
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| The park also includes a large green space suitable for a pick-up game of soccer or football, throwing the Frisbee, flying a kite or similar activities. |
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