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Grand Island Area Information

Welcome to Grand Island, Central Nebraska's Platte River oasis, offering tourist attractions, an active trade center, employment opportunities, and human service programs to the agriculturally based area population.

The Grand Island area is blessed with state-of-the-art medical facilities and an unequaled educational system featuring 14 public elementary schools, three public middle schools, two public high schools, four private schools along with post secondary educational learning opportunities with Central Community College and distance learning at College Park.

The City of Grand Island provides numerous opportunities for relaxation and family entertainment at City parks and recreational facilities. The Parks system includes 16 parks comprised of nearly 325 acres, as well as several mini-parks. Each park offers something special to the community including the amenities of: ball diamonds, bandstands, basketball courts, bicycling, boating, fishing, horseshoe courts, ice skating, playgrounds, outdoor skate park facility, sledding areas, swimming and wading pools, tennis courts, concessions, restrooms, picnic shelters and tables, drinking water, electricity, and grills. The state renowned Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, Island Oasis Water Park, Racquet Center, Skeet Range, Soccer Complex, and the new Hike/Bike Trail are additional examples of the immense investment Grand Island has made in local youth and families.

Residents can worship at your choice of nearly 50 churches and celebrate the diversity of the Grand Island community at a number of local festivals. Grand Island has hundreds of service clubs and community organizations, which contribute to a strong sense of belonging for their members and promote support for the community. There are opportunities for involvement for youth, athletes, arts, politics, human services, professional groups, environmentalists, retired individuals, and many more. There are groups that focus on local issues and needs only, as well as groups known to communities nationwide. Grand Island offers all this and much more to residents so come check out this great town, you might not want to leave.