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Humboldt's City Parks

City Park - The central focus of our city is our outstanding tree-lined city square. Shade trees, walkways, picnic tables and playground equipment give this park a feeling of relaxation, nature and community. "The Square" is center stage every September for the Richardson County Free Fair.

Humboldt Recreation Park - The purpose of this park is fun! We've got playground equipment, ball fields, a concrete tennis court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, an outdoor heated swimming pool, restrooms, two fishing lakes, picnic tables and shelter. To top it all off, we have 12 camper sites with electrical hookups. Free RV dump facilities just two blocks away.

For more information on city parks and recreation, call (402) 862-2171.

Kirkman's Cove Recreation Area

Kirkman's Cove is a flood control lake on 510 acres, managed by the Nemaha Natural Resources District. The 160-acre recreational lake reaches a depth of 40 feet. Kirkman's Cove second purpose after flood control is FUN. It is a stocked fishing lake (5 mph limit) with a swimming area, picnic tables and shelter, playground equipment, ball field, sand volleyball court and nature trails. A nice nine hole golf course lays on the north and west on the lake. Kirkman's Lakeview Golf Course is open all year.

Hunting and Fishing

Richardson County plays host to hunters and sportsmen throughout the year.

Fishing for small and large mouth bass, bluegill and channel cat on local and private lakes, ponds, area rivers and streams is a treat.

Hunting turkey, pheasant, quail, dove and deer are just a few of the area's game. Contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for locations and seasons of our state-managed hunting areas. Please contact area farmers for permission to hunt or fish on their land.

Contact Nebraska Game & Parks Commission at (402) 471-5497 for information on additional recreation facilities.

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