We all had a favorite childhood playground, a place that let our imaginations run wild as we played. Kids in the Grand Island have that in this massive community-built playground that’s located in Stolley Park.
Kids’ Kingdom is the ultimate community project. In the early 2000s, the city asked for kids’ input on a new playground. Kids came up with the features they most wanted in the new structure.
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The park was designed based on the kids’ ideas and requests, and the community set about making it a reality.
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More than 2400 volunteers were involved in making this dream come true for Grand Island kids.
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The construction took more than 27,000 work-hours over just five days to complete, and you can tell how much love and care went into it.
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Kids’ Kingdom opened in the spring of 2003 and has been a favorite destination for area families ever since.
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You’ll find all sorts of fun areas for kids, including a castle, swings, slides, a pirate ship, and an obstacle course.
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There are also plenty of spots for tired parents to take a rest while the kids enjoy this massive 28,000-square-foot paradise.
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And if you happen to visit Stolley Park in the summer, you can even ride the adorable little train that boards right next to the playground!
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Stolley Park is located at 2103 W Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801. It’s open all year long. The rest of the park is an absolute treasure, too – from the gardens to the pool to the historic buildings, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy.
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The Stolley Park Railroad hosts a fun Halloween ride each year; click here for the 2018 dates.
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