Cody Park

1. Kiddie rides/Concession stand opens on Saturdays & Sundays in April and rides open Memorial Day weekend. Both close after the second weekend in September. Ride tickets can be purchased individually or in a multi-ticket discount quantity. Group ticket purchase is available to non-profit groups. The group must request the tickets in writing at least five days in advance, must use the tickets within seven days and can only use the tickets on non-holiday weekdays.
2. Cody Park Campsite has 40 hard-surfaced camping pads. No sewer, water or electrical hook-ups available. There are restroom facilities and potable water available. Campsite is open May 1st through October 15th. Camping costs apply. Stays are limited to seven consecutive days.
3. Cody Park Shelter is approximately 4,000 square feet under roof; seats approximately 200. Shelter has concrete floor, electrical hookup, water, stage and lighting. Shelter is available for rental May 1st through October 15th. Rental reservations are accepted in person only, Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Reservations can be made one (1) year in advance, date to date. The first person to the door on that day gets the reservation. (Only exception to this rule is by mayor and/or council). All rental fees are required at the time the reservation is made. All reservations must be made at the Public Service Department, Park - Cemetery Division, 1402 N. Jeffers.
4. An animal enclosure with deer, elk, burros, sheep, peafowl, ducks and geese is also part of the park. All animals are shown in a natural setting. No charge.
5. A horseshoe pitching facility is available with 30 lighted pits designed for tournament and recreational play. No charge.
6. Carpenter Softball Complex has four lighted adult softball diamonds. Diamonds are used throughout the year for league play through the North Platte Sports Association.
7. Eight hard-surfaced, lighted tennis courts are used throughout the year for recreational and tournament play. No charge.
8. There are many acres for picnic and general recreational use available.
9. Four restroom facilities are located throughout the park, they are open from April 15th through October 15th.
10. Cody Park has three large playground areas.
11. A Train Display is open from Memorial Day through the 4th weekend in September from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The display consists of the restored Hershey, Nebraska depot, a Union pacific challenger steam locomotive, a 6900 series diesel locomotive, mail car, baggage car and caboose, along with other railroad memorabilia. No charge.
12. Bill Wood Field is located two blocks west of Highway 83 on 18th Street, and includes a lighted baseball diamond and dressing rooms. The field is used for American Legion baseball play.
13. The Dowhower Softball Complex, located two blocks west of Highway 83 on 16th Street, includes seven lighted softball diamonds. Diamonds are used throughout the year for league play through the Platte Valley Girls' Softball Association.
14. A portable band shell is primarily located in Cody Park. The portable bandshell is used during the summer months for concerts in the park. In the winter months, it is used from the first Monday after Thanksgiving through December 25th for a Santa's Workshop Display in Memorial Park. The portable band shell, when not in use by the City is available for rental at $150 per day plus a $150 deposit. (City crews move the band shell).

Cody Park Concessions

This summer spend your days at Cody Park! GREAT FOOD awaits you and your family!

Download Concessions & Rides Hours Poster - Updated 8/16/2011

Cody Park Rides

This summer spend your days at Cody Park! GREAT FUN awaits you and your family!

Download Rides & Concessions Hours Poster - Updated 8/16/2011

Enjoy the 1913 Herschell-Spikeman Carousel - a one of a kind - brought to Cody Park in the 1930's. All the carousel horses are original.

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