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Hamilton County Event Venues

*NOTE: Event reservations and arrangements must be made with the venue directly.

If you wish to reserve a picnic shelter at one of Aurora's city parks, click the button below to learn more about each shelter and how you can request a reservation.

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Aurora Aquatic Center

Public swimming pool

Location: 1225 Q St, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-694-2992

Webpage: https://cityofaurora.org/highlights/aurora-aquatic-facility/

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The Bremer Center

Community center

Location: 1604 L St, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-694-2035

Website: https://www.bremercenter.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bremercommunitycenter/

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Charles L. Whitney Education Center
(Prairie Plains)

Nature education center

Location: 2206 N M Rd, Marquette, NE 68854

Phone: 402-694-5535

Website: https://www.prairieplains.org/education-center/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.65342259642&type=3

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Christian Resource Center

Religious nonprofit organization

Location: 603 S K Rd, Giltner, NE 68841

Phone: 402-849-2606

Website: https://crcnebraska.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CRCnebraska

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Cole Park

Public park

Location: Highway 34, Aurora, NE, 68818

Webpage: https://aurorane.gov/cole-park/

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Edgerton Park

Baseball and soccer fields

Location: 1110 A St, Aurora, NE 68818

Webpage: https://aurorane.gov/edgerton-park-2/

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Giltner Community Center

Community center

Location: 4021 Commercial Ave, Giltner, NE 68841

Phone: 402-849-2800

Webpage: https://giltnerne.com/community-center

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Hamilton County Fairgrounds

Fairgrounds and event venue

Location: 310 A St, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-631-3595

Website: https://hamiltoncofairgrounds.org/

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Hamilton County Senior Center

Senior center

Location: 1205 11th St, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-694-2176

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltoncountyseniorcenter/about

Hampton Ball Park

Public park

Location: 600 D St, Hampton, NE 68843

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Hordville Event Center

Event venue

Location: 315 Olive St, Hordville, NE 68846

Phone: 402-757-3231

Website: https://hordville.org/attractions/

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The Ivy

Event hall in historical landmark building

Location: 1103 K St, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-631-9169

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheIvyNE/

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The Leadership Center

Conference center

Location: 2211 Q St, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-694-3934

Website: https://tlcaurora.org/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipCenterAurora/

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Penner Athletic Courts

Sports facility

Location: 1477 US-34, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-694-0110

Webpage: https://www.bremercenter.com/general-7

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Phillips Memorial Hall

Community center

Location: 501 3rd St, Phillips, NE 68865

Phone: 402-886-2324

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/phillipsmemorialhall/

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Pioneer Trails Recreation Area

Campground

Location: E 14 Rd, Aurora, NE 68818

Webpage: https://www.nrdnet.org/rec-area/pioneer-trails-recreation-area

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Poco Creek Golf Course

Golf course

Location: 1110 19th St, Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: 402-694-3662

Website: https://pococreek.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pococreekgolfcourseaurora/

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Refshauge Park

Public park

Location: 300-412 14th St, Aurora, NE 68818

Webpage: https://aurorane.gov/refshauge-park/

Valley View Country Club

Golf course

Location: 2407 NE-14, Marquette, NE 68854

Phone: 308-946-2730

Website: https://valleyviewgolfing.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ccvalleyview

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Hours of Operation:

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Tues. - Fri. ..................... 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Sat. .................................. 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Sun. ................................................ CLOSED

Mon. ............................................... CLOSED

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General Admissions:

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Adult ..................................................... $7.00

Senior (age 60+) .................................. $5.00

Student (age 5-17) ............................... $4.00

Children under 5 yrs. ........................ FREE

Contact Us

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Address:

210 16th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

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Phone: (402) 694-6531

Email: plainsman@hamilton.net

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All of the museum's buildings are ADA accessible, and we have up to four wheelchairs (not motorized) available for guests to use during their visit. We also have ADA restrooms in our Main Building and Agricultural Building.

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