Oshkosh Recreation

The Oshkosh Swimming Pool provides free swimming in a heated pool. The pool has 3-meter and 1-meter diving
boards, a wading pool for pre-school children and lifeguards on duty. The pool is open from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. daily during the
summer. A wide variety of swimming and lifesaving lessons are available also.

200 East 1st

The Oshkosh Ballpark is host to many baseball and softball programs throughout the summer, including PeeWee,
Babe Ruth, Legion Baseball, Young Girls and Girls Softball. Lighted tennis courts are adjacent to the ballpark.

An outstanding July 4th celebration concludes with baseball and a
fireworks display at the ballpark.

800 West 2nd

Battle of Blue Water

This historical marker recounts the largest engagement between United States troops and Native Americans ever fought in Nebraska territory, and one of the 12 largest engagements between Native Americans and the white man. On September 5, 1855, the U. S. Army's 600

Oshkosh, NE Historical Markers

History of Ash Hollow

Archaeological excavations in Ash Hollow indicate that early man used the area as much as 6,000 years ago. A small rock shelter in the side of the bluff near the park visitor center was used as a campsite by later Plains Indians for about 3,000

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The Hollman Grave Historical Marker

It has been estimated that at least 20,000 persons died on the overland trail between 1842 and 1859. This averages ten graves per miles over the 2,000 mile trail. Of the hundreds that died while crossing Nebraska, only seven identifiable graves remain.

Oshkosh, NE Historical Markers

Ash Hollow Historical Park

Nebraska Game & Parks describes Ash Hollow as the state's "most intriguing and unusual"

Oshkosh, NE Historic Parks

Garden County Courthouse

Garden County Courthouse Listed in the National Register of Historical Places [GD03-003] Listed 1990/01/10 In an election held in 1909, Deuel County voters approved the creation of Garden County and the older county lost three-fourths of its territory. Oshkosh was established in 1889

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Battle of Blue Water

History of Ash Hollow

The Hollman Grave Historical Marker

Ash Hollow Historical Park

Garden County Courthouse

Things to do Recreation near Oshkosh, NE

Oregon Trail Wagon Train

Gotte Park & City Park

Hillside Golf Course

Chappell Lake

Cabela's