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

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

Oshkosh, NE Historic Courthouses

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

Oshkosh, NE

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

Cresent Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge is part of a nationwide system established for the preservation of waterfowl. The 48,000-acre refuge is approximately 30

Oshkosh, NE Wildlife Refuges

Garden County Museum

An early 1900s school house and an old opera house/theater located downtown are filled with historic items, Indian artifacts, fossils, and a bird collection of 300 stuffed specimens. A second museum building at the south end of Main at E Avenue is a larger building for larger exhibits.

Oshkosh, NE Museums

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Garden County Courthouse

History of Ash Hollow

The Hollman Grave Historical Marker

Cresent Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Garden County Museum

Things to do Recreation near Oshkosh, NE

Chappell Lake

Hillside Golf Course

Cabela's

Gotte Park & City Park

Oshkosh Recreation