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Recreation and Parks

Swimming Pool

The Wilber Swimming Pool

opened in 2004 and is located at 500 South Wilson. The construction of the pool was made possible by an anonymous gift of $1.5 million. It includes 2 water slides, several geysers, water umbrella and log crossing. The bath house was built to replicate the original bath house.

Parks

Wilber City Park,

located on the west side of town on Third Street (Hwy 41) has picnic areas, a shelter, and a modern playground.

American Legion Park,

located along the south edge of Wilber, contains facilities for campers of all sizes, from tents to the largest recreational vehicles. There are 43 electrical hookups (30 and 50 amp service) for use by campers. Dispersed camping is also permitted in most of the park. Other facilities for campers are picnic shelters, restrooms, showers, and a dump station.

Legion Park Building

(capacity approximately 125 people) is available for rent by groups. The park also contains a modern playground, two lighted softball/baseball diamonds, one lighted baseball diamond, and four lighted tennis courts.

Wilber has facilities for:

Boating - Four state recreational areas within 30 miles
Bowling - One 6 lane bowling in Wilber
Fishing - Excellent fishing at the Big Blue River and various lakes in the area
Golf - One private 9 hole grass green course with clubhouse within 10 miles, and a proposed golf course in Wilber
Hunting - Excellent hunting for game birds and deer
Swimming - Municipal water park with zero entry, twoslides, lily pads, fountains, wading pool and two diving boards
Tennis - Four lighted hard surfaced courts.
Theaters - Indoor theater within ten miles with seating for 350; open air theater used for outdoor concerts and programs
Trap Shooting - Available at the Wilber Gun Club for youth and adults
Summer recreational programs include baseball, t-ball, softball, swimming and camping. The Nebraska Czechs of Wilber sponsor the Jr. and Sr. Czech Dancers to promote the Czech heritage.