Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Banner Park

Banner Park Address:
52nd and Virginia Street
Bellevue Nebraska
Park Size: 23.5 Acres



Whether you prefer to call it Banner Park, or Hastings Banner Park, the entrance sign to this Bellevue Nebraska park identifies it as H W Banner Park.

This park is only 23 and 1/2 acres in size, but offers ball fields, soccer field, playground equipment, jogging trails, picnic area, shelters, and parking, according to the Welcome to Sarpy County Website.



Though rather small, the playground should offer enough more than enough equipment for a family outing. A picnic table is located near the playground area. If you are planning a picnic or other event there on a hot Nebraska day, be advised that there is a lack of shade.  A few smaller young trees are growing, so perhaps someday shade will be better.



Keystone Trail bicycle riders in this area will pass by Banner Park. Of importance to bike riders may be the small porta potty between the parking lot and the connector trail. I am unsure as to whether or not this restroom is available year round.