Status: Open year round.
Max reservation window: Mon May 26 2014
DescriptionAttractions Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers year-round accommodations and recreational use. This ultra modern park offers a spectacular array of lodging, group meeting facilities and activities. Located near Ashland, just off of I-80 at exit 426, Mahoney nestles on 700 acres along the picturesque Platte River. Near to the park there are several attractions. Nearby Attractions include Platte River State Park, the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park, Quarry Oaks Golf Club and Iron Horse Golf Club. Campground Notes Little Creek and Lakeside campgrounds offer spacious, hard surfaced pads, situated among mature shade trees near Owen Marina Lake. Modern shower/latrine buildings and drinking water are conveniently located in both areas. There is a coin-operated laundry in the shower building at Little Creek. Trailer dump stations and water are available near the park entrance. Cabin Notes Secluded on wooded ridge tops, the modern housekeeping cabins are available throughout the year. Linens, tableware and basic cookware are provided. Each cabin has air conditioning/heat, fireplace, TV, refrigerator, range, microwave, and outdoor deck and grill. Lodge Rooms The Peter Kiewit Lodge has 40 lodge rooms each with AC and heat, wireless Internet, telephone, TV and a private bath. Sixteen have sleeping lofts with electric fireplaces and all but 16 rooms have walkout decks that overlook the park or the Platte River. Mahoney Grille restaurant in the Peter Kiewit Lodge is now open and serving 7 days a week. Come enjoy the beautiful view while dining. Hours are Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. For more information, and menu, please go to The Mahoney Grille website at www.MahoneyGrille.net or call (402)944-2979. Have Mahoney Grille cater your next event! Services & Amenities:
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- ATM/CASH MACHINE
- Activity Center
- Admin Service, Copying/Faxing
- Arboretum
- Ball Field
- Bath House
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boating, Jon (Paddle)
- Cabins
- Campground Host
- Camping, Improved Site
- Catering
- Comfort Station
- Dining
- Docks, Fishing/Crabbing
- Driving Range
- Dump Station
- Dump Station - Marina
- Dump Station, Camper
- Family Aquatic Center
- Field Sports/Activities
- Fire Rings
- First Aid Supplies
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fishing, PARK LAKE
- Game Room
- Gardens, Botanical Displ
- Grills
- Group/Community Facility
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Horse Rentals
- Horseshoe Pits
- Horseshoes
- Information Center
- Information/Contact Station
- Jogging/Running
- Kiosk
- Laundry
- Lifegaurds (Seasonal)
- Lodging Cabins
- Lodging, Group Facilities
- Lookout Tower
- MAINTENANCE, HOUSEKEEPING
- MEETING SPACE
- Marina
- Mountain/Trail Bicycling
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- Naturalist Program
- Nature Program
- Nature Study
- Newspapers
- Office/Ranger Station
- PARK LAKE
- PROGRAMS, INSTRUCTIONAL
- PROGRAMS, NATURE
- Paddle Boat Rentals
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Pier, Fishing (Handicap)
- Playground
- Playhouse Theatre
- Put-Put
- Rentals, Fishing Equipment
- Restaurant
- Restrooms
- Retail, Drinks/Ice/Snack
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail,Supplies
- Scenic Driving Routes
- Shelters
- Showers
- Soccer/Rugby Field
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Pool
- Telephone
- Tennis
- Tennis Court
- Trails, Bicycle
- Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Viewing Platform/Overlk
- Walking
- Water Access, Park Lake
- Water Drinking
- Water Slides
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
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- Area Attraction
- Art & Museum
- Church
- Cultural Sites, Exhibits
- Emergency Services
- Fuel, Boats
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Golf
- Golfing
- Grocery Store
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- Hospital
- Maintenance, RV/Camper
- Maintenance,Vehicle
- Medical Clinic
- Museum
- Propane
- Retail , Bait & Tackle
- Sightseeing
- Town
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| Within 10 Miles |
- Antiquing
- Aquarium Display
- Fish Hatchery
- Mall
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- Motel
- Shopping
- Winery Tours
- Zoo
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Alerts and Important Information Food Service Details
Mahoney Grille restaurant in the Peter Kiewit Lodge is now open and serving 7 days a week. Come enjoy the beautiful view while dining.
Hours are Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
For more information, and menu, please go to The Mahoney Grille website at www.MahoneyGrille.net or call (402)944-2979. Have Mahoney Grille cater your next event!
Owen Marina Hours: Convenience store and ice cream parlor,
fast food service, paddle boats and recreation
Memorial weekend through Labor Day
10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Sunday - Thursday)
10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
John R. Lauritzen Administration Building: Information,
camping registration, permits, trail ride tickets, swimming pool
season passes, theater ticket reservations. Call today to plan and reserve your next Birthday Party
Memorial Weekend through Labor Day
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Saturday - Wednesday)
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Thursday and Friday)
Rest of Year
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Email Address:
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.02611, -96.31222
41°1'34"N, 96°18'44"W
E. T. Mahoney State Park is located between Omaha & Lincoln on Interstate I-80, Exit 426. Upon taking exit 426, turn North and go 1/2 mile on Hwy 66, entrance before Strategic Air & Space Museum.
If traveling from Ashland, from the east or west on Hwy 6 to Ashland, turn onto Hwy 66, go South 3 miles on Hwy 66, entrance after Strategic Air & Space Museum (before I-80).
Contact Information:Mailing Address:Eugene T. Mahoney SP 28500 West Park Hwy Ashland NE 68003
Phone Number:Project Office:(402)944-2523
Special Events:The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details. - Platte River Art Show:Eugene T. Mahoney State Park presents: The Platte River Art Show.
View some of the finest art in the country at what has become "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River".
Saturday, March 31st, 2012 from 9a.m. - 8p.m.
Sunday, April 1st, 2012 from 9a.m.- 4p.m
from Mar 31 2012 to Apr 01 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 10am-2pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on Apr 21 2012
- Stargazing:Omaha Astronomical Society & Prairie Astronomy Club, at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, set up powerful telescopes for glimpse of night sky spectaculars! Stargazing begins at Bur Oak Picnic Shelter across from the golf driving range from dusk to 11p.m. Weather permitting on May 11 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 10am-2pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on May 26 2012
- Pony Rides: $6 (3yr -9yr ) Open Daily 10am -5pm from May 28 2012 to Sep 03 2012
- Craft Center: Various crafts to choose from ($3.00 on up) 11am - 4pm from May 28 2012 to Sep 03 2012
- Golf: Miniature Golf ($3.50)and Driving Range($3.00),10a.m. - 8p.m from May 28 2012 to Sep 03 2012
- Marina/ Paddle Boats: $5 (2-person) ½ hour $8 (4-person) ½ hour
Sunday - Thursday 10:30am - 7 pm
Friday & Saturday 10:30am - 8:30pm from May 28 2012 to Sep 03 2012 - Activity Center:$2 Entry per Person (Simulators Extra)
Mon, Thur, & Fri - 4pm - 8pm
Tues, Wed - CLOSED
Saturday - 11am - 8pm
Sunday - 11am - 6pm
from May 28 2012 to Sep 03 2012 - Trail Rides: $16 (6yr - Adult)
Monday -Friday - 10a, 11a, 1:30p, 2:30p, 4p & 5p
Saturday & Sunday --9a, 10a, 11a, 1:30p, 2:30p, 4p & 5p from May 28 2012 to Sep 03 2012 - Swimming/ Water Park: $8.00 Adults $7.00 (ages 3-12years).Daily Hours - 12:00 NOON - 5p.m. 6p.m. - 8p.m from May 28 2012 to Sep 03 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 10am-2pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on Jun 12 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 11am-7pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on Jun 15 2012
- Stargazing: Omaha Astronomical Society & Prairie Astronomy Club, at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, set up powerful telescopes for glimpse of night sky spectaculars! Stargazing begins at Bur Oak Picnic Shelter across from the golf driving range from dusk to 11p.m. Weather permitting on Jun 22 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 10am-2pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on Jun 26 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 9am-1pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on Jul 07 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 9am-1pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha. on Jul 24 2012
- Stargazing: Omaha Astronomical Society & Prairie Astronomy Club, at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, set up powerful telescopes for glimpse of night sky spectaculars! Stargazing begins at Bur Oak Picnic Shelter across from the golf driving range from dusk to 11p.m. Weather permitting on Jul 27 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 10am-2pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on Aug 04 2012
- Splash "N" Bash 2012: Special opening of the Aquatic Center for a fun filled day, including special contests, food and music.
9 a.m. --5 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Park Entry Permit required
on Aug 11 2012
- Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 10am-2pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha on Aug 11 2012
- Stargazing: Omaha Astronomical Society & Prairie Astronomy Club, at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, set up powerful telescopes for glimpse of night sky spectaculars! Stargazing begins at Bur Oak Picnic Shelter across from the golf driving range from dusk to 11p.m. Weather permitting on Aug 24 2012
- Free Fishing Clinic: Open to all ages, this is the opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy fishing. There will be certified fishing instructors on site with poles, bait, and tackle provided. Fishing will run from 10am-2pm at the Century Link Lake (formerly known as Qwest) Park entry permit required. Fishing permit required for persons 16 and older. Sponsored by Go Fish Omaha from Sep 01 2012 to Sep 01 2102
- Moonshell Storytelling Festival: Nebraska Story Arts is producing the 11th Annual Moonshell Storytelling Festival, September 8th at Mahoney State Park in collaboration with the Nebraska Games and Park Commission and Mahoney State Park. Events include storytellings for families and adults from 10:30am - 9:30pm. The Festival is FREE with admission to the park on Sep 08 2012
- Stargazing: Omaha Astronomical Society & Prairie Astronomy Club, at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, set up powerful telescopes for glimpse of night sky spectaculars! Stargazing begins at Bur Oak Picnic Shelter across from the golf driving range from dusk to 11p.m. Weather permitting on Sep 21 2012
- Autumn Harvest Art Show:A fine arts celebration featuring wildlife, landscape, still life, impressionistic, southwest and western paintings in a variety of mediums. Bronze sculpture, wood carving, metal sculpture and photography. Many artists from many states. "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" from Oct 06 2012 to Oct 07 2012
- Holiday Craft Show: A wide range of crafts, & jewelry, free face painting, all regular fall/winter activities. Come and find that perfect gift item for the Holidays! Held in the Peter Kiewit Lodge, Park entry permit required on Oct 19 2012
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