Camping: No
Water: Yes
Modern Restroom: No
Dump Station: No
Showers: No
Laundry: No
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Lodging: No
Cabins: 0
Rooms: 0
Dorms: 0
Food Service: No
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Trails: Yes
Hiking: 3 miles
M. Bike: 3 miles
Horse: 0 miles
Trail Rides: No
Allow Horses: No
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Picnicking: Yes
Picnic Tables: 44
Grills: 21
Shelters: 10
Shelters w/ elec.: 0
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Boating: No
Types:
Ramps: 0
Docks: 0
Fuel Avail.: No
Boat Rental: No
River Access: Yes
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Fishing: Yes
Cleaning Stations: 0
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Swimming: No
Pools: 0
Beaches: 0
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Concessions: No
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Visitor Center: Yes
Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
The site of the state's first fish hatchery (1882), the old hatch house is now a fish management museum, and there is an interesting geologic display nearby. Nominal admission is charged for adults and children age 6-15. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. Summer hours are 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In winter the aquarium is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. In fall and spring, it is closed Tuesdays and Thanksgiving
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Office on Site: Yes
Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium Office
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day are 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fall through Spring hours: the aquarium is closed on Tuesdays and holidays.
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Park SRA is another picturesque Platte River area and home of the exceptional Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium. Also the site of the state's first fish hatchery (1882), the old hatch house is now a fish management museum, and there is an interesting geologic display nearby. The picnic areas offer spectacular views of the countryside, and there is a 3-mile nature-hiking trail divided into two 1½-mile segments.