A Hilltop Park
Directions to Black
Elk-Neihardt Park |
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Black Elk-Neihardt Park is in northwest Blair (at the
intersection of N. 19th [U.S. Highway 75] and Wright Streets –
there’s a stoplight -- turn west onto Wright, which leads into
College Drive; then follow College Drive to the top of the hill to
the T-intersection and turn left). |
 This 80-acre city
park, which overlooks Blair and the Missouri River valley, is the
highest point in Blair. It is a part of the Blair Community
Arboretum and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.
In addition to the large mosaic on the Tower of the Four Winds,
the four smaller pedestal mosaics, and the paved hoop trail, the
park features a variety of trees, prairie grasses, and occasional
wildlife. To quote an early description of the park, “It is a
quiet place of nature’s beauty, to be enjoyed by all.”
Recreational opportunities include a nine-hole disc golf
course; a wood chip trail in addition to the paved hoop trail; a
picnic pavilion with an open fire pit, a grill, seating capacity
of 50 at picnic tables, water, electric outlets, and
handicapped-accessible restrooms. There are also freestanding
bench swings along the hoop trail. At the north edge of the park
there is a playground with a nearby grill and picnic table.
For more information, write to: Black Elk Neihardt Park, Inc.,
PO Box 691, Blair, NE
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