Schramm State Park Recreation Area

Home to the Gretna State fish hatchery which is the oldest hatchery in the State of Nebraska and dates back to 1882, Schramm Park State Recreation Area also includes walking trails and sites for bird watching. This recreation area has an educational center that includes exhibits and information about area flora and fauna in the region. 

Residents of Gretna, Nebraska recognized the importance of a fish hatchery and dedicated resources to open the first in the area in 1882. Also home to Schramm Park with recreation and walking trails, as well as the Schramm education center that was newly renovated in 2019.

• Pesek, Cara. “Schramm Park State Recreation Area.” Nebraska Game and Parks, December 28, 2021. http://outdoornebraska.gov/schramm/. 
• Kim, Nancy. “8 Nifty Things You Need to Know about Schramm Park.” Oh My! Omaha, September 16, 2022. https://ohmyomaha.com/2020/05/8-nifty-things-you-need-to-know-about-schramm-park/. 
• team, The Explore Nebraska History. “Gretna Fish Hatchery.” Explore Nebraska History. Accessed October 15, 2022. https://mynehistory.com/items/show/450. 
• Map of Schramm park: Arcgis.com, https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=177ab59467194e17b1172f682c2a90ff.