Tourism/Recreation
Rest and relax in Ravenna by taking a stroll down any of our
quiet streets to one of the parks where you can have a picnic, game of tennis,
or take a swim. Bring your golf clubs and enjoy playing golf on the rolling
green acres of our challenging course. Don't forget your glove as there are
softball and baseball diamonds for your major league arm. The territory surrounding
Ravenna is an outdoor enthusiast's dream with deer, song birds, fish, pheasants,
and other wildlife.
Annevar
Annevar (Ravenna spelled backwards)
is our celebration held annually for four days each June. The 2009 Annevar
celebration will be held on June 18-21.
Bed & Breakfast
American Quilt Bed & Breakfast
Mary Jo Ahrens, Innkeeper
(308) 452-3462
E-mail: mjahrens@rcom-ne.com |
The Printed Page
804 Grand Avenue
Ravenna, NE 68869
(308) 452-3739 or (866) 260-0560
Sharon Loy, Owner
E-mail: sal@nctc.net |
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City Auditorium
The Ravenna City Auditorium, located at 301 Alba Avenue, has recently been remodeled
with a new heating and air conditioning unit, modern windows and doors, and a refinished floor. The Auditorium
is available to rent for dances, receptions, reunions, meetings, open houses, garage sales, and auctions.
Available equipment includes tables (extra charge) and chairs. A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and sink
is also located in the Auditorium.
Please contact City Hall at (308) 452-3273 for rental charges and available dates.
City Parks
Ravenna
has five city parks covering seven acres. Park facilities include: swimming
pool, picnic areas, tables and benches, playground equipment, sand volleyball
courts, three ball parks, lighted and paved tennis/basketball courts, and an arena for local tractor pulls and demolition derbies.
Two playgrounds in Ravenna have standard
playground equipment and lots of shade trees. Underground sprinklers have recently been installed at two of the parks.
Motels
Grand View Inn
Jerry Karel, owner
(308) 452-4200 |
Swimming Pool
Ravenna's swimming pool offers swimming for all ages with a
wading pool for small children and a graduated depth pool with diving boards,
slide, and lifeguards for more experienced swimmers. The staff offers Red
Cross and private lessons. The pool is located on North Grand Avenue with
playground equipment on the grounds and a snack area and vending machines
next to the bathhouse. Pool hours are 1 to 5 p.m. daily and evenings from
6 to 9 p.m. The pool is closed when the temperature is below 70 degrees. For further information,
call (308) 452-3139.
Rates:
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Season Passes
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Daily Admissions
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Weekly Pass
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| Children (K-12) |
$40
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$2.50
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$15
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| Adult |
$50
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$3.00
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$15
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| Family |
$90
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$20
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| Senior Citizens (60 & up) |
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$2.50
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| Senior Water Aerobics |
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$1.00
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| Children under Kindergarten free. |
Parties:
Ravenna Golf Club
The
Ravenna Golf Club located on the north edge of town offers 9 holes of par
35 golfing on grass greens and watered fairways over rolling hills with beautiful
landscaping including a large variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers. The course
is open to the public and also offers organized league play. The clubhouse
is open every day throughout the season. For further information contact
the clubhouse manager at (308) 452-3150 or stop by 1117 Alba Avenue.
Rates:
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Green Fees
Weekdays
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Green Fees
Weekends
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Cart Rental
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| 9 Holes |
$11
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$13
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$7 per person
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| 18 Holes |
$15
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$17
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$10 per person
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Sports Bowl
Sports Bowl is a progressive eight lane center that is clean
and up-to-date with computerized scoring. As a member of the BPAA, a flexible
bowling program for all ages is offered. Most leagues start the last week
in August and end the second week of April. The center is open on weekdays,
except Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 12 midnight and Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.
to 12 midnight. The center is closed on Fridays. Services include: league
and tournament options, bowling instruction, bumper bowling on all lanes,
birthday party packages, phantom bowling (lights, music, fog), snack bar and
beverages. For further information call (308) 452-3101, fax:
(308) 452-4055 or e-mail: pamela@cornhusker.net.
Wineries & Wine Tasting
Cedar Hills Vineyard, Gardens & Tasting Room is located five miles east of Ravenna on Highway 2 and 2 1/2 miles north on Range Road. It overlooks the rambling South Loup River. Hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays or by appointment. We also are available for your special events and offer evening meals every other Saturday. Check out our website at http://www.cedarhillsvineyard.com for the menu. Relax, taste wine, eat, or pick berries! It's all here!
Rollerskating
Rollerskating is available at the City Auditorium, sponsored
by the Ravenna Lions Club, starting in November and continuing through March
from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday evenings. Admission is $1 and skate rental is
$.50. You may bring your own rollerskates or rollerblades. Concessions are also
available. For a small fee, the Ravenna Lions Club will host your Roller Skating Parties.
For more information, contact City Hall at (308) 452-3273 .
Buffalo County Recreation Area
The Buffalo County Recreation Area and Lake covers 100 acres
and is located only 1 mile east of Ravenna. It has recently been drenched and stocked with game fish and a new handicapped fishing dock has
been constructed. The Recreation Area also features picnic areas, playground equipment, rest rooms,
camping and overnight trailer parking, fishing, and boating facilities.
Hunting & Fishing
The Buffalo County offers sportsmen a wide variety of opportunities throughout the year. Fishing for large mouth
bass, bluegill, crappie, or catfish on local and private lakes, ponds, area rivers and streams is popular. Hunting turkey, pheasant,
quail, ducks, and deer are just a few of the area's game.
Contact the Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission at (402) 471-5497 for locations and seasons
of state managed hunting areas. Please contact area farmers or ranchers for
permission to hunt or fish on private land.
Senior Citizens Center
The Senior Citizens Center, located at 315 Grand Avenue, offers
weekly activities including: exercise class (Monday, Wednesday & Friday
at 9 a.m.), bridge club (Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.), bingo (Tuesday at 12:45 p.m.),
rolls/coffee (Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.), art/craft class (Thursday at 9 a.m.),
cards (Thursday at 12:45 p.m.), blood pressure clinic (3rd Wednesday of every
month from 1 - 2:30 p.m.).
Lunch is available Monday through Friday. The suggested donation for the meal
is $3.50 at the center for 60+ seniors and the cost is $4.50 for those under age 60.
An extra .25 will give you home delivery for those who need this service. Every Tuesday the special is fried chicken. Please call (308) 452-3105
by 10 a.m. for reservations.
The Senior Citizens Center is closed on days school is called off due to weather
conditions. The center is also available for rent. If you have any questions,
contact Linda Boucher at (308) 452-3105.
Other Recreation
Community sports programs include boy's baseball, girl's softball,
Legion baseball, men's slow pitch, youth volleyball, soccer, and basketball. You can also take advantage of canoeing,
tubing, and trail rides along the rivers through the sandhill pastures. Friends of the Library, and Quilter's Guild provide cultural activities. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts offer the youth of the community another program to become involved in.
