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Omaha's Parks: Kountze Park

By David Koesters

Published February 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM CST

Kountze Park in North Omaha at 3505 Florence Boulevard may not be the biggest park in Omaha but it still packs in a lot of activities and history.

A special thanks to Matthew Kalcevich, Director for the City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Department, for speaking with me, and Blake Harris of SkateFest Omaha for their work creating the Pocket Park Caden's Corner.

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David Koesters

David started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.

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