Pulaski Park (Omaha)
Pulaski Park | |
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Type | Municipal (Omaha) |
Location | South Omaha |
Coordinates | 41°13′05″N 95°58′27″W / 41.21806°N 95.97417°WCoordinates: 41°13′05″N 95°58′27″W / 41.21806°N 95.97417°W |
Area | 2.0 |
Created | 1889 |
Status | Open all year |
Pulaski Park is a park located at 4065 G Street in Omaha, Nebraska 68107.
History
General Casimir Pulaski 1745-1779. "An officer famous throughout Europe for his bravery and conduct in defense of the liberties of his country against... great invading powers.[1]
Omaha Polish Landmarks
Pulaski Park located on 4065 "G" St, Pulaski Park was named after a Gen. Casimir Pulaski, a Polish hero of the American Revolutionary War in a vibrant ethnic neighborhood in South Omaha.
Print and Photographs-Library of Congress
The park has an interpretive exhibit on Pulaski and Polish influence on Omaha's growth.[2]
Park Features
Baseball field
Basketball court
Playground
(4) Horseshoe pits
Historical Monument
Beautification
Burlington Road Neighborhood Asso. as officially adopted the park.
They sponsored a clean-up day on May 30 of 2009.[3]
Pulaski Park Plans for June 2009!
Thanks to the $5000 Mayor's Grant, Pulaski Park's has additional Picnic Pads and electrical hookups. Rebecca Barrientos-Patlan and Virgil Patlan have worked hard to accomplish this wonderful addition. Thanks!
References
- ↑ http://polishamericancenter.org/pulanski.htm
- ↑ http://www.omahaculturefest.org/americas/usa/midwest/nebraska/nebraskapolish.html
- ↑ http://brnaomaha.com/beauty