Ryder Park

Ryder Park

Vicinity: West Central

Location: (202 N. Custer) 45.4 acres.

Playground Equipment: The park offers a playground with equipment for all children.

Fitness Trail: None Available.

Parking Areas: There are several parking area available around the park

Ball Fields: If you are a baseball or softball lover, Ryder Park is the place to be on a summer night. There are 5 softball fields and 1 baseball field total.

Tennis Court: There are 3 lighted Tennis courts.

Basketball Court: None Available.

Concessions: There are 2 concession stands available during summer league games, one is located near the girls softball fields and the other at the legion baseball field.

Picnic Areas: There are numerous Picnic areas with tables and grills available.

Restrooms: Several ADA accessible restrooms are located in various places around the park for your convenience.

Shelters: There are 3 large covered Picnic Shelters located around the park.

Other Attractions: 

  • If you're up for some sledding in the winter or some uphill/downhill running you are at the right place. Ryder Park is home to Tornado Hill. Tornado Hill is approximately 40 foot tall and covers the debris left in the wake of the seven tornadoes that rampaged through Grand Island on June 3, 1980.

Utilities on Site: Water and Electricity.

History: