Kenefick Park, Urban park with railroad exhibits in South Omaha, United States
The park displays two historic locomotives, including Big Boy No. 4023 and Centennial No. 6900, situated near Lauritzen Gardens botanical center.
Founded in 1891, the park gained its current name from John C. Kenefick, a former chairman of Union Pacific Railroad who influenced regional development.
The park maintains educational displays and interpretive signage that detail the impact of railroad transportation on the development of the American West.
Located at 100 Bancroft Street, the park operates daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with extended summer hours and connects to Lauritzen Gardens parking facilities.
The park features the Centennial No. 6900, which holds the record as the largest diesel-electric locomotive constructed in railroad history.
Location: Omaha
Inception: 1891
GPS coordinates: 41.23220,-95.91810
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:50
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