Parks, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Parks, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Main Street in Parks, July 2017
Parks, Nebraska Location in Nebraska
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Dundy
Area
• Total	0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
• Land	0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	3,104 ft (946 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	12
• Density	68.18/sq mi (26.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	69041
FIPS code	31-38365
GNIS feature ID	2583893

Parks is a very small community located in southern Dundy County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, only 12 people lived there.

About Parks, Nebraska

Parks is a quiet place found along local roads, just north of U.S. Route 34. It is about 12 miles (19 km) west of Benkelman, which is the main town and county seat of Dundy County.

Location and Features

The community of Parks sits about 3,094 feet (943 meters) above sea level. Even though it's a recognized place for census purposes, it doesn't have a formal city government. It uses the ZIP code 69041 for mail.

How Parks Got Its Name

Parks was named after Frank Parks. He was a surveyor who helped plan the railroad as it moved west in 1880 and 1881. He also helped lay out the community itself.

Who Lives in Parks?

The number of people living in Parks is counted during the U.S. Census. Here's how the population has been:

Famous People from Parks

• Roger L. Reisher: He was a well-known person who worked as a banker (someone who works with money in a bank) and was also a philanthropist (someone who gives money and time to help others).

See also

In Spanish: Parks (Nebraska) para niños