CITY OF SYRACUSE	SYRACUSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box F	P.O. Box J
Syracuse, NE 68446	Syracuse, NE 68446
Phone 402.269.2173	Phone 402.269.2143
E-mail	E-mail

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SYRACUSE, located in the middle of Otoe County in Southeast Nebraska, offers hometown hospitality and many delightful attractions. In addition to the variety of businesses, Syracuse offers a plethora of activities. Located at the intersection of Highways 2 and 50, Syracuse in the crossroads of Southeast Nebraska and offers quality affordable housing (1, 2), excellent SCHOOLS, CHURCHES,  HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, and family values.

The SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, established in 1978, coordinates activities for all ages throughout the year. In the Winter and Spring, students enjoy BASKETBALL AND TUMBLING. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department sponsors several bus trips to casinos each winter. The Summer and Fall prove to be the busiest. The SWIMMING POOL, built in 2004, is usually open from Memorial Day to Labor Day offering open swim, swim team, water aerobics, lap swim, pool parties, and lessons. The Department coordinates three ball fields in town with T-ball, girls fast-pitch, Jaycee sponsored boys baseball program, American Legion junior and senior baseball teams, and men's slow pitch league. 

Syracuse offers two parks, Dr. C.R. Williams and the Syracuse South Park. Williams Park offers two shelters, restrooms, bike/walk path, playground equipment, a gazebo, and lights path. Syracuse South Park is home to the legion ball field, large shelters, camper hookups, restrooms, and playground equipment. The Park is host to the mid-August Otoe County Fair.

The Otoe County Museum of Memories is open May through September on Sunday's from 1:30-4 p.m. It is housed in three buildings, an old church, a home of the 1800s and a wildlife exhibit with an outside herb garden. Replications include a doctor's office, a butcher shop, and Indian artifacts. Private tours are available by calling 402-269-2355.

You will find fun for people of all ages at the GERMANFEST Festival.  Mark your calendar for the 3rd weekend in July.  Parade, dancing, royalty, bands, firefighter water fight, and much more!!!

The Otoe County fair takes place in mid-August in Syracuse each year.  From rides and games to cattle and horses, the fair is a week full of fun entertainment for different kind of people of all ages.

The TANNENBAUM Festival is celebrated the first Saturday in December. The ceremony includes lighting of a huge decorated fir tree. The evening includes extended shopping hours, a visit from Santa, community carolers, soup supper, tour of city lights, and hot cocoa and cookies.

Questions can be answered by stopping by City Hall on 5th Street or by calling 402-269-2173 during business hours.  You can also e-mail the Syracuse Parks and Rec Department for questions at parksandrec@syracusene.com.