Pawnee Park
Parks & Recreation
The Challenge
The City of Columbus, Nebraska, set out to upgrade Pawnee Park’s athletic facilities to synthetic turf to provide more reliable, lower-maintenance fields. The challenge was significant: the site sat on poor soils that complicated sports construction and raised concerns about long-term performance. The City needed a contractor with proven expertise who could deliver durable results and maintain consistency over multiple phases of work.
Market
Parks & Recreation
Project Scope
Football field conversion from natural grass to synthetic turf (2012)
First post-tensioned concrete running track in Nebraska (2012)
Football field replacement (2023)
Baseball field conversion to synthetic turf with dugouts and amenities (2024)
Earthwork, grading, and drainage improvements throughout
Key Facts
Nemaha has partnered with the City of Columbus for more than a decade at Pawnee Park.
In 2012, Nemaha built Nebraska's first post-tensioned concrete running track and converted the football field to synthetic turf.
In 2023, Nemaha was trusted again to replace the football turf system.
In 2024, Nemaha was selected based on qualifications to convert the baseball field to synthetic turf and add dugouts and supporting amenities.
Proven solutions for poor soils ensured long-term durability across all phases.
Challenge Met
Nemaha Sports Construction has been a trusted partner to the City of Columbus at Pawnee Park for more than a decade, consistently delivering high-quality, community-focused athletic facilities. The partnership began in 2012 when Nemaha converted the stadium football field from natural grass to synthetic turf and built Nebraska’s first post-tensioned concrete running track.
During that project, the team overcame challenging soil conditions with innovative solutions that ensured long-term performance. In 2023, the City again selected Nemaha to replace the football field’s turf system, demonstrating both the field’s durability and continued confidence in the team. In 2024, Nemaha was chosen to convert the adjacent baseball field to synthetic turf, including new dugouts and supporting amenities.
By combining technical expertise with consistent delivery and a deep understanding of the site, Nemaha has built a long-standing relationship with the City—helping Pawnee Park remain a high-quality, well-performing athletic complex.
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