A.J. Stoddard Park
A nature-inspired playground for kids, families, and all ages.

Located at 8th & Ames Street, the A.J. Stoddard Park is a neighborhood park designed to encourage kids to climb, explore, move, and play. The nature-inspired playground offers many ways for children to get active and use their imaginations.
The playground features:
- A fun slide for a classic playground favorite
- Nature-inspired climbing equipment with a variety of challenges
- An exercise station designed for users of all ages
- Crickets, an interactive, kid-powered playground game that adds a whole new way to play
What is Crickets?
Ready for a different kind of playground game? Crickets is a kid-powered interactive game that gets players moving, working together, and exploring their surroundings.
Want to see how it works before you play?
Watch the video to learn how to play Crickets.
So grab the kids, head to 8th & Ames, and see what you can discover at A.J. Stoddard Park!
Directions
Hoyt Street and 19th Ave
Beatrice, NE 68310
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