Kansas vs Nebraska: which has better splash pads?
Quick answer
Kansas has roughly 12 pads in our directory (~4.1 per million residents) and a 170-day season; Nebraska has roughly 9 (~4.5 per million) over 160 days. The better choice depends on your latitude and how long a season you want.
Side by side
- Kansas top metro: Wichita. Nebraska top metro: Omaha.
- Season length: Kansas ~170 days/year vs Nebraska ~160.
- Pads per million: Kansas 4.1 vs Nebraska 4.5.
- Pricing: Kansas is free; Nebraska is free.
- Trend signals: Wichita and Overland Park leading regional pad growth with bond funding vs Omaha and Lincoln parks-and-rec leveraging Keno revenue for splash builds.
Verdict
Nebraska edges out — roughly 4.5 pads per million vs 4.1 for Kansas.
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