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701 East 4th Street (4th Street and Grove Ave.)
Pool: 402.826.3500 (Seasonal: May-August)
Parks & Recreation at City Hall: 402.826.4314
Wildwood Pool and Park is located in the southeast portion of the city. The public swimming pool includes men’s and women’s restrooms and lockers, zero entry, two slides, swimming lanes, and two diving boards. The splash area is new and improved in 2022. Pool season passes, swimming lessons, youth swim team, and pool parties are available, see below.
The park area includes two tennis courts, a playground, picnic area, and green space. Tennis courts include pickleball lines. (Go to Parks and Recreation Department Main Page)
See more information below on when and where to register for pool passes, pool parties, and swimming lessons.
2023 Pool Season
View/Download the Wildwood Pool flyer
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Season pool passes for individuals and families are available at City Hall prior to the pool opening and at the pool during the season. Passes can be purchased on RecDesk and picked up at City Hall prior to the pool opening and at the pool after opening day. |
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Swim Suit Policy: All patrons who want to swim MUST wear a commercially purchased swim suit. NO street clothes are allowed in the pool, including, but not limited to: jeans, gym shorts, cotton t-shirts, leggings/joggers. ALL infants must wear a swim-approved diaper. Weather Policies:
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Pool Parties:
Private pool parties are held on Fridays and Saturdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., and Sundays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. during the season. Schedule dates and pay fees ($250) at City Hall prior to the pool opening and at the pool during the season.
Water Aerobics:
Water Aerobics starts June 12. There is no preregistration necessary; participants may attend as many or as few sessions as they would like.
Swimming Lessons:
Crete RipTide Swim Team offers kids ages 7-18 a chance to participate in a competitive swim league with Saturday meets in the Kansas-Nebraska Swim League. The head coach for 2023 is Kourtney Martin, a current music teacher at Crete Intermediate School. The 2023 Parent Information Meeting was held on Wednesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at the Community Room at Crete Public Library, 1515 Forest Ave.
View/Download the 2023 Wildwood Pool flyer
More Parks and Recreation information and online program signup can be found on RecDesk.
Individuals and media outlets are encouraged to contact the City Administrator for additional details or clarification on the following material. Regular meetings of the Crete City Council are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall; Council Standing Committees may meet prior. View a list of City Officials and current council and committee meeting agendas.
The next Crete City Council regular meeting will be Tuesday, June 6.
Summary for Crete City Council regular meeting - Tuesday, May 16
View this Meeting Agenda and attachments
The council approved the Consent Agenda items:
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the LIGHT Health Insurance Renewal. City Administrator Tom Ourada Dan Duren discussed with Finance Committee. Kyle Frans, Finance Committee chair, said it was a minimal increase and still a good deal for city benefits.
The Council on second reading Ordinance 2170: An ordinance to annex Area #5 into the corporate limits of the City of Crete, Nebraska. Note: The Planning Commission has held a hearing on this as well as the City Council. It was approved on its first reading on May 2.
The Council voted 6-0 to waive three readings and enact Ordinance No. 2172 Amending the Crete Municipal Code pertaining to Appointed and Hired Officials.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Western Area Power Administration-Upper Great Plains Region Renewable Energy Certificate Letter and Option Form.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve waiving the outstanding fines and fees from the library in the amount of $5,739.59 that have accrued from prior to 2015 as determined as uncollectible.
The Council voted 5-0 (Papik abstained) to approve payment of claims to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,519.82.
The Council voted 6-0 to table the following item to the next council meeting: implementing a key policy for the transfer station gate. Dale Strehle, chair of the Public Works Committee, said they were still working on an agreement for this. He made a motion to table the item to the next council meeting.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Mutual of Omaha Accident and Critical Illness elective coverage for employees.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Nexlink Water Tower Site Lease Agreement.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Change Order Request No.004 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $28,935.00 for the Crete Isis Theatre Phase I.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the request for increased DTR funds in the amount of $5,200 from 1334 Main Avenue.
Petition - Communication - Citizen Concern:
Citizen testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person. Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard. No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Officer Reports:
Reports may be given by Officers, Departments, Committees, or Council members concerning the current operations of the City. No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Meeting adjourned.
Summary for Crete City Council regular meeting - Tuesday, May 2
View this Meeting Agenda and attachments
The council approved the Consent Agenda items:
The Council held a Public Hearing on the annexation of Area #5
The Council voted 6-0 to approve on its first reading Ordinance 2170: An ordinance to annex Area #5 into the corporate limits of the City of Crete, Nebraska.
The Council voted 6-0 to table action on the request for increased DTR funds in the amount of $5,200 from Scott Skala. Dan Papik, chair of the Legislative and Economic and Development Committee, said officials need some clarification on the dollar amounts related to this project.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve amending employee rules and regulations section 4.02.
The Council voted 6-0 to waive three readings and enact Ordinance 2171: An ordinance amending the Municipal Code on Animal licenses.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project 2 of 2 East 22nd St.
The Council voted 6-0 to table action on Ordinance No. 2172 Amending the Crete Municipal Code pertaining to Appointed and Hired Officials. Officials would like clarification on this item.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve on its third reading and enact Ordinance 2168: An ordinance to annex Area #1 into the corporate limits of the City of Crete on third reading.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the 2023 Ballot for Election to the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN) Board of Directors
Petition - Communication - Citizen Concern:
Citizen testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person. Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard. No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Officer Reports:
Reports may be given by Officers, Departments, Committees, or Council members concerning the current operations of the City. No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Meeting adjourned.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Crete. Employment opportunities with the city and accompanying application materials and job descriptions will post in this section when they become available, including instructions on submitting application materials to the Human Resources Department. The City also participates in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.
The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.
(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)
Current job openings with the City of Crete:
(Applications accepted until positions are filled, unless otherwise noted.)
Airport Manager/FBO - City of Crete
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Wendy Thomas, Human Resources Director
Savannah Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313
Fax: 402.826.4334
wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
savannah.anderson@crete.ne.gov
Food Truck Thursdays will kickoff the summer at Crete Public Library.
Starting with Summer Reading kick off on June 1, food trucks will be at the library parking lot from 4 - 7 p.m., (or when they run out of food). Grab friends and family and plan to meet up at the library on Thursday nights. There are tables on the east and south sides of the library, and in Library Park for a fun get together.
Thursday Food Truck Schedule:
Young readers can register for the 2023 Crete Public Library summer reading program, "All Together Now" until the program kickoff on Thursday, June 1.
Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.
The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.
(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)
The City of Crete is taking applications for the position of Meter Reader in the Public Works Utilities Department. Non-exempt, part-time position. General functions: Reads electric and water meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers to obtain information used in preparing bills for the City of Crete. See full job description for more information.
Minimum qualifications include:
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Director at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
View/download the job description and employment application:
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Wendy Thomas, Human Resources Director
Savannah Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
jobs@crete.ne.gov
Forms are available on RecDesk or at the Parks and Recreation office at City Hall. Participants must also have a liability waiver signed.
Private lessons available. Please call the pool at 826.3500 during the season, starting May 27.
Find more information for the 2023 season at Wildwood Pool.
Level 1-6 lessons for ages 4 and up
Three sessions of swimming lessons for Levels 1-6 (ages 4 and up) are offered on weekdays through June and July with rolling registration deadlines for each. Each session is two weeks long.
Program details:
Infant and Toddler lessons for ages 6 weeks - 4 years
One-week evening sessions of Infant and Toddler swimming lessons will be held in July. Registration opens June 1.
Program details:
Find more information for the 2023 season at Wildwood Pool.
City of Crete
Liz Cody, Parks and Recreation Director
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4314
liz.cody@crete.ne.gov
Utility work related to dormitory construction on the Doane University campus will temporarily close East 13th Street from Boswell Avenue to Code Avenue from Monday, May 15 to Wednesday, May 31.
Signs at Hawthorne and Iris Avenues will help direct local traffic. Highway 33/103 will be the posted detour for through traffic.
Applications are now available for Crete residents to rent a plot for the upcoming growing season at the Crete Community Garden, located at 10th and Thornwood Ave.
Cost to rent one plot is $25 with a $20 deposit. Plots, typically measuring 7 by 12 feet, will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Gardeners may rent an additional plot at $20, depending on demand. No plots will be assigned after June 1.
Gardeners may begin planting on May 1. All plants should be removed and plots cleaned by Nov. 30. Gardeners are expected to maintain their own plots weekly unless notice is given to garden coordinators. Gardeners will be given access to the storage shed on the property with a supply of tools; the city provides a water hydrant and hose at the site.
The application includes specific garden information, season schedule, map, and general rules. Forms are available online, on the community garden page of the city website. Printed copies are also available at City Hall. The Community Garden is on Facebook with updates posted during the season.
Individuals, families, student groups, church groups, and service clubs in Crete are all welcome to rent garden plots for the season by filling out the applications and providing names of those who will be responsible for its care. Prospective gardeners under 18 years of age can have a parent sign the application with them.
Readers can participate in the 2023 Crete Public Library summer reading program, "All Together Now" starting with the program kickoff on Thursday, June 1.
The Kickoff will also start Food Truck Thursdays this summer at the library.
Summer Reading Program activities will be held for the following age groups on specific days:
Young patrons can also participate in independent reading only.
All activities and programs are open to children free of charge, but registration is required. Registration forms can be printed and returned to Crete Public Library, emailed, or fill one out at the library. Calendars are available below or at the library.
View/Download 2023 registration forms and calendars:
Adult reading challenges and programs will be offered in July and August.
For more information, stop by or call the library, or email, Crete Public Library.
Check out the resources and services available at Crete Public Library:
Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809