What this is
The NGPC Properties layer shows areas that are owned, managed, and leased by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) for the 2024-2025 cycle. It includes state parks, wildlife management areas, recreation areas, and other lands under NGPC jurisdiction — the spatial inventory of where NGPC has land stewardship responsibilities across the state.
Why it matters to you
If you’re a Nebraska resident looking for public lands to hike, fish, hunt, camp, or simply visit, this map tells you exactly where NGPC-managed properties are and what kinds of areas they cover. It also helps landowners and developers understand where NGPC lands border or intersect with private property, which can matter for access, easements, and boundary questions.
How to read this data
Each polygon represents a parcel or area under NGPC ownership, management, or lease. The layer distinguishes between different property types (parks, WMAs, recreation areas) through attributes maintained in the source data. Use the map to find public lands near you, check whether a specific area is NGPC-managed, or understand the extent of public vs. private land in a region.
Where this leaves you
NGPC properties are mapped as boundaries — you can see whether a specific area is within a park, WMA, or other NGPC-managed land. For detailed information about a specific property (hours, regulations, permitted activities, facilities), visit the NGPC website or contact the specific park or area directly, since management rules vary by property.
Look it up yourself
Open the map and zoom to your area or search for a known park or WMA name. Colored polygons show NGPC-managed lands. Click or tap a polygon to see whether it’s a park, wildlife area, or other designation, then visit the NGPC website for that property’s specific rules, hours, and access information.