Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Omaha

Pioneer Courage Park

Pioneer Courage Park

Sculpture park with large pioneer statue. Urban park with a 40-ft. bronze & stainless steel sculpture dedicated to the pioneers.

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The Downtown Slides

The Downtown Slides

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Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

Public space with fountains & boat rides. Urban oasis highlighting a man-made lake with boat rides, plus fountains with an evening light show.

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Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

Sprawling riverside space with exhibits. Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.

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Turner Park

Turner Park

Green space with jazz concerts. Large circular green space & amphitheater that hosts movie screenings & free jazz concerts.

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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Modern bridge connecting Nebraska & Iowa. Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.

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Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park

Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park

Park preserving a wetland habitat. Public park with a naturalistic wetland & forest as well as sports facilities & a playground.

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Lauritzen Gardens

Lauritzen Gardens

Seasonal botanical & flower displays. 100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop.

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Kenefick Park - Union Pacific Locomotives

Kenefick Park - Union Pacific Locomotives

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Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park

Wooded trails, golf course & recreation. Forested park offering a grotto, picnic pavilion, golf course, playground, multiuse trails & a pool.

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Stinson Park

Stinson Park

Outdoor venue for community events. Local park in Aksarben Village hosting outdoor concerts, an open-air market & events all year round.

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Big Lake Park

Big Lake Park

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Bayliss Park

Bayliss Park

Park & plaza with fountain displays. Park & plaza with a center fountain with light & water displays, plus a performance space & gardens.

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Benson Park

Benson Park

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TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest

TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest

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Fontenelle Forest

Fontenelle Forest

Museum, raptor center & playground. Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground.

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Lake Manawa State Park

Lake Manawa State Park

Multiuse recreation site with a lake. Hiking/biking trails & a lake for swimming, boating & fishing, plus modern campgrounds.

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Lake Manawa Dream Land Park

Lake Manawa Dream Land Park

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Seymour Smith Park

Seymour Smith Park

Multipurpose hub for recreation & sports. Park on 197 acres, with sports fields & courts, a disc golf area, a skeet range & a skate park.

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OPPD Arboretum

OPPD Arboretum

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Hummel Park Nature Center

Hummel Park Nature Center

Nature center with programs for kids. This small park has an indoor event facility & hosts nature classes & summer day camps for children.

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Heron Haven Nature Center

Heron Haven Nature Center

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Halleck Park

Halleck Park

Walking trails, athletic fields & more. Expansive park with tennis, volleyball & basketball courts, a baseball field, walking trails & more.

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Hillsborough Park

Hillsborough Park

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Standing Bear Lake

Standing Bear Lake

Expansive park for boating & fishing. Huge park with walking trails & a large lake for boating & fishing, plus ice-skating in wintertime.

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Pacific Preserve

Pacific Preserve

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Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Nature trails & an environmental center. An ecological education center, a lake for fishing & boating, plus trails for hikers & joggers.

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Pacific Springs Park

Pacific Springs Park

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Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

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Fremont Splash Station

Fremont Splash Station

Seasonal water park with slides & pools. Public spot for cooling off with a variety of slides, a wave pool, a water walk & a splash pad.

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Ruff House Family Entertainment Center

Ruff House Family Entertainment Center

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Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)

Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)

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Ronin Park

Ronin Park

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Milliken Park

Milliken Park

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Izaak Walton Park

Izaak Walton Park

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Victory Lake Campground

Victory Lake Campground

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Fremont Lakes

Fremont Lakes

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Fremont State Recreation Area

Fremont State Recreation Area

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