Botna Bend is a great place to visit with the family. The main draws are the herd of elk and the…read moreherd of bison in residence. The animals are in a large, grassy enclosure that affords them plenty of space. There are also several white bison, which I don't recall ever seeing anywhere else. The 119 acre park has RV and tent camping plus an events lodge and shelter. Located in Pottawattamie County on a bend in the West Nishnabotna River, other activities include canoeing, disc golf, a playground, and hiking. We were there in March, so the trees were bare, making it somewhat stark. I'm looking forward to visiting again when the trees are in full leaf.

My sister, niece, and my daughter went to Botna Bend's Halloween celebration at the RV park last…read moreweekend and it was an awesome experience. The RV park itself is really nice. Manicured nicely, flat, near a river, and a lot of wildlife. They also have some bison and elk in large fenced-in areas in the middle of the RV park, which is really cool. The Halloween celebration they had was great. A Chili supper, hayrack ride, and trick 'r' treating. Everyone was super nice as well. They gave out a ton of candy! I was surprised! We are definitely going back next year. The drive out is nice and the park itself is really cool.

The eastern side of this riverside park wasn't quite as developed as the western side, but it…read morehoused some intrigue, including a green space facing the sunset and some statue work. Most people seemed to be walking from the Nebraska side here and then heading back over relatively quickly, which is what I did. There were some additional recreational facilities that seemed to be under construction.

Cool statue on the Iowa side…read more Looks like recycled or upcycled soil. Playscape area on both sides. The Omaha side has an extensive play area for sure.

Cute kids playground Good spots for the campers. It's quiet…read more The bathroom facilities are great! Nice loop for rent camping. Easy to find Privacy is good.

This might be a great park, but the RV camping area is not safe! Our family had a terrible…read moreexperience here on August 13, 2026. We will never return and would tell others that the park staff and park management were less then responsive to a potentially dangerous situation. Because there is zero security or check-in procedures with real people, anyone and everyone can come in off the road, day or night and set up camp. There was one camp host site at the park, but no one was manning it when we were there. When we contacted the park staff about a person that was camping at the park that was harassing us for money and cigarettes, their reply was "this happens all the time." We ended up leaving before night fall and when we contacted them in the morning to let them know we left (we also asked for a refund because of the safety issue) they said no. I would never take a chance of camping here again.

Pioneer Park is one of the best attractions in Nebraska…read more This park has it all (puts on SNL Stefon voice): -History (the pillars that were part of the original treasury building) -Culture (the statue and story of Red Cloud) -Nature (the beautiful scenery and ponds) -Wildlife (the buffalo/deer/etc) And it is just a few minutes from Lincoln and a short drive from Omaha! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, but still adventurous, activity!

I was looking for another fun park to do some exploring. I found this and decided to check it out -…read morethere is so much here to see. I really wish I had known and found the older exploratory part of the park earlier in the day - I spent too much time on the picnic-y parts of the park, but I enjoyed it. The signs were a little bit misleading - there are parts of the exploritory area that are closed to the public but there was no warning of that when you were heading that way. I actually really enjoyed the bird observatory and the bridge. It was such a hot day but I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Love going by, through, and in this historical park in Licoln Nebremaska. It's the original park in…read moreLincoln since 1867. Really beautiful and green when there is a lot of precipitation! A huge place to walk around. Not too far from my brother's current residence. If you are ever in the area, stop by this park for a visit!

Very nice park. The river walk and observation deck were very nice as well. A festival was going…read moreon when I was there, complete with a military band from Moffitt Air Force Base. Worth a stop

The Omaha waterfront appears to have undergone quite a lot of development. The river itself is kind…read moreof in the brown snake category, but the greenery, statuary, and diversity of recreational facilities available at the waterfront was impressive. I didn't have huge difficulty finding parking or a restroom. There were no shortage of people out for the late sunset in this part of the country, and it was easy to see why.

All things are edible if you have the hunger. NAMED After the beautiful noises made by the birds…read morewho frequent this patch of vegetation. Swansong is a place to park, this the second half of the name which is named after the parking lot. So this location is half Park half Swansang. And that's how it came to be known. And it still is to this day.

I love this park! Tons of land and lots of things to do, for families and kids. My daughter and I…read morecome here often to use the lake and/or playground and we always have a fun time. This is one of the only parks in Omaha that considered shade when planning their play areas and benches, which I appreciate! Also a great spot for Geocaching :)

Great park for kids of a wide range of ages. Bucket swings and one small slide. Lots of climbing…read more Nice teeter totter that works for toddlers and older kids. Overall really great park with a lot of options (especially for younger kids). All of the equipment is on sand, so make sure you plan accordingly for footwear. Most kids had shoes off when we were there, but the sand would be hot in the afternoon as there isn't a ton of shade.

The name Dead Timber is very apt for this park, but not in a bad way…read more It's just very bygone feeling, like it's been the spot of many historic movements in nature. There are rickety bridges that are long closed down, and uprooted trees that are still standing and growing, against all odds. Aside from the cool old style feel of Dead Timber, there are actually some fun things you can do here too, like camping, trail hiking, and fishing. It's about an hour outside of Omaha, so it's an easy little day trip or activity with the family or by yourself (as it's very isolated feeling too so it would be cool to be by yourself out there!) I'd say this isn't the top of any of the Nebraska parks/recreation areas, in terms of maintenance or things to do, but it does have its own little charm.

I was looking for a new place to take some pictures. This was a pretty park - due to the time of…read moreyear, is was very quite. Quite a bit of places to walk around the lake - I was surprised to see very few animals.