Lake Zorinsky in Omaha is such a great outdoor spot -- so clean and well-maintained, with plenty of…read morespace for biking, walking, and enjoying the lake views. One of the highlights is the new fully inclusive playground -- it's thoughtfully designed with ramps, wheelchair-accessible swings, and fun features for kids of all abilities, making it a great destination for families. Cyclists will appreciate the addition of air and tools for on-the-fly bike repairs, which makes stopping here even more convenient. I also love the recent trail improvements at 168th Street -- the updated sections make riding and walking around the park feel smoother and safer. Whether you're out for a spin, a stroll, or a family day, Lake Zorinsky is a must-visit outdoor escape in West Omaha!

I was on this side of town picking something up and had a little time to spare so I decided to pop…read moreover to the lake and see what the trail was all about. I spent about 10 minutes walking in one direction and then had to turn around to make my appointment but in that 20 minutes, I fell in love with this place. The trail itself is really lovely. You can tell that it is very well maintained and not overgrown next to the path. The small bridges for pedestrians to walk over along the path are a nice touch as well. So much of the trail is shaded and this was a particularly cool day which made me excited to come back in the fall and see the leaves change. I saw two deer while I was there both somewhat close to the path and completely visible, and I passed a handful of other people, enjoying the trail that day, including a handful of leashed dogs which are allowed on the trail. The trail is six or 7 miles long so definitely plan for a long day if you plan to do the whole Lake, but there are two loops that you can do in a shorter amount of time or you can do what I did and park at one of the parking lots do a small walk and then turn around and go back.

I love this lake and the 1.5+mile trail. It has a good size pavilion with grills and tables. Lots…read moreof fishing ( it's a no wake lake). If you like birds you never know what you will see. The usual geese and ducks but on the right day you may see bald eagles, herons, cranes, pelicans ( yep pelicans), giant swans and more. The trail is crushed stone with partial shade in parts. For those with dogs note there are 2 grated bridges to cross. The NRD does a wonderful job keeping up the area.

Nice park with fishing, a playground, picnic shelter and grilling areas. The lake is stocked with…read morerainbow trout every year and seems to a popular spot with locals. The playground has slides and swings with some small climbing features. There is also a picnic shelter with several tables for gatherings as well as other uncovered picnic areas with grills along the walking path around the lake.

Nice little park with a trail around the lake. The pavement is smooth and level. There are also…read moreplenty of benches placed near the walking path around the lake to sit and enjoy the weather. As the weather has been nicer there have been a lot of people fishing and using the many grills available to use as well.

What a great way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon! Well maintained and easy to navigate. Awesome…read moreway to spend a day with nature.

Great trail, 63 miles long, all the way to Missouri! Very fun for walking or cycling. Also, many…read moregreat stops along the way (small towns, churches, landmarks, etc). Also, we stopped at Tasty Treet at the beginning of the trail for ice cream and thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely recommend trying different sections of this trail or doing the entire trail! Also, many groups do "taco and margarita" rides starting in Council Bluffs, talk with your local bike shop to find out more. There is a small box at the trail asking for a $2.00 donation for adults to maintain the trail. Awesome tree coverage and nature for a fun day out in Iowa.

I have been coming to Bayliss park for years; ever since I was a young lad…read more They redid the water fountain many years ago and that was a really cool update. The city holds a lot of events here, which is cool. It's a nice place to walk around, especially if the fountain is running. All in all, my favorite park in the CB area.

What a gorgeous Park this is! Bayliss Park is named after Samuel Bayliss, who donated the land for…read morethe park in 1854. He was a businessman, entrepreneur and city council member. I enjoyed my visit because this Park is chock full of sculptures, statues and memorials. Still, it is a relaxing place for families to visit and children to play. The water fountains were particularly entrancing to me. They were designed by a sculptor named Brower Harcher, which accounts for their artistically beautiful features. On www.councilbluffslibrary. org., I read that Bayliss Park had a funny way of coming about. "In 1854, Bayliss donated a portion of the land he owned to build a county courthouse; but, when the county inspectors arrived they dismissed his land and instead purchased a plot one block to the south to build on. Despite the fact that the original purpose for his donation had been ignored, the city still began to develop the land for city use. Ten years after the donation the city began to plant trees on the plot and even put up a large wooden fence to surround the park. All of this was done without any known objection from Mr. Bayliss." It was not until 20 years later, that Mr. Bayliss demanded his land back and sued the county, and subsequently the city of Council Bluffs. He died in April 1874 while the trial was still pending & his widow continued the fight! The very Park named after Samuel Bayliss was being sued by none other then the family of Samuel Bayliss! Finally, in 1878, a Judge ruled in favor of Council Bluffs, stating that, although the land was not used as Mr. Bayliss had originally intended, he had still donated it willingly and had never objected to its use before. That's good enough for me. This focal point of downtown Council Bluffs is a very nice Park and a great place to visit, 4 YELP STARS!

Nice area, we went to the splash pad. Perfect for a free family activity on a hot day! Geared more…read moretowards younger kiddos, we had two preteens and a young elementary aged child, all kiddos had fun! They loved taking turns under the dumping buckets of water. There was a birthday party wrapping up at the bigger table area, we found another table off to the corner side with benches. No issues, seemed well enough maintained.

Pool doesn't open until June 11 this year…read more Nice quiet park set aside in the metro. Well maintained and surrounded by a few houses and apartment complexes makes it kind of tucked away. Nice to grab a lunch and get away for awhile. Mature trees make for good shade to eat at any of the picnic tables. Plenty of play ground equipment, basket ball and tennis court are available. There is a slight trail around the property and tree row allowing running, jogging, and long boarding; however, it's not currently connected to any of the larger metro trails which provide much better access across the city.

The park is much safer than it used to be. The road that connects the south and north entrance has…read morebeen blocked in the middle and now has a mountain biking trail with 20 wooden ramps. There are also seven hiking trails overlooking the Missouri River. You'll also find picnic shelters and a playground at the park.

The views from the top of the bluff here are incredible, just gorgeous. But I'm not being funny…read morewhen I say there need to be warnings posted at the entrances- if I was even a smidge less attentive or if the lighting was even a fraction more dappled, my car would *literally have been ruined* by the MULTIPLE feet-wide and feet-deep potholes that spanned the entirety of the lane. Luckily I could go around the worst of them by driving into the lane going the other way, but that's also not safe. I white-knuckled my way through the whole park. It was horrible! Omaha roads are not very good anywhere in the city but this is on a completely different level. I would like to cuss someone out for these, for real.

A nice little park with two massive locomotives on display! Centennial No. 6900 and Big Boy No…read more 4023. You can't miss these as you enter Omaha on I80 from the East! Educational information is posted at the bottom of the stairs, along the trail from the top of the stairs to the center of the park, and at the displays themselves. The one down side... The walk up to the top. Your choices are a LONG walk up stairs or there is a tram trail that they call wheelchair accessible... The incline on the trail is pretty steep. I wouldn't want to push a wheelchair up this let alone try to wheel myself up on it... Maybe a motorized chair/scooter would be okay...?

Great place to stop and visit! My son loved the big trains! We didn't see the botanical garden, but…read morethe trains were awesome.