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.

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!

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.

Okay so Omaha, you know how to do parks. I have no notes. I think my hometown of KC can take a page…read morefrom Omaha's book and model a downtown park like this. This park is BIG it has great play areas for kids, beautiful landscaping for adults, and for the most part felt safe. I wish we had this here and I applaud Omaha for prioritizing this in their downtown area.

I always enjoy the Gene Leahy Mall, and especially in the summertime! I always bring all my…read morevisitors from out of state here and have made so many great memories. It is beautiful, especially at night, and a great way to get active and take a walk! The structures are very artistic and beautiful, and the lighting is perfect. I also like the variety of seating.

There are some nice exhibits and gardens here; however, more maintenance is needed for much of the…read moregrounds. We liked the monument stones which detail past U.S. Presidents, Nebraska governors, etc.; nevertheless, they need to be updated for recent elections. The gazebo exhibit includes several interesting displays of President and Betty Ford along with audio recordings.

This was near my hotel and it was pleasant garden to visit. It is well maintained and lookout for…read morewho's peeking through the bushes

I don't know what to say aside from Omaha knows how to do a riverfront…read more Living in Kansas City our riverfront is really underdeveloped and I left here dreaming of what I wish could happen in my own hometown. This area boasts an urban beach, some really nice and fun swings and chairs, and what I would consider to be one of the best playgrounds I've taken my kids to. It feels safe, it's clean, and it's filled with families enjoying these free amenities to the city. My kids loved it and I left really impressed. Next time we are in Omaha with the kids this will be a must stop for us!

Stumbled upon here doing a self- led tour of Omaha. Nice space to think and soak in the sun. I…read morewould love to visit again and experience whatever else Omaha has to offer.

Out for a drive, curious where this place is, is what brought us here. A nice little place. Some…read morehistory boards offer information about Lewis and Clark adventures. There is a look out that you can see over into Omaha downtown and the Epply airfield. There is a trail that goes off the farthest lookout area - I didn't walk it, looks kinda tricky. I think you would want to come prepared to hike if you decide to check it out. There is a nice restroom area and several benches you could just relax and enjoy the views. Enjoyed checking it out!

I'm very disappointed in the person that pooped on the floor in the back of the bathrooms and wiped…read moreit on paper towels then left them on the grass for everyone to discover. I am traumatized to say the least. Why not just poop in the toilet right in front of you. The smell took me back to World War 1. Good heavens.

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.

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.

Going off my 10 yo granddaughter's review. After all, this is for kids, so who better to do the…read morereview. " I've been to better " There ya go! Honest review

I have been here way more times than i have checked in. The place is pretty cool with the…read moremulti-level jump rooms and then rooms for thr smaller kids that can crawl around. The food they make onsite is actually pretty good instead of the usual cardboard fare you can get @ places similar to this. Now they have the cool chill Patio side where the parents can relax with some awesome margaritas or other drinks. One of thr owners was actually onsite adding some nice greenery to the patio area doing an great job of it. Besides street parking there is a small parking garage right across the street with various spots. FYI There is a fire department right down the street so if you have noise sensitivity be aware of that if outdoors.