Okay so Omaha, you know how to do parks. I have no notes. I think my hometown of KC can take a page from 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. read more

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I always enjoy the Gene Leahy Mall, and especially in the summertime! I always bring all my visitors 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. read more

This place was amazing! Such a great place to take the little to play! They had amazing play structures, slides, and an epic splash pad. It is vast with many different areas. A grassy field to run and play, dog parks, a stage and seating for different events, etc. There were many different food trucks around the area, as well. read more

Gene Leahy Mall - Splash pad - Playgrounds Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Since we ended up in this area of town often we had read about Gene Leahy Mall and wanted to stop. Once there it was a fun little park area that offered a water area for kids to cool off, an area to race motorized boats in the water or observe, and slides and swings worked into nature to let the kids play for awhile and get some vitamin D. We ended up not staying long as it was a bit busy and our girls being 9 we're getting on the older side as some of it was geared more towards the little. However, I'd say it's worth checking out! read more

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A lot of us (myself included) were skeptical about the park renovation. I am really happy with the variety of events and programs here. The playground is great, there are comfortable seating and hammocks, and functional bathrooms and drinking fountains. The landscaping is nice and all the trees are thriving. We were all worried they would take out the slides. But they kept the slides and added a few more that are also really awful but in a fun way, definitely fun to watch other people on! And everyone loves the rolling hill and the Cascade water feature. Everyone is here, the crowd is really diverse. This is a real city park! read more

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Gene Leahy Mall is a park within The Riverfront. There is a playground with two large metal slides. I was tempted, but there were quite a few people at the slides. The walkway is nice as water runs in between and there is a good amount of places to sit and relax. read more

Gene Leahy Mall - Playgrounds Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Still an amazing park that just keeps getting better every time I come back. There's so much for kids to do! And tons of seating for adults too. Lots of public restrooms. I highly recommend walking from this mall all the way across the Kerrey pedestrian bridge into Sioux City, Iowa. BEAUTIFUL walk with AMAZING parks. Omaha never ceases to amaze me. read more

This place is such a gem especially on a beautiful day!! There's no shortage of playgrounds and interactive spots for kids and if you're an adult (like we are) then you'll enjoy the slides, hammocks, and walking paths around a beautiful lake. There's also a huge playground not too far from the lake (which we didn't venture to) but my friend said it's great for the kiddos. Definitely check this out - there's a sculpture walk, lots of benches/chairs throughout and just overall a great spot. read more

I wish all major cities had beautiful public parks like the Gene Leahy Mall. Glider swings and hammocks, sculpture gardens, and the best part: having an option to take slides down hill if you don't want to take the stairs :-) It's kept clean and just the right amount of security present to keep out the riff raff. read more

The city of Omaha has invested a lot of money into this park, and it shows. This is an amazing park that features a public art walk, picnic shelter, ping pong tables, tables and chairs, picnic tables, a shelter, fire pits, Adirondack chairs, hammocks, a playground and a first-class amphitheater with a large area of green space. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance to/from this park. And one of the entrances to this park is marked with the iconic Arch. The park began as Central Park Mall in the 1970s and was renamed Gene Leahy Mall after former Omaha Mayor Eugene A. Leahy, in the 90s. The park was reimagined in 2022, raising the park up to street level, which added over 40,000 square feet of lawn space and added the pavilion, sculpture garden, playground and a dog park. The park also features huge metal slides that you can ride down to the lower level where you will find additional tables, chairs, and benches. There is also an interactive water feature down there as well. This park butts up against another great park, Heartland of America Park. The playground, Arches Playground, is very modern. It is fenced in and lined with turf. It's equipment includes climbing wall and ropes, slides, and tall climbing arches. The sculpture garden consists of 6 sculptures, including a 26-foot-tall "Wind Sculpture" that sits in a pool of water that doubles as a place to cool off in the summer. The hammocks and fire pits are in the sculpture garden area. There is a restroom facility near the amphitheater. Another cool feature of the park that you will find at night is its lighting feature. The park is light up will an array of colors that makes it very beautiful and eye catching. It is really cool and something that you definitely should see, This is a marvelous park tucked in the heart of downtown. It is an optimal site for concert special events, or just someone looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of down town and just relax a bit. It is a very modern and trendy park and is very scenic. You can spend a decent amount of time here. I highly recommend checking this this place out. It sets the bar for what a park should be. read more

SPECTACULAR event! We were greeted with a water lantern kit, all that you need to build and write your message with a tea lite shinning bright ,..they had the stage for great music...and also to share your lantern story and of course not realizing there were 4000+ people I got up there and shared that my light was shining for my niece CHARLIE ..11 yrs old fighting the fight to beat brain tumor/Cancer ..she was MY shining light tonight! Great Yelp discount on a hoodie and pink flower crown so when I see her in California soon I will gift them to her ..a nice man video taped my story to gift her as well ...lots of vendors..I did shop..yummy food trucks but the lines were too long...so many pets..dogs, a pig and a goat...even thought I saw a horse ..turned out it was a very large dog We loved the experience! Thank you Yelp!! It was amazing ...for young, old, and kids of all ages! read more

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So fun! Very family friendly! The big slides have been around since I was young, which is neat to see that they kept them in the update. Perfect place for a picnic, walk, or for kiddos to burn energy on the climbing gym or slides. read more

Gene Leahy Mall - Playgrounds Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

It's a wonderful place to spend a few hours. Bring your dog and the kids. If you just want to realized there are hammocks near the skate ribbon. read more

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As an Omaha native, the improvements to the Gene Leahy Mall are incredible. The playground alone makes me want to be a kid again. I also love how they kept the original slides. From the large green space, addition of native plant gardens, sitting spaces, water features, dog parks and more, the space is so multi-use now! read more

This is an awesome place to walk and enjoy with family and friends! Lots of stuff for kids and adults to do alike. There are ping pong tables and lots of swing chairs. Nearby to many dinner options. read more

Love the acceptability of this park! Even on a chilly day it's a great under hour walk from riverfront to the old library site and stroller accessible throughout. The parks have little fall photo ops set up throughout which is a cute touch. This has really reenergized downtown Omaha and a great stop or walk for all ages. Skating, playing at one of many playgrounds or just kickin back in a chair, there's something to see throughout the Bast expanse. read more

Gene Leahy Mall - Playgrounds Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Amazing park. With 72 acres and everything from hammocks, giant swings, dog parks to skating. I have never seen a park this well thought out. It is truly something you have to see. They have events almost everyday of the week. I got lucky one Saturday night. The hubby and I went for a ride and just happened to stumble upon the Omaha Symphony playing at the park. It was such a treat. If you haven't been here you need to stop by. Your mind will be blown. read more

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First time back in Omaha in 3 years and this place is so fun for the kids and has such a good fun city vibe ! The city put a lot of time and money into this Central Park area! read more

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I absolutely love walking around here with my friends! It is such a nice space for people of any age to go and walk around. There's also lots of seating options with swinging benches nearby. There is also a little water park area for younger kids which I think is really cool. A dog park is also nearby and maybe people walk their dogs around here! I really love being here. It is one of my favorite spots downtown. read more

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Nice spot to spend the date if it's not too hot. We found street side parking easy enough. We can go check out the boats and do a rental but it wasn't open or working. read more

Beautiful park and great place to watch fireworks on the 4th. Lots of fun things for kids too.

Really impressive space in downtown Omaha (actually I have been very impressed by the downtown in general). There are so many fun spaces in this park including the slides, the playground, the concert pavilion, the hammocks, the waterway, etc. Great planning and forethought by civic leaders. A real gem. read more

Gene Leahy Mall - Performance pavilion - Playgrounds Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Very nice park - it's so perfect for downtown. There is so much to do. We stopped for a bit before dropping someone off at the airport and it was bustling. We were able to see everything we wanted in about 90 mins. My kids were there too, so we could have stayed longer. Fun features: Public swings for 3-4 ppl, the slides, shaded sitting areas, water features, amphitheater, lots of smaller group seating with ad chairs, play area for kids and nice new bathrooms. As an adults, it's so neat and so many structures with great views or downtown. As a mom, I'm thankful for a lot of activities but there are also a lot of areas where I was nervous... so many open water areas and the mesh in the play structures has me imagining the worst, so please keep an eye on your kiddos and be safe. Otherwise I can wait to come down sans kids and enjoy a show or evening stroll. read more

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One of the three sections of beautiful parks in downtown Omaha. There is SOOOOO much to do for the whole family day or night. Hammocks, swings, play structures, open-air amphitheater for live music, cozy bonfire gathering spots, and food trucks available. Nice walk.along the "canal" between parks. Spend the day, you won't regret it. read more

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Nice park, great for children and dogs. Restrooms lines are normally long Movie night are crowded read more

Where else can you swing on an oversized bench while admiring the LEDs lighting up a stone arch? And where was this playground when I was growing up?! There were some sketchy homeless people here and there... which can be said for all of the area so just be aware of your surroundings. read more

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This beautiful park in Downtown Omaha, opened in 2022 and was named aftee Eugene Leahy, from 1969 to 1973. This 'Mall' is actually a 9.6-acre park complete with gathering areas, including fire pits. There is a Performance Pavilion for live music, a sculpture garden filled with interesting works of art, a state-of-the-art playground and a modern dog park.We had a great time walking through the park on this crisp day in January. read more

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This is a great place to hang out, go for a walk, or relax on your own or with friends and family. It is centrally located near downtown Omaha, so you can still be in the middle of the action while being able to relax and enjoy the mall. There are a lot of options for seating, which is definitely nice if you're doing a lot of walking. There are beautiful views of both the city and the riverfront, along with abundant walking paths and bridges. Plenty of cute photo ops too! It's worth noting that I've always felt safe here, even later in the evening, due to the amount of people and families typically in the area. It is great during the day, and by night you can take in the city lights as well. They also have a roller skating track, on which you can rent skates for a good price and skate near the river! A great place in the city to enjoy for free, especially when the weather is nice. read more

Gene Leahy Mall - Playgrounds Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The new layout is fantastic and really focuses on community. The new areas include seating with dedicated fire pits that can be utilized by all, play areas for the kids and adults alike. Dedicated dog park allows for the big and little guys to have their own space. Check out the cool graphic wall under the 10th St. bridge that connects the east and west end of the park. Dedicated food truck parking and special events areas make this particularly attractive for folks that want to get out of the office at lunchtime for a stretch and a snack. read more

I heard a lot about this mall, all hyped up in touristy info online. I expected something massive and vibrant. Well, it was sort of vibrant, but not very massive. All that said, I liked it as Omaha is doing good work to revitalize the downtown and keep it nice and shiny. There is some park-like grassy sections and there is a playground sort of feature with several slides. It was a bit chaotic there, but the little pond areas were quite nice and calming. read more

Amazing spot. 1) If you are in Omaha, there is not much. But, this park is for sure a must see. 2) It has amazing attractions and just beautiful to walk. 3) Also, near it is the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Amazing spot to walk also next to the riverfront. read more

It's beautiful, safe, and well maintained. Has a wide variety of activities for the entire family. A huge range of seating areas for picnics and gatherings. read more

Wow! I love the updates in this area! There is plenty of seating along the different areas of the walkway to just sit and people watch/ eat lunch/ or just close your eyes and relax on the hammocks. I love that they have the water going sounds the stairs in the summer for the kids to cool off. There is a pretty nice play area for the little ones. They have staff walking around making sure that the area is safe and clean for everyone. I haven't had the pleasure of sitting in one of the music performances but they sure go all out, I came a day before and Orchestra show and I was amazed at the intricate set up....wow!!!! This is a must if you are visiting the area. read more

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The updated Gene Lahey mall is amazing! The kids park is just awesome. So much cool stuff to climb on and run around and under. The nice sidewalks and big swings are really cool too. There is so much stuff that they added to that area, there's too many to list. My daughter absolutely loved it and I can't wait to go back! read more

We went to the mall in the evening and just happened to the perfect weather for enjoying it. Go! Make sure you go. We highly recommend going at dusk. Take your dog if you have one. There's a dog park. Wear some water resistant shoes if you want to play around in the cascades. Take your football to play catch or roller skates for the skating rink. Maybe there will be food trucks there to sit and enjoy a meal, like we did. read more

We walked and talked for hours. Great place to enjoy the outdoors. Love the skating option too. read more

Gene Leahy Mall - Walking at the mall - Playgrounds Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Super awesome playground! Parents will love this because it's fully enclosed by a fence and there is only one entrance/exit--great for if you have littles that are runners. There are things for every age group in this park. We walked from our hotel but there was ample parking on a Friday afternoon. read more

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You know, I've been here many times both before and after updates and I have to say, I'm really looking forward to the rest of the Riverfront opening up. This is a much better use of space and there is something for everyone. If there was one thing that I would change...it's the splash pad next to the slides. Kids tend to go down the slide after running thru the water and wet slides are not a vibe. read more

Omaha outdid them selves with the new structure! I work downtown and often swing by on some weekends. It's beautiful for kids, families, and even safe nights. Food trucks were a big perk! read more

This newly updated and redone area is awesome!! The slides look so, so, so fun! There's so many differrent pockets of areas,with different types of fun or relaxation spots. This entire area was so well planned! I love, love, love it! Beyond cool and neato!!!! read more