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!

This has got to be the best lake in Lincoln. If it isn't, please let me know. I love this lake for…read moremany reasons; its beauty, how much easy exercise you can do by simply walking around the lake, it's maintained well, and there's plenty of parking. There are also bathrooms available, picnic tables, benches, many areas to fish for those who have their fishing license, etc. there's even a playground for littles! What I love most is you can do 2 loops around this lake and easily get your 10k+ steps in.

This has the best walking trail in Lincoln. It is roughly 2 miles around the lake interspersed with…read morebenches and parks. Want to lose weight and get in shape in nature? Here you go!!

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.

We love Platte River State Park. The trails are our favorite part (and same goes for our dogs!)…read moreThey aren't super challenging, but they are scenic and beautiful. We saw several deer and a fox on our last trip! Our favorite part has to be the small waterfall. We've camped here before as well, and we enjoyed our night. The bathrooms certainly aren't sparkling clean, but they are still cleaner than many I have been in at state parks! Our next goal is to spend a night in one of the cabins!

Love this for a place for hobby and go to escape the crud. Take the tops off the JEEP and driveread more

I like this park. It's nothing spectacular but it's great for something close to downtown. Came…read morehere to wind down and watch the sunset and to be lost in my own thoughts while listening to the birds singing and the water gently lapping at my feet. Check it out if you haven't!

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

Running over the Jamaica North Trail is an abandoned train trestle which marks the site of the 9…read moreAug 1894 Rock Island train derailment. The crash and massive fire resulted in the deaths of eleven passengers and crew. Running across this historic site during a run up the trail was an unexpected surprise. The area, although close to suburbs is nonetheless filled with deer, sampling corn from adjacent fields and dashing across the trail back into the wilderness when disturbed. I recommend the Jamaica North Trail and a visit to the Rock Island Wreck Site if you're hiking, biking, or jogging.

After a long day touring Lincoln, we needed a playground break and found this completely huge…read moreamazing playground! This playground is for all kids ages with cushion mats throughout. There are lots of playground options to run through and a bunch of slides to try out. Plenty of parking available with covered pavilions and picnic tables.

Great place for all ages - lots of slides!! I appreciated…read morethe separate playground/slide area for toddlers and a larger playground for 5 and up. Took my granddaughter several times while I was in town and will go back.

Beautiful recreation area to take a walk ride your bike do some fishing or just chill out and enjoy…read morethe beauty of nature.

This place is great! Two large fenced areas are divided between large and small breeds. Both have a…read moredog and a human water fountain. There's enough room to walk around the park for exercise, if people desire. There are benches and several trees. If your dog likes water, there is a gate to the lake next to the park which is fenced in with the fence running down to the lake. This allows your dog to go for a swim. It's a really nice park in the middle of Papillon. There is a small amount of parking (4-5 cars) and during my time there, 4 other dogs were in the park.

Beautiful park. I am not sure how I had never heard about this one. It's nicely spread out with a…read morevarity of places to get into it. I saw a lot of different birds. Beatiful.

Nice little stop off of I80 if you're road tripping. Picnic benches, beach, and a good lake…read more Unfortunately, when I went, it was overrun by flies, probably because the garages nearby were near full. Also, bathrooms had no hands sanitizer. If you go, make sure to buy your $5 daily permit.