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    OPPD Arboretum

    4.5 (15 reviews)

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    Paved sidewalk with multiple pathways.

    Love this place for many reasons. It is pet friendly with multiple bag stations for poo pick up. There are paved sidewalks making it children friendly, and also dirt/rock paths for more of a hiking venture. The city keeps this place well kept and every run in with staff has been great. Even the people who mow will stop while we are walking close to them as to not get us with any debris. It is peaceful even though it's next to a busy street. There are parts you can set up a hammock, or have a picnic. Benches set up every so often if you need a rest or want to relax. It might not be the best for photography (though still very pretty), but I take that as a positive thing as it lessens the crowd and the parking is minimal. This is a gem of a place. (Also good for people who enjoy Pokémon go, geocaching or learning about trees)

    Meg B.

    I had both my newborn and family photos as well as my wedding photos here. Both at different times of the year and the backdrops are just gorgeous. You would never guess there is a giant power grid very near you. It's always full of people but not in a messy or overwhelming way. Otherwise it's a lovely park to stroll through on a date or with your family.

    Gorgeous walkways through the trees
    Jayden K.

    One of my favorite places to go for pictures, as a photographer. So many different places and different backdrops for photos all in one area. Also a great place to take kiddos or dogs for a walk!

    Brianna P.

    Didn't know about this place till I started looking into places to elope at. I seen pictures on yelp and decided it was definitely a place to check out and it did not disappoint! The have a short trail and a long one we decided to just to the short today and it was still absolutely beautiful. It's a good place to go explore, for a picnic or to take some family pictures!

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    Amazing place. The whole family loved it and we will get passes to visit again. I first came when they had the glass art and it was amazing

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    It is a very large area spanning from Blondo to the inner state with many different trails and paved paths.

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    Ed Zorinsky Lake & Recreation Area

    Ed Zorinsky Lake & Recreation Area

    4.3
    (38 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    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!

    We've been taking the boat on the lake for awhile now and I don't want to be the guy to complain…read morebut....... Well right when I get there there's cars parked all over in the Trailer parking area which makes it difficult to maneuver for us towing a long truck and boat. Then to lessen our experience even more we get to the dock to launch the boat and both of the docks are covered in dog poop. I never seen anything like that. If we're trying to follow the rules why are we walking through dog poop to visit the Lake. And lastly again not to try to upset anyone but why are people allowed to fish from the dock and slow and even hinder us boaters. It's just aggravating.

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    Fishing dock
    Fishing dock
    Ed Zorinsky Lake & Recreation Area
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    Elmwood Park

    Elmwood Park

    4.4
    (19 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    One of Omaha's signature parks. Nice playground for kids…read more Lots of picnic tables and grills. A pavilion. Quaint if slightly sketchy grotto. A baseball field. Lots of mature trees and a walking path. Even a pool and a golf course! This is a great space for public events, such as an Earth Day celebration I recently attended. It is by UNO campus and that can impact traffic and parking sometimes. Still, a really nice green space here in the city.

    My review of the this park may be a little weird because I'm not reviewing it as a public park…read morereally, I'm reviewing it as a wedding venue. But also the beauty of the park itself will be discussed many times - don't worry. We wanted a short (but still beautiful) outdoor wedding in October, and realized that the City of Omaha actually rents out parks for events. And the gorgeous Elmwood Park Grotto was the first thing I thought of! Just a note, you can't reserve a park location more than a year out (so a year to the day out from our wedding date, we called and snapped it up). We reserved the grotto, and went to look at the space to be sure it could fit our large guest list. It was exactly the right size - we decided to rent some nice chairs to put in a little semicircle design in front of the fountain, and we had the wedding take place at the front of the semicircle at the center of the fountain. The fall foliage was in full bloom and made our special day so perfect. The gorgeous greenery of the park also made the most beautiful backdrop for our formal photos once the chairs had been cleared out! The only negative thing I would note if you decide to rent the grotto, is that they don't put up any signs or anything that it's closed/rented for a private event, so I would recommend doing that yourself and placing signs at each entrance. We almost had someone walk their dog through our wedding because we didn't do this. All in all, It was perfect for our needs. A gorgeous (and very affordable!) outdoor location with a fountain to wed in front of, some pretty steps so you can still "walk down the aisle" - and a huge space to fit our 100+ guests!

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    Doing the marriage thing (such a pretty backdrop for the photos!)
    Doing the marriage thing (such a pretty backdrop for the photos!)
    Great spot for the formal photos too once the chairs have been moved out
    Great spot for the formal photos too once the chairs have been moved out
    The steps down to the grotto

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    The steps down to the grotto

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