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.

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!

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.

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!

First time visitor Free parking, no fee…read more Dog friendly Jogger stroller runner walker friendly Kid friendly Plenty to see with open clean trails that wrap around go on a hill and connect back Many trees both sunny and shady Fall was showing its colors Christmas trees in a small area Felt safe indeed - would certainly return and recommend to taking a stroll in this hidden gem

I hadn't ever been to the Arboretum but frequently drive past. I decided to give it a whirl with my…read moremom friend and our kids while we had a warmer day this winter. It is a very large area spanning from Blondo to the inner state with many different trails and paved paths. The reason I'm more of a 4 vs. a 5 is because paths aren't super clearly marked and it will change from paved, to wood chips, to gravel. A bonus if you need a place to hang with your pet is that they allow dogs!

A great trail for cyclists and runners! Connecting to other trails like West Papio and Bellevue…read moreLoop....these provide over 30+ miles of continuous access away from the public roads. Only downside is that there are not a lot of trees and you're exposed to wind and the sun for most stretches of the trail.

Great neighborhood park with a playground, basketball court, tennis court and walking path…read more Spend an hour or 4 here and enjoy the outdoors.

Best park in even being a little dated. Large slides and safe steps for easy approach with little…read moreones. The best part is there's a large green space surrounding the park so if you're worried about the littles running, they have a long time before they get up the hill and to the streets. Having two under 2 to look after at this park was fairly easy, (relative to other parks because it's never easy ).

This is the Rockbrook Area's best kept little secret. It's off 100th and center and if you didn't…read moreknow you were looking for it, you might miss. There quite a bit of playground area with a few different pieces that keep the kids entertained for 1-1.5 hours. It does get busy so I suggest coming early. This is definitely a neighborhood mom's spot which can be fun for socializing, but not as much lately with Covid-19. They do not santize equipment so bring your redi-wipes if you do come. Love this park, and do recommend!

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

A great set of playground equipment. My toddlers loved the variety of slides, a tunnel, and…read moreclimbing. Lots of room to run around and very safe!

Omaha local here; Arrived at the park, first impression, AWESOME!!!! Wide open green field area to…read moreplay, fresh cut grass, little to no weeds. Play space is large and excellent! Large, med, and small slides for all ages. Monkey bars, slide bar, tunnel, soft sand ground. Excellent shaded gazebo with 6picnic tables underneath. Plenty of adult shaded seating. Swings for big kids and little kids. Bridge and walking path, partially shaded with beautiful tree cover. Outdoor exercise equipment along walking path. Definitely recommend this park.

I still love Pipal Park and take my dogs here once in a while though not as often since they are…read moregetting old. There have been so many changes in recent years due to the new addition to Westgate Elementary School next door. The parking lot coming in off Hascall is completely different. The park itself had some construction in recent years. The scary and probably dangerous tunnel has been leveled and replaced as has the sidewalks, stairs, and pathways around it. There's all new playground furniture. The dense tree line separating the park from the mortuary next door is gone. There is still a lot of open land to walk my dogs. I always feel pretty safe here, especially now, though there are always some randos sitting alone in their cars but I suspect that's all parks.