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!

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.

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!

If you are a camper considering Winsor Cove campground at Haworth Park in Bellevue, NE, you may…read morewant to think twice. We scheduled a week here because it is close to friends. After three days, we decided to change RV parks. Here are some of the issues: We paid almost $40 a night - there isn't a sewer at the site, very limited 50-amp spots, the water source is quite far from the RV pad (had to purchase a longer hose), no shower or indoor bathroom facilities (a couple of port-a-potties were available), you have to pay $10 to use the dump site and $25 for a pet fee, fire pits are available but are located a little far from your spot and very few trees. This campground was recently flooded and is trying to recover, but it not worth the cost. We moved to a much better site and paid half the price. The deciding factor for us was the rudeness of the camp host. We had an issue with a burst hose. He was very irate, yelling and threatening. After reading other Yelp reviews of this site (who reflected the same feelings), we wanted to make sure prospective campers knew what to expect.

Arrived a little early for Riverfest. Bands, boths and kiosks were setting things up. BBQ for the…read morecompetition smelling great!!

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've been visiting Fontenelle Forest since the early 80's, but it has been almost five years since…read morethe last visit. Buying entry tickets was fast and easy with friendly service. The boardwalk systems has expanded since our last visit so it is possible to do several miles just on boardwalk. The dirt trails are better marked than our last visit. With all the recent rain the forest was very green, with lots of flowering plants. We visited the raptor area for the first time and enjoyed seeing the various birds and reading about their history. We'll be buying a membership and hope to hike the trails this fall and winter.

I was pleasantly surprised to see how busy it was during a week day! The space in the nature center…read moreif very well organized and is set up for a great flow of customers. I ended up going for a hike which was very nice! The paths are well maintained and well marked. Definitely recommend if you need an outdoor fix!

Beautiful park, fountain, exercise area with exercise equipment...an enclosed area for parties and…read moreget togethers, play grounds, nice roads, lots of parking, fishing, and ducks to feed!

Beautiful park but make sure you bring a baggy to pick up your dogs messes or they will make you…read morepay $$ I think they had a threat of jail time.

If you've seen someone with outdoor family photos, you can bet that they were taken at Chalco! This…read moreis a gorgeous lake with great trails. You can count on seeing very brave deer if you come at dusk. Our favorite part is the off-leash dog park. There is a TON of room for dogs to run and a variety of landscaping. It's a beautiful walk for people and pups!

Beautiful loop around a lake (I believe roughly 6-5-7.0 miles if you don't take any cut throughs)…read more I ran around 8 am on a weekday. Surprisingly it was somewhat busy with walkers and bikers and runners. The trail is beautiful and a mix of forest and lake as well as some surprisingly tough inclines! I noticed there were several different parking lots and at least one area to put boats in. There were plenty of restrooms along the trail which I thought was helpful too. The trails were clean as well besides a few spots of feces. My only complaint is the complete arrogance of a few cyclists, particularly of the older generation. They had zero regard for others and expected the pathway to be completely available for them despite being wide enough to accommodate opposite direction traffic.

Beautiful lake, splash pad (it wasn't opened so it was disappointing) a nice shaded area perfect…read morefor a birthday party ..a nice colorful playground...lots of trees and picnic tables..a grill for fresh hamburgers and hotdogs ..a very beautiful well kept location with very clean restrooms and lots of seating along the park area for testing while walking around the lake. Picture perfect for family gatherings!

What a great little pond area for a jog, nature, bike ride, or dog walk. There are two ponds…read morebisected by a road with a walkpath around both. There is also a park and splash pad for the kiddos. A few horses are corralled along the path which made for a nice surprise and the pup loved retrieving sticks from the relatively shallow banks.

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!