I visited Branch Oak in Spring (when it was a little too cold for water sports, but not too cold…read morefor walking around and enjoying the nature). It's quite a large body of water (the 9th largest in Nebraska!), so there's a lot of space to boat and fish when it is the season. The last time we were there, we saw a duck migration and got some cool photos from that, so there's definitely some cool naturey things to see. Aside from that, there's not too much to do here, but it's a nice place to relax and get some light exercise (or do some boating, swimming, or camping when it's nicer out!)

We don't own a boat, so we weren't able to boat like a lot of revieweres, but we did find a big…read morepublic beach and set up shop for the day. We did have a seadoo, which was able to be put in near by and then we anchored near our spot. It was warm, and had a lot of shallow areas. Be aware of the sand/mud as it can pull you in and if you're not a great swimmer and cause panic, so just be careful. We camped across the lake and it was very pretty to watch the sunset and sunrise from our site. I look forward to coming back.

Beautiful place to fish, walk, or picnic. Nice little tackle shop with bait and basic snacks…read more Beautiful areas to walk around the lake and also to camp with a great view of the scenery. Really nice and shady and green. A beautiful restaurant that overlooks the marina so you can overlook boats coming and going while you have a drink or food on the patio. Such a nice area!! Must have a park permit!!!

John, the owner of the marina, is truly a great person. We had a situation last year and our boat…read morereservation got cancelled because of a mechanical error. We are from Chicago but my sister lives in NE. Anyways, we came back a year later and John made it right for us and comped the boat for us. Really great people and the GM Mike and two Dylan's were super helpful. Thanks everyone! We has a terrific time thanks to you! Nancy

Pamela and her husband Kirk run the great airboat rides and Skipper Kirk (or is it Capt Kirk?)…read morewe're amazing hosts! We gathered at their property, got on board and got our safety briefing. Life jackets and ear muffs were provided. Then we shoved off to the river where we saw fish jump and Eagles fly. Two Eagle nests!!! Capt Kirk stopped on a sand bar in the middle of the river so we could all hop out and frolic in the ankle deep warm water. when we returned, our grandkids said, "Let's do it again!" So it was a big hit on this Sunday afternoon. Strongly recommend it!!!

From the owner: Take a Stinger Airboat ride on the Platte River on a uniquely designed pontoon style airboat. Relax…read morein style while viewing the beauty of nature all along the Platte. Open from end of May until Labor Day!

I've been on a few different airboat tours/rides and Woody's ranks right up there at the top! We…read morehad a group of 8 and booked for a 2 hour sunset ride. Woody (JC) was organized and got us all on the boat in time after completing the require paperwork. Woody made sure to stop and show us eagles nests which is cool but I also liked that he asked if I preferred to keep boating or stop for more eagle viewing. I like to keep moving (haha) so he made sure to please everyone! Even saw a few deer crossing the river. Super fun evening and we will be back for sure! Thanks Woody!!

Woody was an amazing tour guide! He knew where all the eagles were and had some interesting…read moreknowledge on facts and animas. He was very kind, accommodating, and overall a joy to have as a guide. The scenery was beautiful as well. Would definitely recommend.

This is a nice place for a picnic lunch near "nature." Unfortunately, all of the 6 picnic tables…read moreare grouped under a pavilion-great if you have a group of 50 people and a reservation, but disappointing if you're an individual or small family and aren't the first one there. Boating, cycling, fishing, and walking are the main activities. The lake looks tiny at first, but it's 34 acres. There's a nice boat ramp for access. There is no playground. This rec area is run by the city of Papillion, unlike most local rec areas which are managed by the Papio NRD.

We had a blast on our airboat ride! Kyle is a great guide who has been airboating on the Platte his…read moreentire life. His passion for the river is contagious. Pricing is reasonable, and there ended up being additional people on our ride, which lowered our cost considerably. Definitely something to check out if you've never done it before!

Wow what a great time!! My group took our first boat tour with River Life and had nothing but fun!…read more So relaxing to fly down the river and Kyle is such a great guide! He would stop to point out Eagles and their huge nests. He even schooled us on how to identify the ages of eagles and whether they are male or female. Stopping on a sandbar to dip your toes in the river was nice too! His landing has picnic tables that I believe you can rent for get togethers, and and a handy porta potty! It's a bit of a drive from Omaha to Cedar Bluffs but a fun and scenic drive once you hit the country fields! Really only about an hour drive. Can't say enough about this company! What I can say is I will be back and hopefully very soon!!! Thanks Kyle!!

I love this lake and the 1.5+mile trail. It has a good size pavilion with grills and tables. Lots…read moreof fishing ( it's a no wake lake). If you like birds you never know what you will see. The usual geese and ducks but on the right day you may see bald eagles, herons, cranes, pelicans ( yep pelicans), giant swans and more. The trail is crushed stone with partial shade in parts. For those with dogs note there are 2 grated bridges to cross. The NRD does a wonderful job keeping up the area.

I purchased a Moomba surf boat from Victory Marine in 2021. It was quickly apparent that the boat…read morewas improperly prepared by the technicians at Victory. The decal letters on the side of the boat quickly came off due to improper adhesive work and had to be replaced. Plastic vent inserts were improperly installed and had to be repaired. This past season, we entrusted Victory Marine to store our boat for the winter. Without our permission, the staff at Victory pulled our boat from storage and displayed it at their boat show. Our boat was returned to us with damage to the hull and trailer, and Victory assumed no responsibility. We also received our boat with two dead batteries, which is the second year in a row this has happened. These infractions resulted in a better business bureau claim, during which Victory claimed that I gave them permission to show the boat, which is an outright lie. In addition, we had multiple warranty issues that needed to be repaired this season. When I went to pick up my boat, Victory staff stated that all repairs had taken place. However, it was only after I inspected the boat closer that I discovered several items that had not been taken care of. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, they told me those items were not covered. If you're in the market for a new boat, do your homework. A warranty is only as good as the company providing the service and the manufacturer providing the support. I will never do business with Victory Marine again.

Tim went out of his way to give great customer service. We appreciated his amazing follow up.read more

Fun place to take the kids and cast a lure or two. The small lake is stocked with various game…read morefish and is very convenient for someone who lives in Lincoln.

Much nicer since they updated the fishing area. A decent small lake in the middle of air park with…read morefishing areas available. Also small boats with no motors can be on the lake. Some upgrades to the roads in from NW 48th could be done and other care to make it as nice as the new docks. But overall it's not a bad area lake.