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Parks, gardens, and outdoor admissions. 6 sources, linked on each listing.
Omaha · The RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, Lewis & Clark Landing) · Downtown Omaha (14th & Farnam to Missouri River) · Parks & Outdoors
72-acre free park system with sculpture gardens, playgrounds, trails, sand volleyball, bocce, skate ribbon (free use, rental fee), and frequent free events. Includes Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge access.
When: Daily 5am–11pm (Cascades seasonal)
Listed on The RiverFront officialLast verified:
Omaha · Zorinsky Lake / Standing Bear Lake / Chalco Hills · West and southwest Omaha metro · Parks & Outdoors
Free trails, playgrounds, fishing docks, and outdoor recreation areas. Chalco Hills has a large lake with paved paths.
When: Daily public access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs over Missouri River · Parks & Outdoors
Free to walk or bike across the state line. Popular for views and photos.
When: Year-round, free access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, Lewis & Clark Landing) · Downtown Omaha (14th & Farnam to Missouri River) · Parks & Outdoors
72-acre free park system with sculpture gardens, playgrounds, trails, sand volleyball, bocce, skate ribbon (free use, rental fee), and frequent free events. Includes Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge access.
When: Daily 5am–11pm (Cascades seasonal)
Listed on The RiverFront officialLast verified:
Omaha · Zorinsky Lake / Standing Bear Lake / Chalco Hills · West and southwest Omaha metro · Parks & Outdoors
Free trails, playgrounds, fishing docks, and outdoor recreation areas. Chalco Hills has a large lake with paved paths.
When: Daily public access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs over Missouri River · Parks & Outdoors
Free to walk or bike across the state line. Popular for views and photos.
When: Year-round, free access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Joslyn Art Museum · 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 · Parks & Outdoors
Sculpture gardens included with free general museum admission.
When: During museum hours
Source: Joslyn Art MuseumLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, Lewis & Clark Landing) · Downtown Omaha (14th & Farnam to Missouri River) · Parks & Outdoors
72-acre free park system with sculpture gardens, playgrounds, trails, sand volleyball, bocce, skate ribbon (free use, rental fee), and frequent free events. Includes Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge access.
When: Daily 5am–11pm (Cascades seasonal)
Listed on The RiverFront officialLast verified:
Omaha · Zorinsky Lake / Standing Bear Lake / Chalco Hills · West and southwest Omaha metro · Parks & Outdoors
Free trails, playgrounds, fishing docks, and outdoor recreation areas. Chalco Hills has a large lake with paved paths.
When: Daily public access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs over Missouri River · Parks & Outdoors
Free to walk or bike across the state line. Popular for views and photos.
When: Year-round, free access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Joslyn Art Museum · 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 · Parks & Outdoors
Sculpture gardens included with free general museum admission.
When: During museum hours
Source: Joslyn Art MuseumLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, Lewis & Clark Landing) · Downtown Omaha (14th & Farnam to Missouri River) · Parks & Outdoors
72-acre free park system with sculpture gardens, playgrounds, trails, sand volleyball, bocce, skate ribbon (free use, rental fee), and frequent free events. Includes Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge access.
When: Daily 5am–11pm (Cascades seasonal)
Listed on The RiverFront officialLast verified:
Omaha · Zorinsky Lake / Standing Bear Lake / Chalco Hills · West and southwest Omaha metro · Parks & Outdoors
Free trails, playgrounds, fishing docks, and outdoor recreation areas. Chalco Hills has a large lake with paved paths.
When: Daily public access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs over Missouri River · Parks & Outdoors
Free to walk or bike across the state line. Popular for views and photos.
When: Year-round, free access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Joslyn Art Museum · 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 · Parks & Outdoors
Sculpture gardens included with free general museum admission.
When: During museum hours
Source: Joslyn Art MuseumLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, Lewis & Clark Landing) · Downtown Omaha (14th & Farnam to Missouri River) · Parks & Outdoors
72-acre free park system with sculpture gardens, playgrounds, trails, sand volleyball, bocce, skate ribbon (free use, rental fee), and frequent free events. Includes Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge access.
When: Daily 5am–11pm (Cascades seasonal)
Listed on The RiverFront officialLast verified:
Omaha · Zorinsky Lake / Standing Bear Lake / Chalco Hills · West and southwest Omaha metro · Parks & Outdoors
Free trails, playgrounds, fishing docks, and outdoor recreation areas. Chalco Hills has a large lake with paved paths.
When: Daily public access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs over Missouri River · Parks & Outdoors
Free to walk or bike across the state line. Popular for views and photos.
When: Year-round, free access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Joslyn Art Museum · 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 · Parks & Outdoors
Sculpture gardens included with free general museum admission.
When: During museum hours
Source: Joslyn Art MuseumLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, Lewis & Clark Landing) · Downtown Omaha (14th & Farnam to Missouri River) · Parks & Outdoors
72-acre free park system with sculpture gardens, playgrounds, trails, sand volleyball, bocce, skate ribbon (free use, rental fee), and frequent free events. Includes Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge access.
When: Daily 5am–11pm (Cascades seasonal)
Listed on The RiverFront officialLast verified:
Omaha · Zorinsky Lake / Standing Bear Lake / Chalco Hills · West and southwest Omaha metro · Parks & Outdoors
Free trails, playgrounds, fishing docks, and outdoor recreation areas. Chalco Hills has a large lake with paved paths.
When: Daily public access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs over Missouri River · Parks & Outdoors
Free to walk or bike across the state line. Popular for views and photos.
When: Year-round, free access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Joslyn Art Museum · 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 · Parks & Outdoors
Sculpture gardens included with free general museum admission.
When: During museum hours
Source: Joslyn Art MuseumLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, Lewis & Clark Landing) · Downtown Omaha (14th & Farnam to Missouri River) · Parks & Outdoors
72-acre free park system with sculpture gardens, playgrounds, trails, sand volleyball, bocce, skate ribbon (free use, rental fee), and frequent free events. Includes Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge access.
When: Daily 5am–11pm (Cascades seasonal)
Listed on The RiverFront officialLast verified:
Omaha · Zorinsky Lake / Standing Bear Lake / Chalco Hills · West and southwest Omaha metro · Parks & Outdoors
Free trails, playgrounds, fishing docks, and outdoor recreation areas. Chalco Hills has a large lake with paved paths.
When: Daily public access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs over Missouri River · Parks & Outdoors
Free to walk or bike across the state line. Popular for views and photos.
When: Year-round, free access
Listed on Visit OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Joslyn Art Museum · 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 · Parks & Outdoors
Sculpture gardens included with free general museum admission.
When: During museum hours
Source: Joslyn Art MuseumLast verified:
Omaha · Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · 705 Riverfront Drive area, connecting to Council Bluffs · Parks & Outdoors
3,000-foot-long bridge spanning the Missouri River with city and river views. Free to walk.
When: Open daily
Listed on Oh My! OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront · 1302 Farnam on the Mall area · Parks & Outdoors
Playground, swings, water features, performance lawn. Free access.
When: Daily 5 am–11 pm
Listed on Move to OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront / Gene Leahy Mall · 13th to 8th St between Douglas and Farnam, Omaha, NE · Parks & Outdoors
Downtown RiverFront park with performance pavilion, sculpture garden, state-of-the-art playground, and dog park. Open 5 AM–11 PM.
When: Park hours 5 a.m.–11 p.m.
Listed on The RiverFront OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · The RiverFront / Heartland of America Park · Heartland of America Park, Omaha, NE · Parks & Outdoors
Largest RiverFront park with lake, fountain, trails, amphitheater, bocce, Farnam Pier. Open 5 AM–11 PM. Skate Ribbon free with own skates (waiver required); rentals $5 adults / $4 kids ≤12.
When: Park hours 5 a.m.–11 p.m. daily
Listed on The RiverFront OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Heron Haven · 11809 Old Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68164 · Parks & Outdoors
Free boardwalks, bird blinds, butterfly garden for wildlife viewing.
When: Sunrise to sunset
Listed on Oh My! OmahaLast verified:
Omaha · Memorial Park · 6005 Underwood Ave · Parks & Outdoors
WWII, Korean and Vietnam monuments and All-American Rose Society Garden. Free concerts in summer.
When: Open daily
Listed on Oh My! OmahaLast verified: