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Favorite Playgrounds in the Omaha Area

When my kids were younger, we loved exploring new parks and playgrounds. The Omaha Area is full of neighborhood parks with walking trails, playgrounds, swings, picnic areas, and more!

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Enjoy exploring some of the best playgrounds in the Omaha Area!

TIP: Playgrounds at elementary schools are perfect for fun on the evenings and weekends!

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The large children\'s playground at Benson Park and Playground in the Omaha Area

Benson Park and Playground

7002 Military Ave, Omaha

This newer park includes a Playground, Fishing, Walking Paths, Lagoon, Picnic Area, and a Sprayground!

 

 

A close up of the large wooden play structure at Dream Playground

Dream Playground

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs

The Dream Playground Re-Imagined project is a community-based and volunteer-built initiative to revitalize and expand the Dream Playground with a new area that provides accessibility to all.

** Please Note: Non-Iowa residents will pay a $5 entrance fee at Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs.

 

 

 

A close up of the playground and slide at Elk Creek Park in Omaha

Elk Creek Park

N 163rd Street & Ames Ave., Omaha

Playground, Picnic Area, Open Space, and Sprayground nearby.

 

 

The large tower and slide on the playground at Halleck Park in Omaha

Halleck Park

816 East Halleck Street, Papillion, NE (East of the intersection of Washington and Lincoln Streets in downtown Papillion.)

The kids love this 3-story playground! Beautiful park with walking trails, playgrounds, shelters, fishing, and a large pavilion.

Reader Tip: One of my favorite things about Halleck Park is the swing that is counterbalanced so an adult and a little one can swing face to face!

Trees and benches next to a pond and fountain at Halleck Park in Omaha

 

 

A close up of the playground at Hillsborough Park in Omaha

Hillsborough Park

13710 Boyd St., Omaha

Picturesque park with a big open space, playground, picnic area, and more.

 

 

A close up of the playground on sandy ground at Zorinsky Park and Playground

Lake Zorinsky

3808 S 156th St, Omaha

Climbing tower, playgrounds, walking/biking paths, swings, many open spaces, fishing, and more.

The pier and walking path next to the lake at Zorinsky Park

 

 

The playground on the sandy beach near the lake at Lawrence Youngman Lake and Playground

Lawrence Youngman Lake

192nd and West Dodge Road, Omaha

Climbing structure, swings, 2 play areas, shaded area, fishing.

A close up of a play structure near the lake at Lawrence Youngman Lake and Playground

 

 

A close up of the playground and slide at Orval Smith Park

Orval Smith Park

80th & Park Dr. Ralston

Big, expansive park and playground with many play features.

 

 

The playground area at Seymour Smith Park

 Seymour Smith Park

6802 Harrison St, Omaha

All-Play complex, Sprayground, Disc Golf Course, Skate Park, Picnic Areas.

 

 

A rope climbing area and play canoe at Standing Bear Lake Playground

Standing Bear Lake Playground

Standing Bear Lake and Recreation Area Entrance 4, 6404 N. 132nd Street, Omaha (located off 132nd at Entrance 4 into Standing Bear Lake)

The Standing Bear Lake Playground offers a unique play experience for kids of all ages. The playground features childhood classics like a slide and swings but also includes ropes and various climbing structures for open-ended play.

 

 

A close up of the play structure at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village

 Stinson Park at Aksarben Village

67th & Center, Omaha

Popular park near tower and water feature, shops, green space with many events.

 

 

The play area and slide at Walnut Grove Park

Walnut Grove Park

15050 Q St., Omaha

Wooded area with lagoon, walking paths, playground, picnic areas, shaded areas.

 

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Family Fun in Omaha is your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha and beyond! We are a local family of 5 that loves finding new adventures and wants to help you enjoy all that Omaha and the surrounding area has to offer. We recommend starting here. Thank you for visiting!

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