Loved the splash pad! There were so many kids but it was such a big space that it didn't seem…read morecrowded at all. We were able to find a space on the grass to lay out our beach towels and hang out for a while! Very clean space as well.

Small enough to keep an eye on your littles but a lot happening. The kids love the big bucket!…read moreCovered picnic tables for shade.

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.

Great place to shoot trap. Opens at noon closed onMondays. Reasonable pricing. Snack bar on siteread more

For one my recent pictures do not do the whole park justice. Its massive and all the different…read moreareas are far apart so there isn't much noise bleed over. Tons of baseball diamonds although i dont know how often actual events are scheduled in them. Last visit i even admired a few people flying some nitro fueled tethered airplanes. When i was onsite 2 baseball games were going on and the splash pad was busy and still tons of parking. One thing i didn't like is the playground by the splash pad had a 'soft' ground covering but WOW was it reflecting heat like crazy. On a hot sunny day keep an eye on your littles so they dont possibly burned. Also that playground equipment is wheelchair accessible from what i could tell since it had ramps up and walkways were very wide. It can also be tricky getting into the park as the entrances are pretty small steeets. I'd recommend the access off Harrison street.

Nice park and playground. My daughter loves all the slides. We've been a few times and the park is…read morealways clean. There are restrooms with running water that are open seasonally and they also were clean, especially for being in a public park. The park is fairly big. They also has a baseball field, basketball court, horseshoe pits, tennis and a sheltered picnic area. It's a really nice park and we enjoy going.

There is something here for everyone. Playgrounds, disc golf, an amphitheater, a dog park, trails,…read moreyou name it. It's also right next to the Gretna YMCA. However, where are all the trees? There is virtually no shade save an occasional shelter with tables. Right now the park lacks character and, especially in the summer, shade! They would be wise to plant trees and get this place some character and a place to cool down.

Family friendly, safe, and enjoyable open space on well maintained grounds and sidewalks. On any…read moregiven day or evening you'll find kids riding bikes, fishing, playing outdoor sports or simply enjoying a dose of fresh air. Wholesome in every sense of the word and conveniently located adjacent to the Gretna YMCA!

Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs has something for everyone who loves the outdoors. Have a…read moreboat? Launch it in the 753 acre oxbow lake for sailing, canoeing, or water skiing. Paddle boats are available to rent. Swim at the lifeguard protected swimming beach. Fish from the dock or from a boat in a quiet backwater. The campground offers modern bathrooms. There are hiking and biking trails that connect to the trail system in Council Bluffs. The picnic area has shelters for bigger groups and the Dream Playground is a wonderful place for kids with abilities and disabilities to really let loose and have fun. Lake Manawa is truly a great spot to enjoy being outside with family and friends.

This is probably the best park we've been to in a while! I love all of the slides and hidden…read morefeatures! Our kids are 2 and 3 and they loved it!

This was our first time to a NE beach. The water wasn't too bad and the beach was sandy. It is a…read moresmall lake so a good place to come with little kids. We came during MDW and it wasn't too busy. I am used to the ocean and clear blue beaches so I personally wouldnt get in the water by my kids had a blast. Would be a great place to go camping and fishing!

I have visited Two Rivers in Summer and Spring, but my most recent visit was in early winter - and…read morethe winter season, while different from the fun of summer days - is still a cool time to visit and see the changes the season has made on the park. The water at Two Rivers stays strikingly blue no matter which season you visit, so I think it's definitely one of the cleaner parks in the regions, when it comes to water quality. There also was no litter that I saw, so whoever is maintaining the park is doing a great job. Two Rivers has great walking trails around the lake, so it's a wonderful place to go get some exercise in a cool surrounding. It's also never been busy when I visited, so if you like a more tranquil walk, it could be a good option for you. They also offer camping, fishing, swimming, and other outdoor activities (probably more for in the summer season), as well as horse trails if you happen to have a horse! For boating, they only allow non powered boats, so keep that in mind if you're wanting to fish off your boat. While this isn't a huge park compared to a few others in the Omaha/Iowa area, it does offer a lot of activities and cool scenery for being a smaller park! Definitely worth a visit, even if it's a short one.

This is a hidden gem in the Bellevue/South Omaha area. It's nestled behind houses near Bryan High…read moreSchool. They have a TON of space here. They have a playground - a handful of picnic tables - and a splash pad! It was super nice and the kiddos loved the water aspects. There is also huge fields for soccer, football, or pretty much anything you can think of. Have no issues parking as that is also huge! There is a trail that connects to the parking lot/trail of the Papio Creek. Overall a nice spot and would recommend!

Pretty nice park, always kept pretty clean. Great access to the trail which allows to go North into…read moreOmaha or South to near Offutt AFB. The park does offer plenty of parking and good lighting if you decide to run or jog around the park sidewalk during the early morning hours or late evening. There are soccor fields, and baseball diamonds here. In the fall a few of the fields get converted to football.