There are over 120 miles of paved trails throughout the City of Omaha with a number of those trails connecting to trails outside of the City. A map of the metro area trails titled "Paths of Discovery" is available online and in hard copy form at community centers, libraries, bike shops, and other establishments around the city. A listing and short description of some of the trails are listed below. All trails are concrete surfaced unless otherwise noted.
Omaha Trails Update – April 2024
A lot is happening with the City’s multi-use, recreational trails right now. Here is a quick summary of what’s going on.
NOTE: ITEMS IN RED HIGHLIGHT CLOSED SECTIONS OF TRAILS.
144th STREET TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
BARRINGTON PARK CONNECTOR TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
BIG PAPIO TRAIL
Big Papio Trail Closure West of S. 90th Street - A section of the Big Papio Trail just west of S. 90th Street where the trail passes under West Center Road remains closed so Omaha Public Works can finish painting the bridge girders. Trail will be closed through April 24, 2024 and reopen to all trail users on April 25, 2024. For additional information on the project contact Everett Owen, Structures Manager, Omaha Public Works Department Construction Division, at Everett.Owen@cityofomaha.org.
Park Maintenance has finished the installation of a drain to address the water issue on a section of the trail between Pacific Street and S. 105th Street. The trail is open to all trail users. Later this year Park Maintenance will return to remove and replace approximately 5 concrete panels. No date has been set yet for this work. We’ll send out a notice when that work is ready to begin.
Union Pacific Railroad is still doing some work on the railroad bridge over the trail just north of Seymour Smith Park from time to time through at least the end of May 2024. They have said that the work will be light work and that there is no need to close the trail at this time. All trail users should still use caution when in this area. Questions regarding the bridge work should be directed to David Renz at dbrenz@up.com.
BLONDO STREET TRAIL (Big Papio Trail to N. 153rd Avenue)
Trail is currently open with no closures.
BOB KERREY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Trail is currently open with no closures.
Construction of the “Baby Bob Bridge” has begun. At this time construction should not affect access to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
BROOKHAVEN PARK TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
FIELD CLUB TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
FLANAGAN LAKE & RECREATION AREA
A section of the Flanagan Lake Trail on the west side of the lake, from the southwest side of the dam to Ida Street will be closed for the installation of a new interceptor sewer line. The trail will be closed for one year and will reopen in September 2024. Questions regarding the project and trail closure should be directed to Lamp Rynearson at 402-496-2498.
HAPPY HOLLOW (a.k.a. BOULEVARD) TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
HEARTLAND OF AMERICA PARK TRAILS
Trail is currently open with no closures.
HUMMEL PARK HIKING TRAILS
All hiking trails are currently open with no closures.
KEYSTONE TRAIL
The sanitary sewer repair work between the north side of the pedestrian bridge that is south of Cass Street and the NFM Pedestrian Bridge has been completed. The trail along this section is open, however all trails users should use caution when traveling on this section of the trail. Any repairs and final cleanup of this section of the trail have yet to be completed due to weather conditions.
LAMP PARK TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
LEWIS AND CLARK LANDING PARK - TRAILS
Trail is currently open with no closures.
MANDAN PARK
As of Thursday, February 22, 2024, the natural surface trails at the south end of Mandan Park will be closed for construction of the Mandan Park Nature Center. All natural surface trails from the turnaround south will be closed to all trail users until the completion of the nature center. This includes the GREEN TRAIL from the turnaround south, the entire ORANGE TRAIL and the entire RED TRAIL. All Natural Surface Trails north of the turnaround remain open. In addition, the park road and parking spaces from Harrison Street north to the turnaround are also closed to all park and trail users. Closed trail sections, park road and parking spaces should reopen for use in April 2025. For additional information contact Dennis E. Bryers, FASLA, CLARB, PLA, Landscape Architect-Park & Recreation Planner II at 402-444-3798 or bryers@cityofomaha.org.
RIVERFRONT TRAIL NORTH (Heartland of America Park to Washington County Line)
Trail is currently open with no closures.
RIVERFRONT TRAIL SOUTH (Hickory Street to Mt. Vernon Gardens Park)
Trail is currently open with no closures.
SKYLINE TRAIL (West Dodge Road to North Main Street and Park Road – Elkhorn)
Trail is currently open with no closures.
SOUTH OMAHA TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
STANDING BEAR LAKE & RECREATION AREA TRAIL
The Floating Trail will remain closed at least through the Spring of 2024. Trail will reopen once lake water levels return to normal elevations and the gangways can be reinstalled. For additional information on the status of the Floating Trail, contact Dennis E. Bryers, FASLA, PLA, Landscape Architect/Park & Recreation Planner II at 402-444-3798 or at dennis.bryers@cityofomaha.org.
TRANQUILITY PARK
Mountain bike trails are currently open with no closures.
TURNER BOULEVARD TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
WEST PAPIO TRAIL
Trail is currently open with no closures.
ZORINSKY LAKE & RECREATION AREA TRAIL
S. 168th Street Widening Project: The trails on and under S. 168th Street are closed to all trail users. The trails will remain closed through November 2024. The Public Works Department will be installing temporary traffic/pedestrian crossing signals at the lake entrances to allow for limited crossings of S. 168th Street. For additional information on the project contact Troy Staroscik, Capital Construction & Street Maintenance, Transportation Manager, LPA/RC, Omaha Public Works Department, at troy.staroscik@cityofomaha.org or 402-444-5278.
Additional information contact:
Dennis E. Bryers, FASLA, PLA
Landscape Architect – Park & Recreation Planner II
Park Planning Division
Omaha Parks, Recreation & Public Property Department
1819 Farnam Street – Suite 701
Omaha, NE 68183-0701
402-444-3798
Dennis.Bryers@cityofomaha.org