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Benson Park

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👍👍 Nice park for a summer barbecue or picnic. There are lots of grills and benches surrounding a small lake in the middle. The grills and benches are very close to the parking area so you wont have issues carrying your picnic equipment. There are walking trails around the park as well as a kids playgro... People often mention park, playground, water, kids,


Address

Benson Park Pavilion, 7028 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104, United States

Website

parks.cityofomaha.org

Contact

+1 402-444-5920

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (969 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (16) playground (8) water (7) kids (6)
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  • 5/5 Khana S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice park for a summer barbecue or picnic. There are lots of grills and benches surrounding a small lake in the middle. The grills and benches are very close to the parking area so you wont have issues carrying your picnic equipment. There are walking trails around the park as well as a kids playground.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Living Water C. 2 years ago on Google
    The ducks were pretty and cute and the park is being kept up, got a park and water park but the water is not working. Not to busy and everyone was nice. Good place for rollerblading and skating if wanted. The water could be cleaned in the pond tho a little bit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mahmudul H. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice place inside city. If wanna take a walk or get the kids to do some splash that's also open. There are numerous barbecue pits. Not much crowdy. Seemed pretty clean. Saw people fishing. Not sure whether you need a permit for that!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mrs m. 4 months ago on Google
    A really great playground right next to a pond with a great path around it for jogging, walking or strolling. It looks like they have a pavilion for gatherings. It was all closed for the winter when we were there, but looks accommodating.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CheMarquis P. 10 months ago on Google
    By far, one of my favorite Parks in Omaha to hang out at. Not only does it have a breathtaking scenery, but a water fountain, plenty of benches, tables, parking spaces, etc. Definitely a pleasurable experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carlos G. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for a quick walk/jog either by yourself or with your dog. Plenty of green space and parking. The water does look kind of sketchy so personally I wouldn’t cast there, however there were people fishing at the pond there. Plenty of geese walking around and you might get to see some turtles sunbathing. There is an aquatic park for the kiddos and it was pretty busy. Overall no complaints at this park. :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great splash pad & playground! Plenty of space and features that rotate thru different settings, several sections of playground that each have their own slides & climbing parts. Right next to the lake with plenty of benches & picnic tables nearby to watch everyone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cassie 4 years ago on Google
    The kids love it here. You can fish on the deck, feed the ducks, have a bbq, play in the splash pad or at the park. Theres lots of trees for shade and a good place to relax and eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lonnie J. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice clean family and pet friendly park. Lots of space and parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Saville H. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoy fishing here I find space away from everyone else and take in nature I love feeding the ducks,frogs and turtles
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hans der T. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily one of the best parks in Omaha. No barriers between the splash zone, the playground, or the covered seating areas. Plenty of grills, great trees, and did I mention the lake? Gorgeous on a bad day! Fantastic on any great day. I cannot say anything bad about the place

  • 5/5 Dayla 1 year ago on Google
    Me and the kids loved it. It's right on a lake, so beautiful. Huge park area plus water park right next to it. Also has shelter for gatherings

  • 5/5 GuylahElizabeth A. 3 years ago on Google
    A perfect place to enjoy a big picnic, or a small lunch stop with your pup. Leash law. I only took it off for a quick pic 🐾.There is a wonderful cement trail around the pond. Usually geese too and turtles 🐢🐸🐿️🦢🦆🐟

  • 5/5 S. Noemi G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and my grandsons really enjoy this park, it's almost a 3 for 1, They have the Ducks, my grandson love coming to see, The Park and Splash Pad.....They have done alot of upgrades since I've moved here, must visit park....Thank You Benson !!!

  • 2/5 Michael S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit. Watch your car because I watched a suspicious person walked through the park and went up to, and looked into cars including my own as if he was going to brake into them. Won't go back, not worth the risk. Go where your property won't be at risk.

  • 5/5 Adriene A. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place to relax, fish, walk or bring your kids. Sitting on one of the comfortable benches, watching the water and the birds go by is the perfect way to de-stress

  • 5/5 C.L. D. 9 months ago on Google
    1st day of vacation from work and enjoyed a full day with my two youngest children who caught 2 bulkheads.

  • 1/5 Bryan M. 9 months ago on Google
    It wasn't too busy being the 4th but a family was having a cookout by the playground and their kids had old watermelon husks all over the playground and they weren't even trying to pick it up. It is very disappointing that Omaha tries to have nice parks with splash pads and everything for people to just be gross and trashy. It really sends a dirty look of Omaha to all our holiday visitors.

  • 5/5 Lynn R. 7 months ago on Google
    Our church had a community service and picnic in the pavilion..A wonderful experience, a nice indoor space.

  • 5/5 Jess 6 months ago on Google
    This park feels like it's straight from a movie scene. Having grown up in a small town, moving to the big city made me miss the charm of those intimate parks. Here, you see people getting into a game of basketball on a pristine court, families strolling by the large pond, watching geese bask in the sun, or searching for their afternoon meal. Kids are everywhere, tossing footballs, while the little ones conquer the huge playground. Even adults are letting loose, revisiting their childhood on the swings. Everywhere you look, there are smiles, laughter, and a symphony of shared memories. I'm truly thankful that in this fast-paced world, we still find moments for park afternoons, especially with gems like Benson Park around.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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