One of the best ways to soak in the summer is with a relaxing swim in a nearby lake, river, or pool. There are plenty of opportunities for swimming in the Omaha area, whether you prefer a clear blue pool, a refreshing river with beautiful rocks, or a deep lake you can dive into.
This might help you discover a new swimming spot in the area to add a little excitement to your summer! This is a cost-effective way to keep the kids entertained throughout their summer vacation, get some sun and exercise, and capitalize on the many amenities this area has to offer.
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Outdoor Pools
There are so many outdoor pools in the Omaha area that are conveniently scattered all throughout the city and surrounding areas. Find the one closest to your home using our interactive map, and take a dip in the cool water or lay out in the sun to work on your tan!
A.) Camelot
Location: 9270 Cady Avenue
2016 Season: June 11–August 7
Hours: 1–5 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
B.) Cryer
Location: 11783 Cryer Avenue
2016 Season: June 11–August 7
Hours: 1–5 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
C.) Deer Ridge
Location: 585 South 126th Street
2016 Season: June 4–August 14
Hours: Monday–Friday 12–7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Daily Admission:
17 & Under & Seniors 55+: $3.75
18 & Over: $4.75
2 & Under: FREE
D.) Elkhorn
Location: 3200 North 207th Plaza
2016 Season: June 11–August 7
Hours: 1–7 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
17 & Under & Seniors 55+: $3
18 & Over: $4
2 & Under: FREE
E.) Elmwood
Location: 606 South Happy Hollow Boulevard
2016 Season: June 4–August 14
Hours: Monday–Friday 1–8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12–7 p.m.
Daily Admission:
17 & Under & Seniors 55+: $3.75
18 & Over: $4.75
2 & Under: FREE
F.) Gallagher
Location: 2936 North 52nd Street
2016 Season: June 5–August 14
Hours: Monday–Friday 12–8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12–7 p.m.
Daily Admission:
17 & Under & Seniors 55+: $3.75
18 & Over: $4.75
2 & Under: FREE
G.) Hanscom
Location: 3110 Ed Creighton Boulevard
2016 Season: June 11–August 7
Hours: 12–6 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
H.) Hitchcock
Location: 5025 South 45th Street
2016 Season: June 4–August 14
Hours: 1–7 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
I.) Karen
Location: 6288 H Street
2016 Season: June 11–August 7
Hours: 1–5 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
J.) Lee Valley
Location: 10605 Charles Street
2016 Season: June 11–August 7
Hours: 1–5 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
K.) Miller
Location: 6275 North 30th Street
2016 Season: June 4–August 14
Hours: Monday–Friday 1–8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
L.) Oak Heights
Location: 10205 U Street
2016 Season: June 4–August 14
Hours: 12–7 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
17 & Under & Seniors 55+: $3.75
18 & Over: $4.75
2 & Under: FREE
M.) Roanoke
Location: 4747 North 113th Street
2016 Season: June 4–August 14
Hours: Monday–Friday 1–8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1–7 p.m.
Daily Admission:
17 & Under & Seniors 55+: $3
18 & Over: $4
2 & Under: FREE
N.) Spring Lake
Location: 4020 Hoctor Boulevard
2016 Season: June 11–August 14
Hours: 1–5 p.m. Daily
Daily Admission:
16 & Under & Seniors 55+: $1
17 & Over: $2
2 & Under: FREE
O.) Zorinsky
Location: 3808 South 156th Street
2016 Season: June 4–August 14
Hours: Monday–Friday 12–8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12–7 p.m.
Daily Admission:
17 & Under & Seniors 55+: $4
18 & Over: $5
2 & Under: FREE
Lakes and Rivers for Swimming
P.) Lake Manawa State Park
Location
Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs is a popular destination for swimmers and sunbathers of all ages. The modern beach facility at Lake Manawa is a wonderful clean location to enjoy the lake — both underwater or alongside the water. There are plenty of picnic/shelter areas, trails, and other lake activity options (such as boating and fishing) in this park, so there is plenty to do during your visit! There’s a refreshment stand near the beach area as well, so you can grab some food and a refreshing beverage while you relax on the water’s edge.
Q.) Fremont Lakes
Location
The Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area holds 40 acres of land and nearly 300 acres of water in 20 sandpit lakes. This is an extremely popular destination for campers, picnickers, and water-lovers alike. The Fremont Lakes area offers four swimming beaches on lakes 9, 10, 15, and 20 with no lifeguards on duty. Use this camping ground map to see where each lake is located within this large network of lakes!
R.) Two Rivers State Park
Location
Head to the relaxing swimming beach on the Platte River at Two Rivers State Park, in Waterloo just west of Omaha. This recreation area is nestled between two rivers (as the name implies) — the Platte River and Elkhorn River. This is a nice area to let the kids splash around in the water as you enjoy your time relaxing in the shaded tree area along the shore.
S.) Louisville
Location
Louisville State Recreation Area has a swimming beach on Lake #2 that is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the summer (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend). There is a changing house conveniently located near the beach, but there is no lifeguard on duty. The entire recreation area encompasses 192 acres of land, with five sandpit lakes, cottonwood trees, picnic areas, and more. This area is right next to Platte River State Park, which means you could even visit both in the same day!
Water Parks for Swimming
T.) Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Location
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a year-round destination for families, offering just about any activity you could imagine! The aquatic center and indoor playground includes a swimming pool with two water slides, a diving area, a zero-entry wave pool, a sun deck, and a concession area. Extend your stay by checking into the Peter Kiewit Lodge with guest rooms overlooking the Platte River valley. With a full-service restaurant, an arts and crafts center, a variety of cabins and camping opportunities, and hiking and biking trails, this is the perfect place to spend the weekend!
U.) CoCo Key Resort — To escape the sun indoors
Location
CoCo Key Resort at the Ramada Plaza Inn in Omaha is Nebraska’s top family destination resort, offering comfortable accommodations adjacent to the 65,000-square-foot indoor water park. Your kids will have a blast with the 40-foot body- and raft-slides, Adventure River, Parrot’s Perch interactive play island, dip-in kiddie pool, and more. With poolside cabanas, restaurants, bars, and a spa, you’ll have a relaxing and fun-filled experience as well!
V.) Pirate Cove Water Park — To soak up the sun outdoors
Location
Pirate Cove Water Park is a popular water adventure destination in Council Bluffs. The water park includes an enormous Z-shaped pool with a zero-depth area, play features, a diving board, two water slides (both covered and open), a separate splash pool area, and a sand area. Relax in the shaded seating area, grab some food and drinks from the concession stand, and admire the unique pirate ship in the pool!
W.) Fun-Plex Water Park
Location
The waterpark at Fun-Plex is open all summer long, providing non-stop fun for the whole family. The adults will love swimming up to Nebraska’s only swim-up bar that just opened this summer, and the kids will have a blast splashing around in Typhoon Falls, the Lazzzy River, Motion Ocean, or the Kiddie Pool! Pay for admission to this thrilling park for an entire day of adventure — or grab season passes if you think it will become a family favorite!
X.) Fremont Splash Station
Location
The Fremont Splash Station is a modern, family-friendly pool with something for everyone. These summertime facilities in Fremont includes a body slide, speed slide, combination lap pool and wave pool, Hydro-Storm, interactive train slide, splash pad, water walk, and a zero-depth entry to the pool. There is also a full-service concessions stand, bathhouse, family changing room, lockers, chaise lounge chairs, inner tubes, and lots of green space to enjoy! The Fremont Splash Station is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. between May 28 and August 13!
Y.) Papio Bay Aquatic Center
Location
The Papio Bay Aquatic Center is a popular summertime destination covering 5 acres of land with a zero-depth swimming pool, a children’s butterfly slide, sand volleyball courts, concessions, two water slides, a sand play area, wading pools, diving boards, and more! This is the perfect place to go swimming and experience all that Papillion has to offer in the summertime.
What’s your favorite swimming destination in the area?
We would love to know!
PHOTO CREDIT: Omaha Pools, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, CoCo Key Resort
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