Aksarben Village and Stinson Park

Aksarben Village is a mixed-use neighborhood around 67th Street and Center Street in central Omaha, and Stinson Park is its public green space. The district combines restaurants, shops, apartments and offices on the site of the former Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack and fairgrounds. Stinson Park is the gathering place. Visit Omaha notes that Aksarben Village hosts summer concerts at Stinson Park on Saturdays, and the park also hosts other community events through the year. Many visitors bring a blanket or chairs and settle on the lawn. Between events, the park works as a simple place to walk, let kids run and take a break.

The surrounding streets have places to eat and drink, so it is easy to turn a short stop into a relaxed evening. Guests staying nearby will find the area convenient to the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus and to central Omaha neighborhoods. Check the park's event listings before you go, since schedules, food options and parking arrangements change by event. The district suits families, couples and groups who prefer an easy evening outdoors with dining close by rather than a full-day outing.

Highlights

• Stinson Park lawn and events
• Summer Saturday concerts
• Walkable restaurants and shops
• Family-friendly green space
• Central Omaha location

Tips for your visit

• Check the event calendar before visiting; concert schedules vary by season.
• Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for concerts.
• Plan for extra time to find parking on busy event nights.
• Events and details are best confirmed on the Aksarben Village website.