A downtown lakeside park at the center of The RiverFront, reopened in August 2023 after redevelopment, with water views, walking paths and relaxed places to sit.
Heartland of America Park is the middle link in The RiverFront's chain of three downtown parks. The RiverFront's website reports that this park, together with Lewis & Clark Landing, reopened on August 18, 2023, following the earlier opening of Gene Leahy Mall in 2022. Together the parks form a 72-acre public space. As the name suggests, the park is organized around water. A lake and fountain anchor the landscape, and paths wrap around the shoreline so you can take a loop at any pace. Landscaped beds, trees and benches provide plenty of spots to sit and watch the water.
The park suits relaxed outings: a morning walk, a lunch on the grass, or an evening visit as the city lights come up. Families can use it as a break between museum stops, and couples often choose it for a quiet stroll between dinner in the Old Market and the riverfront paths.
It is also a natural midpoint for exploring the whole RiverFront on foot. To the west lies Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market; to the east and north are Lewis & Clark Landing, the Kiewit Luminarium and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. You can string them together into an easy half-day. There is no admission, and the RiverFront publishes an event calendar of daily activities supported by community partners. Check it before you go, since programming changes by season and can affect how busy the park feels.
Omaha's cobblestone historic district of shops, galleries, restaurants and taverns, ideal for an unhurried walk and people-watching just steps from the RiverFront.
Free entry
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The redesigned downtown park at the western end of The RiverFront, reopened in July 2022, with open lawns, water features, play areas and year-round programming.
Free entry
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The northern anchor of The RiverFront, beside the Missouri River and next to the Kiewit Luminarium, with open green space and easy access to the pedestrian bridge.
Free entry
Nearest CityLine stays: Blue Oasis: Modern 1-Bed Retreat Apt 1 (1.9 mi), Midtown Home w/ Historic Charm (2.1 mi) · See all rentals by distance
Hours and prices come from Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront’s official information and can change, so confirm on their website before you go. Back to all things to do
