Places I Took My Kid in Omaha This Past Week
August 7, 2026
Nelson Produce Farm
Cost: Currently 1/2 Priced Admission until Aug. 13th (Free for 3 & Under)
Address: 10505 N. 234th St.
Valley, NE 68064
Nelson Produce Farm is the best place to visit for kids. Tons of kid-friendly activities. We visited with my best friend and her two kids (ages 2.5 and almost 4). They couldn’t get enough! Post coming soon with more details about all you can do on the farm! The Sunflower Festival starts later in August and then it will soon be pumpkin season!
La Vista City Park Playground
Cost: FREE
Address: 75th St. & Joseph Ave.
La Vista, NE 68028
The City of La Vista recently completed the newest playground in the city – City Park Playground. Although it’s a small playground, it kept my toddler pretty entertained for a while.
Note: You will need to park on a side street, as there are signs that say you cannot park on the street in front of the playground.
Regency Park Playground
Cost: FREE
Address: 9808 Harney Pkwy N.
Omaha, NE 68114
The day we went here, the weather was one of those rare summer days in the 70s. My husband and I decided to come here for a picnic dinner. I wouldn’t say it’s the most toddler-friendly, and if you aren’t a fan of sand, this place probably isn’t it. It is a beautiful park, though, especially the walking trail around it.
Note: Saving this place for sledding hills – there are tons of hills at this park!
Standing Bear Lake
Cost: Free
Address: 6404 N. 132nd St.
Omaha, NE 68164
Standing Bear Lake is one of our favorite places to go for walking. It’s almost exactly a 3-mile walk around. Omaha’s heat wave has cooled off, making this far more enjoyable again! There is also a small playground you can visit!
Heartwood Preserve August Waterpark
Cost: Free
Address: 301 S. 145th St.
Omaha, NE 68145
For the whole month of August, Heartwood Preserve is offering a free waterpark every Saturday (12 to 8 pm) and Sunday (12 to 6 pm). Food trucks are available during select hours! You will need to sign a waiver.
When we visited, we chose not to participate. I don’t feel like my 13-month-old is quite ready for water inflatables. We did grab a pizza from the Mootz food truck, though, and enjoyed the time outside the Heartland Preserve outdoor seating area.
Pacific Preserve Poetry Path
Cost: Free
Address: 16230 Pacific St.
Omaha, NE 68118
Pollinators and Poetry at the Pacific Preserve. Does anyone else love alliteration as much as I do? This is a short gravel walking path — I would guess under a mile (I forgot to start my watch to track it). A bit bumpy if you have a stroller, but I didn’t think it was difficult to push. The Poetry Path is a cool new addition! It features multiple displays of poetry written by local Millard students, many of which offer a “Ponder as You Wander” section for kids and adults that relates to the poem. One example of the kid section is: “What sights or sounds outside make you feel happy?” This is a great way to read poetry, support students, and engage your kids in the outdoors. There are also some educational pollinator displays and a garden you can walk through.
Mom Tip: There are two playgrounds close by. The Pacific Meadows Playground and The Peterson Playground. Note – both are sand parks, so avoid them if you don’t like that!
The Bookworm
Cost: Varies depending on whether you buy a book!
Address: 2501 S. 90th St. #111
Omaha, NE 68124 (90th & Center)
We were gifted a gift card here when my husband and I got married (almost three years ago). My son loves this Little Blue Truck book, so I figured we should visit and grab a couple of books! They have a small little kids table and a wide selection of kids books. Every Thursday at 10 am they offer a free Kids Storytime for ages 2 to 6 years of age.
Fazoli’s
Cost: Kids Meal – $5.49
Address: Various Locations
Kind of a fast food pasta place. The prices are reasonable. You can get a kids meal for $5.49. If you have more kids, it might be worth considering the family meal for about $25.
Keep in mind that every child is different, so these are simply suggestions for places to explore with your own kid(s). I try to note whether a place seems better suited for toddlers or older kids.
As always, thank you for reading and for supporting local Omaha businesses as you explore all the kid-friendly spots the Omaha metro has to offer!