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Places I Took My Toddler in Omaha This Past Week

July 31, 2026

Blondo Ridges Playground

Cost: Free

Address: Big Elk Pkwy, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Nicknamed the “Hot Wheels Park” for having a built-in Hot Wheels track in the smaller playset, you will want to make sure you bring your own race cars to test it out. This is a great park that is toddler-friendly (my 13-month-old enjoyed crawling around on the toddler area play set) and has a fun larger playset. Rubber mat. Keep in mind this is a more popular park! When we visited it was Thursday evening and it was pretty busy. Not the most shaded. Porta-potty on site!

Wander + Wonder Kids Play Cafe

Cost: $15/2-hr play session ($13/each additional kid)

Address: 120 N. McKenna Ave. Gretna, NE 68028

This is a 10/10 place. Perfect for kids with big imaginations. The owner has thought of everything! Various play areas with themes, such as the “Honest Chiropractic Doctor’s Office,” the “Gretna Grocery Store,” and of course, the “Wander+Wonder Cafe.” Kids can run a grocery store or service their own coffee shop. They even have a gated-off section for babies with a plethora of toys to keep them entertained. I love that they have a private nursing room and a place to store milk. The bathrooms even offer toddler seats. There is a complimentary shelf in case you forgot to restock the diaper bag with diapers (been there, done that). A full-service coffee shop for all your caffeine needs! Plentiful seating to hang out with your friends while the kids play! They even have an outdoor area for seating and some toys on nicer days. And can we talk about how clean this place is?! Big fan! This is definitely worth a visit (and a membership if you see you and your kiddos coming regularly!)

Note: Don’t forget your socks (you’ll need it to play) and keep in mind they offer 2h play sessions each day! For example –>  8 am – 10 am, 10:30 am – 12:30 am, 2 pm – 4 pm. Follow them on social media or visit their website for their weekly schedules (and fun events!)

Kozy Coffee Co

Cost: Varies – Based on your drink order

Address: 402 Main St., Louisville, NE 68037

If you haven’t noticed, I love visiting coffee shops! Bonus points if they offer kid-friendly activities. Kozy Coffee Co was my most recent visit.

Things I Loved: Great little play area for kids, quite a few toys. The service was very friendly, and you can tell this spot is frequented by regular locals! I also enjoyed the latte I bought. They gate off the stairs too (you bet my son wanted to climb up!)

What I didn’t love: My son is a crawler and the floors were pretty gross. His feet and knees were black by the end of our trip. That being said, I’m a mom that understands my kid is going to get dirty, so I just wiped him down with a baby wipe at the end and gave him a bath when we got home. It is what it is. Just giving a heads-up to mommas who would be more bothered by that! 🙂

Louisville Library

Cost: Free

Address: 217 Main St., Louisville, NE 68037

If you come here with the expectation that you’re going to an Omaha Public Library, you will be disappointed. This very much is a small-town library. However, the librarian, Michelle, is super friendly, and as a mom who has visited many libraries, this one offers one of the widest selections of kids’ toys I’ve seen yet. So if you’re in the area and looking for something to do with your kids, this is worth a visit.

Louisville City Park

Cost: Free

Address: 3rd & Mill Streets, Louisville, NE 68037

This is a small park. We went briefly when we were visiting Louisville, but unfortunately it started raining and we weren’t able to stay all that long (plan better than me!). I will say, this park is better suited for older kids. It’s not the most toddler-friendly park. We didn’t activate it, but it does have a small splash pad area and picnic area.

Zorinsky Lake Inclusive Playground

Cost: Free

Address: 156th & F St. (North Entrance)

As I write this, this has become one of my top five favorite parks in the Omaha metro. I love this park. I can see why it’s so popular. There is something to do for everyone here. Plenty of spaces for toddlers to roam around. My son loved crawling all over the larger playset. We went pretty early in the morning, so it wasn’t all that busy. He was not happy when I made us go home! Definitely worth checking this one out.

Millard Branch, Omaha Public Library

Cost: Free

Address: 13214 Westwood Ln. (132nd & Center)

We finally made our way to the Millard Branch of the Omaha Public Library! Many of my friends enjoy taking their kids to story time here. Although we didn’t attend story time, my toddler had a blast playing in the children’s section of the library. The dinosaur toys and pretend-doctor toys were the biggest hit for him this time. That and interacting with every kid who walked into the library (I think he got that from me!). Visit this link for upcoming events at the Millard Branch!
Places I Took My Toddler in Omaha This Past Week is a weekly series listing all the places my toddler and I visited in the Omaha metro area (and sometimes just outside it) over the past week. I share our experiences from the perspective of a mom with a toddler boy, and I’ll often post on social media about individual places we visited, especially the ones we loved.

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!

– Kids in Omaha Mom, Jade

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