Chalco Hills

Free1,186 acres

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A 1,186-acre recreation area in southwest Omaha featuring Wehrspann Lake, restored prairie, and an excellent nature center. The 8-mile trail loop around the lake offers rolling hills and diverse habitats.

Hours

5 AM – 11 PM Daily

Admission

Free

Address

8901 S 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138

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Phone

402-444-5900

Website

parks.cityofomaha.org

1,186

Acres

255 ac

Lake

15 ft

Max depth

Trails

Things to do

Nature Center
Year-round
Chalco Hills Nature Center with interactive exhibits, live animals, and nature programs.
Birding
Year-round
Prairie and wetland habitats attract diverse species including hawks, herons, and migratory songbirds.
Trail Running
Year-round
Popular with trail runners for the varied terrain and rolling hills around the lake.

Trail map

Each color is one trail. A name in the legend opens that trail's page.

Trails

2 listed

Wehrspann Lake Loop
8.1 miGravel / Paved
Easy–Moderate
Full lake loop with gently rolling hills, prairie sections, and tree-lined stretches. Mixed surface.
Water StationsRolling HillsMixed SurfaceYear-Round
Prairie Trail
2.5 miNatural
Easy
Interpretive nature trail through restored tallgrass prairie with wildflowers in season.
Educational SignsWildflowersBirding

On the water

Acres

255

Rules

Electric and non-motorized boats onlyStandard Nebraska regulationsNo swimming

Spots

Fishing pier on east shoreShoreline access around loopDam area (south)

License

Required for ages 16+ — Nebraska permit

Species

Largemouth Bass
Good populations
Channel Catfish
Stocked regularly
Bluegill
Excellent for families
Wipers
White bass hybrid — stocked

Max Depth

15 ft

License URL

https://outdoornebraska.gov

Amenities

Nature CenterRestroomsParkingPicnic SheltersFishing PierBoat Ramp

Park rules

Leashed dogs
Non-motorized boats
Fishing with license
Cross-country skiing in winter
Gas-powered boats
Swimming
Motorized vehicles on trails
Camping