Walnut Creek Lake
Park
Locally known as "Walnut Creek"

Walnut Creek Lake

Free450 acres
LakeFamilyKayakingFree

A 450-acre recreation area featuring a 105-acre lake, modern playground, and paved trails in Papillion. Great for fishing, kayaking, and family outings with newer facilities and easy highway access.

Hours
5 AM – 11 PM Daily
Admission
Free
Address
14725 Hwy 370, Papillion, NE 68046
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450
Acres
105 ac
Lake
16 ft
Max depth
1
Trails

Things to do

3
  • Kayak & SUP
    Apr–Oct

    Public kayak launch with easy lake access. Calm waters ideal for beginners.

  • Playground
    Year-round

    Modern all-abilities playground near the main parking area.

  • Fishing
    Year-round

    Well-stocked lake with pier and shoreline access. Popular family fishing spot.

Trail map

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

Trails

1 listed

On the water

Acres

105

Rules
Electric motors onlyNo swimmingStandard Nebraska regulations
Spots
Fishing pier near parkingMultiple shoreline access points
License

Required for ages 16+ — Nebraska permit

Species
  • Largemouth Bass

    Good numbers

  • Channel Catfish

    Stocked annually

  • Bluegill

    Abundant

  • Crappie

    Spring runs

Max Depth

16 ft

License URL

https://outdoornebraska.gov

Amenities

RestroomsModern PlaygroundKayak LaunchFishing PierPicnic SheltersParking

Park rules

  • Kayaks and canoes
  • Leashed dogs
  • Fishing with license
  • Electric motors
  • Gas-powered boats
  • Swimming
  • Jet skis
  • Camping