Zorinsky Lake

Free255 acres

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A 255-acre park centered around a 98-acre lake in West Omaha. The 4.8-mile paved loop is one of the most popular trails in the city, winding through prairie, past fishing piers, and alongside waterbird habitat.

Hours

5 AM – 11 PM Daily

Admission

Free

Address

3808 S 156th St, Omaha, NE 68130

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Phone

402-444-5900

Website

parks.cityofomaha.org

255

Acres

98 ac

Lake

18 ft

Max depth

Trails

Things to do

Running & Walking
Year-round
One of the most popular running loops in Omaha. Wide paved path with distance markers.
Birding
Year-round
Resident and migratory waterbirds including herons, pelicans, and bald eagles in winter.
Disc Golf
Year-round
9-hole disc golf course on the park's west side. Free, bring your own discs.

Trail map

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

Trails

2 listed

Lake Loop
4.8 miPaved (8ft wide)
Easy
The signature loop circling the entire lake. Flat, wide, and popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists.
ADA AccessibleWater StationsRestroom AccessYear-Round
Prairie Trail
1.2 miNatural
Easy
Short nature trail through restored prairie on the park's south side. Wildflowers in summer.
WildflowersBird Habitat

On the water

Acres

Rules

No boats or flotation devicesStandard Nebraska regulationsNo fishing near dam spillway

Spots

Fishing pier on south shoreMultiple shoreline access pointsNorth shore rocky bank

License

Required for ages 16+ — Nebraska permit

Species

Largemouth Bass
Catch and release encouraged
Bluegill
Abundant, great for families
Channel Catfish
Best in evening hours
Crappie
Spring spawning runs

Max Depth

18 ft

License URL

https://outdoornebraska.gov

Amenities

RestroomsParking (3 lots)Fishing PiersPicnic SheltersPlaygroundDrinking Fountains

Park rules

Leashed dogs
Cycling on paved path
Fishing with license
Photography
Swimming
Boats or inflatables
Motorized vehicles on trail
Camping