Heartland of America Park - Omaha, NE - Public park

The Heartland of America Park is a popular park located in Omaha, Nebraska. The park is home to plenty of natural beauty as well as waterfalls and fountains, and is perfect for people wanting to take some time out to relax in a stunning environment.

The Heartland of America Park covers some 31 acres and is quite historic, having been the site of exploration and expansion for centuries. The park was opened to the public in 1990, a controversial move at the time as it meant the demolition of the Jobbers Canyon Historic District, an area of warehouses dating back to the 1870s. But, that controversy faded and the park in now particularly popular with locals and visitors alike.

Today the park is home to several attractions and amenities including a 15 acre lake, walking trails, floral displays, and of course the stunning $1.5million fountain that shoots water some 300 feet into the air. Along with two other smaller fountains there's a night time water and light show, which runs from mid-April to November 1st each year.

The lake offers Gondola rides throughout the year and is also home to a tour boat named the General Marion, which offers tours during the summer months. The lake is even home to two resident swans called Romeo and Juliet, and there are walking trails around the lake to enjoy the scenery at its best.

There are plenty of other attractions to choose from including Lewis and Clark Interpretive Exhibits and the WWII and Heartland Airborne Memorials. Then there are plenty of options for relaxing and unwinding too, including the picnic tables offering the perfect place for a family picnic.

Thanks to its wide open spaces and stunning surroundings, the park is a popular venue for weddings, parties and concerts of all kinds. It's worth contacting the park to see what they can do for you and how they can accommodate your needs. It hosts a number of public events throughout the year as well, including the annual Taste of Omaha event that attracts thousands of visitors every year.

The park is ideally located just across the street from the Old Market area in downtown Omaha, and as such is particularly easy to get to. No admission fees are required to enter the park which makes it not only a fun day out, but also one that can be enjoyed on a budget.

The park is open throughout the year and has no set opening hours, but if you want to catch the fountain at its best then you need to know its operation times. The fountain operates during the summer months from Monday through Friday from 11am to 1pm and again from 7pm until midnight, and at weekends from 10am until midnight.

The Heartland of America Park is a great place to go to enjoy the outdoors at its best, and with plenty of picnic areas, historic memorials and exhibits as well as Gondola rides and a stunning fountain, there's something for everyone.