Memorial Park Playground

Locals know Memorial Park is one of the better spots in Omaha to actually spend a few hours without feeling rushed. The playground hits the right mix for families with kids at different ages — toddlers can dig around in the sandbox while older kids work the slides and swings. Shade trees make the picnic tables genuinely usable on hot Nebraska afternoons, which isn’t something you can say about every park in the city. The open grass field and walking path give everyone something to do, and there’s usually a good crowd of neighborhood kids around, which means yours won’t be the only one begging to stay longer.