Hummel Park, Public park in North Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Description
Hummel Park is a 202-acre forest park in North Omaha with hiking trails and natural cliffs that overlook the Missouri River from high bluffs. The grounds include a disc golf course, picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, and interconnected pathways that lead through wooded areas.
History
The park came into being in 1930 when Omaha received the land as a donation and named it after Joseph B. Hummel, the head of the Parks Department. The northwestern corner marks the former location of an important trading station from the early days of the region.
Culture
The Nature Center offers learning programs about regional ecosystems and local wildlife that visitors can explore during their visit. Educational activities help people understand the natural environment they're walking through.
Practical
The park is best explored on foot using the marked trails that wind through wooded areas with varying difficulty levels. Wear sturdy shoes and be mindful of steep slopes near the river overlooks and cliff edges.
Did you know?
The northwestern corner holds the site of Cabanne's Trading Post, a key location in Nebraska's early commerce and regional exchange networks. Few visitors notice this historical marker while walking through, yet it represents an important crossroads in the area's past.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Nebraska).
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
10.4 km
Fort Atkinson
10.1 km
Fort Omaha
7.2 km
Malcolm X House
9.1 km
Glenn Cunningham Lake
8.6 km
Florence Mill
3.1 km
General Crook House
3.8 km
Great Plains Black History Museum
10.3 km
Levi Carter Park
8.1 km
Jewell Building
10.3 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
9.6 km
Bank of Florence Museum
3.8 km
Omaha Star building
10.3 km
Neale Woods
2.1 km
Broomfield Rowhouse
10 km
The Sherman
10.2 km
Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church
9.5 km
Lizzie Robinson House
9.7 km
Webster Telephone Exchange Building
10.1 km
George H. Kelly House
9.6 km
Benson City Hall
10.4 km
Hitchcock Nature Center
9.1 km
Henry B. Neef House
5.2 km
Neale Woods
3 km
Winter Quarters Mill Museum
3.2 km
Florence Mill Museum
3.2 km
Notre Dame Academy and Convent
4.3 km
General Crook House Museum
6.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes