Hummel Park

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Nebraska

Location: Douglas County

Inception: 1930

GPS coordinates: 41.37170,-95.95720

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01