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Flanagan Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 313 Google reviews · Running trail in Omaha, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Flanagan Lake Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Manmade lake featuring boat launches and a paved hiking/biking trail of 5.5 miles.
What runners say about Flanagan Lake Park
“Clean lake with docking and boat launch spots plus good fishing off the banks.”
“Will take some years for them to provide shade, but will be really nice once they do.”
Very nice day out. There's not too much wind, but it was a little cold. It was 36 degrees when I started and 40 when I finished. I went 5.47 mi 1h 36m. The path is all concrete. There is no shade at all on the trail, so summer would get hot. There is boating and fishing.
The trail around Flanagan lake is very windy and cold. Be ready to wear layers. There are barely any trees, and not enough shade in summer. I like that there is a bridge, and I can walk for 2.5 miles instead of 5.5 miles. There is currently ongoing construction in many areas around the lake and by the trail.
Such a great place! With walking/biking trails, kayak and paddleboarding rentals. Also has a public restroom, picnic tables and great spots for photos. Clean lake with docking and boat launch spots plus good fishing off the banks.
Fairly new flood control reservoir. Nice path for biking, walking, and running. Once they have the dirt path from the West Papio Trail at Fort Street, up to the dam path, it will be a much safer route in all weather. Fishing is ok, and the sculptures and benches are interesting.
Trail conditions & character
“Will take some years for them to provide shade, but will be really nice once they do.”
“There are bathrooms spots in certain areas (close to the public picnic areas).”
Plan your run at Flanagan Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenrdnet.org
- Phone(402) 471-7670
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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