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OPPD Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 886 Google reviews · Running trail in Omaha, Nebraska · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from OPPD Arboretum'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.
Park with trails, gazebo, waterfall, and labeled trees, plus power-line education.
What runners say about OPPD Arboretum
“It is a really well maintained space that feels like a quiet little escape from the rest of the city, and the paths are easy to navigate for a nice afternoon stroll.”
“We took Pepper our Pomeranian to the OPPD Arboretum on a beautiful Shabbat afternoon in February!”
“A hidden gem of Omaha- such a peaceful nature walk with well-maintained trails and interesting types of trees, shrubs, and flowers.”
“Easy walking trail about 1 mile loop, nice variety of trees, clean, A+++”
This is a nice place to walk with a variety of flowers, bushes, and trees. It has a mix of paved, gravel, and wood chip pathways. There is a mix of woodsy and open paths to walk. It's not terribly huge but has some slight inclines. There are benches along the way.
Some of the trails are paved and some are wood chips. Some are a little hilly, but not too extreme. There are educational boards throughout the trails that my kids love stopping and reading. There is a lot of shade and nature, but the sounds of the interstate can sometimes take away from that some.
This is a pretty spot with a walking trail or two. There are a few benches to stop and sit and lots of fall colors. Just know there is a lot of vehicle noise from the highway.
I've been taking walks there for many years. Nice way to get a little bit of nature in the city.
Trail conditions & character
“We took Pepper our Pomeranian to the OPPD Arboretum on a beautiful Shabbat afternoon in February!”
“A hidden gem of Omaha- such a peaceful nature walk with well-maintained trails and interesting types of trees, shrubs, and flowers.”
“Some of the trails are concrete sidewalks and others are covered in woods chips, which provides a softer but uneven surface.”
“It has a mix of paved, gravel, and wood chip pathways.”
Plan your run at OPPD Arboretum
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteoppd.com
- Phone(402) 536-4131
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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