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Pacific Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 122 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 Pacific Meadows 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.

PavedShadedScenic

Public park with tennis courts and picnic tables, plus a playground and walking trail.

What runners say about Pacific Meadows Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (122 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Wonderful well maintained walking and biking paths (sidewalks) and nice parks for the kids.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Scenic park that follows the West Papillion Creek in West Omaha.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Totally shaded, picnic tables, path kids can ride bikes or scooters on and trees to explore.”

Nice shade trees and trail. Too bad no restrooms by park or along trail. Also, trail runs along sewage drains/creek. You will know when to plug your nose along the trail. However, Pacific Meadows garden club maintains flowers. There is one tennis court. People do what they can to beautify area.

★★★★☆ — The , Jun 2024

Very clean maintained path, you can walk, run, John, bike, skate on it. Head couple play areas for kids to play on, also has couple tennis courts and basketball hoops for playing, oh I did see a soccer field. Everything you need for family entertainment with converted tables for eating.

★★★★★ — Mary , Jul 2017

This is a wonderful park with lots of green space and shade. There's a covered area with picnic tables, a decent size climbing structure, a basketball court, and bug open field. It's right next to a bike trail, so it's a great place for a bike ride. Definitely worth a visit!

★★★★★ — Karyn , Aug 2020

Nice park with quiet walking trails. Good place to walk your dog or baby. Decent playground but it's a Little bit tall for toddlers. Still plenty of sand and other things to keep the kids busy. They like the walking trails as much as the park anyway

★★★★☆ — Jered , May 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Totally shaded, picnic tables, path kids can ride bikes or scooters on and trees to explore.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Scenic park that follows the West Papillion Creek in West Omaha.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Paved and forested trails to hike and lots of beautiful backyards along the paved trail.”

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Plan your run at Pacific Meadows 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
  • Websiteparks.cityofomaha.org
  • Phone(402) 444-5900

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Pacific Meadows Park

W Papio Trail, Omaha, NE 68118

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.