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Schwer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 271 Google reviews · Running trail in Papillion, Nebraska · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Schwer 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.

RestroomsWater

Well-maintained park featuring a splash pad, a playground and walking trails, plus a playground, fountain, lake, pond, swings and picnic tables.

What runners say about Schwer Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (271 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Great, well maintained park with a playground, splash pad, and a walking trail around a pond.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“With nice sidewalks an beautiful 🦋 bench that I absolutely loved!”

They have a splash pad and a park with sand! Then they have a small pond with a walk way that goes around it. It's located in a very nice area and I have been here several times and my kids love it!! There's also a covered area to have parties or a meal in the shade. 🙂

★★★★★ — Hailey , Aug 2021

Public bathroom is always accessible but it's kinda dingy and watch out for spiders. The playground received an update and it's better than before. Still a little small but it's still an improvement from the old one. The running trail is fantastic though and is the main reason I come to this park.

★★★★☆ — Alan , Oct 2024

Nice park. Have some insect repellent on you if you’re doing an early morning walk.

★★★★☆ — John , Aug 2024

We enjoy Schwer park. Theres a small loop to walk around the pond which is also fishable. The playground is great especially for kids 4 and up! The splash pad is a summer favorite the water is always cool and I've never seen any part out of order for more than a day.

★★★★☆ — Hannah , Jun 2019

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Public bathroom is always accessible but it's kinda dingy and watch out for spiders.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Nice to have bathrooms and a water fountain right there too.”

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Plan your run at Schwer Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitepapillion.org
  • Phone(402) 597-2000

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 12–7 PM
Sunday 12–7 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 Schwer Park

707 W Centennial Rd, Papillion, NE 68046

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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.