We love a great waterfall to explore in Nebraska with kids! And the Platte River State Park, about 30 minutes south of Omaha, is an ideal spot to take the whole family for a Nebraska outdoor adventure.
Nebraska Waterfall, Spray Park, & Creek Near Omaha
The access trail to Platte River State Park Waterfall starts in the park’s lower left parking lot, and then you can take a path to the waterfall! And there is a creek for exploring, a spray park, trails for hiking and biking, spots to go camping, and more for the entire family.
Location
14421 346th St. | Louisville, NE 68037-3001 (nestled in between Omaha and Lincoln, about 30 minutes south of Omaha on Highway 66).
Explore Platte River State Park with Kids
This is a nearby retreat for Omaha families with plenty to do for all ages. Explore:
- Explore and splash around in the beautiful Stone Creek Waterfall (one of Nebraska’s picturesque waterfalls)
- The Spray Park with several water features, 3 water slides, a waterfall, dump buckets and a fountain! We love that this spray park has two levels – the upper level is more for younger kiddos ages 5 and under and the upper level is for older kiddos. And there is plenty of shade for parents!
- Crawdad Creek – what more can kids ask for than exploring in the mud! This creek has all kinds of creatures from insects, reptiles, fish – and kids are allowed to catch the minnows, tadpoles, crawdads, and frogs!
- Hiking and Biking Trails – explore miles of these beautiful wooded trails. You can download the hiking trail path map here.
- Guided Horseback Riding – $25 per person
- Archery and Shooting Range at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex – This center features an archery range with a shooting tower.
Hours
Spray Park Hours:
Memorial Day through Mid-August: Daily, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mid-August through Labor Day: Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost
Park Permits:
Nebraska Residents: $6 for daily permit, $31 for annual permit
Non-Residents: $12 for daily permit, $61 for annual permit
Spray Park
$3 per entry
Crawdad Creek:
Free entry *must have a valid park entry permit
For more information and to answer any questions you may have, visit Platte River State Park here.
