Chalco Hills Recreation Area

An absolutely wonderful park with a beautiful lake! The paved hiking path was easy to explore on my wheelchair and while it was used mostly by bicyclists, most of them would announced their presence as they approached me from the rear. There were several people fishing from both, the banks and the docks/platforms. There are few things that I enjoy more than a well used park. While it’s a little too far for a regular visit, I’d love to stop here again if my travels take me through this part of the country.

Nice long paved trails and beautiful scenery every part of the year. Also very dog friendly, it's our favorite spot for a walk in the Omaha area

Chalco is a beautiful area. There are so many things to do. Fishing, boating, walking, biking, playgrounds, sledding, picnicking, gaga, etc. I was VERY impressed with the nature playground. My child care kids and I made a fort with firepit;) We also loved the sand play area with spinning equipment!

Beautiful peaceful park. I'm from Oregon and I have walked and hiked many parks in Oregon. Chalco Hills is right up there with Oregon.
Lovely lake, deer freezing and turkeys! Clean paths to walk or ride a bike, boat launch and fishing. Beautiful sunset.

SUNRISE BY THE LAKE
My time at the park was awesome. Sitting on a bench by the lake, watching the sunrise with my husband was pure magic. The vibe was calm, the air was fresh, and seeing people jog and walk added to the scene. The sunrise over the lake with a touch of city views was just perfect. It got us thinking about a healthier lifestyle, even though we didn't hit all the trails. Simply put, it was a great experience!

Family friendly paved trail around Chalco. All beautiful!

As a photographer, this is one of my favorite places to go both for work and to go on hikes! I enjoy how well maintained this recreation area is and their abundance of picnic areas. I’ve never gone fishing here, but I know plenty of people do and have great success!

-As a local wedding photographer, Chalco Hills makes for a GREAT places to bring my couples to! It's full of very unique areas to take beautiful photos at. Highly recommend you visit and spend some time here.

Honestly very great place to be. The sunset is beautiful when you can see it, you can fish, go to the playground, drive around on a boat, there is a dog park area and you can watch your dogs it's fenced but the fence is short. It is a giant park. Visitors, you have to come here. It's absolutely beautiful.

We take our lab to the off-leash area here and it is fantastic! Never been to a “dog park” like this!

Make sure to bring your own water even in hotter months!

I love this park! I usually walk like 5-10 miles when I'm here. there are areas to fish but I don't fish so idk how nice the fishing is but I like to walk or sit at the little spaces by the ponds. Cyclists are good about announcing their presence so make sure you listen out for them.

Lovely outdoor trails with a designated native area for you and your pups. 5/5, recommended for a multitude of amenities and activities.

Very clean paved walking and biking trails alongside a beautiful lake with shade and plenty of parking. Great place to walk or jog with a stroller and leashed dogs!

Huge park with lots of fishing spots, playgrounds, trails, and deer. You actually can't drive or walk through here without seeing a deer, they're everywhere. All of the facilities are really well kept.

The dog park area seems popular but all of the people and dogs that I met were very polite and kind and friendly and some strangers helped my friend when her car got stuck in the mud.

I guess I don't know if I'm really reviewing the park or the people that come here but in any case five stars!

The staff care deeply about maintaining this park and do very well to educate those who are interested in what the lake does to benefit both our city and the natural ecosystem around it.

I've been coming here for years and even moved out this direction, with this park playing a major factor.

Thank you all for putting the time into such a beautiful place.

Although I live not far from the lake I have never been here. This is such a lovely place with lots and lots of scenic views landscapes. There are a few activities you can do here and there is some areas for kids activities like play area etc. and yes we saw a deer too.

This place is amazing. I love being outdoors and listening to the sound of nature. It's a great place to fish, hike, bike, and go kayaking. The wildlife is always visible and you will always see some sort of wildlife. Chalco also has parks for kids to play on and an off leash dog trail. There is also a huge hill which is perfect for sledding down.

Very family friendly park with great walking/biking/hiking trails and easy access fishing spots! Comfortable park for younger children to explore Awesome paddleboarding area! Go check it out!

Good place for picnic, water activities and fishing! There is a boat ramp. No drone allowed!
You can occasionally spot a dear or a group of deers!