The happenings of the Billy and Sheri Wardle family
Fontenelle Park is in North Omaha off of Ames between 48th and 42nd. It has a full size baseball diamond, and a softball diamond. It has a large lagoon with fishing, spray park, tennis courts and playground. There is a basketball court and a large pavilion and a gazebo by the lagoon. Lots of picnic tables by the lagoon as well and a paved hiking trails around the lagoon.
Gallagher Park is across from Benson High School in North Omaha. It has a spray pad, and a swimming pool with a small slide. It has a ball diamond and a basketball hoop. The cross country team from the high school ran through while I was there. The south east corner is under construction.
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| spray park |
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| swimming pool |
Walnut Creek Recreation area is a large park in Papillion. It has hiking trails, a lak with fishing and small craft boating, canoe and kayak rental, camping area, dog parks (one for big dogs and one for little dogs), pier for fishing, boat ramp, pickle ball, picnic areas, playground areas, and restrooms.
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| dog park |
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| bird on a pole |
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| fishing pier |
I visited a new to me park as the sun was going down. Interesting that the park has a lit trail around it. It has a basketball hoop, playground, historical markers soccer playing area and softball around the corner. It also has a covered picnic area. I did not see a restroom.
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| North Field |
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| from a distance |
There is a bell and plaque remembering the first church in Paris, a veteran's memorial in front of the courthouse (and another bell), and a playground behind the school and tabernacle. Playground has an old merry-go-round. Paris is the county seat of Bear Lake County.
