Explore Freedom Park: A Fusion of Nature and History

Getting There

• Walking

  From the heart of Downtown Omaha, head east on Farnam Street. Continue walking until you reach 10th Street. Make a right onto 10th Street and go south until you reach the intersection with Cuming Street. Turn left onto Cuming Street and continue east until you reach the intersection with 24th Street. Turn right onto 24th Street and walk north. After a few blocks, you'll see Freedom Park Road on your left. Turn onto Freedom Park Road and walk straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the entrance of Freedom Park, located at 2497 Freedom Park Rd. This walk will take approximately 30 minutes.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start at the Omaha Community Playhouse located at 6915 Cass St. Ride east on Cass Street, then turn south onto 30th Street. Continue until you reach Cuming Street and turn left. Follow Cuming Street east and then turn right onto 24th Street. Finally, turn left onto Freedom Park Road. The ride will take approximately 20 minutes if you maintain a moderate pace. Remember to wear a helmet and follow traffic rules.

• Public Transportation

  Catch the Omaha Metro bus #15 at the nearest bus stop in Downtown Omaha, heading towards North Omaha. Stay on the bus until you reach the stop at 24th and Cuming Streets. From there, transfer to bus #5 heading to East Omaha. Get off at the stop on 24th Street and Freedom Park Road. You’ll need to pay a fare of $1.25 for a single ride. The total travel time is approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on wait times.