Sergeant Mad Bear Lake
A recreation area with trails and picnic areas.
Website: papionrd.org
Address: 8611 S 177th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136
This brand new rec area just opened in Gretna this spring! It’s a nice spot for a peaceful walk or run.
✅ Hiking
✅ Biking
✅ Fishing
❌ Boating (paddle craft only: kayaks, canoes, paddleboards)
❌ Swimming
❌ Camping
✅ Picnic area(s)
✅ Public restroom(s)
✅ Leashed pets
✅ Paved trail
Parking
There’s a paved parking lot so it’s free and easy to park here.
Metro Bus
The bus doesn’t travel this far southwest.
Accessibility
This rec area is accessibility friendly. The trail is fully paved and the loop around the reservoir is quite flat. There’s an accessible canoe and kayak launch, and an accessible fishing pier. The accessible parking spaces are next to the bathrooms.
