Portal Recreation Area
A 109 acre recreation area in La Vista.
Website: papillion.org
Address: 12033 Valley Ridge Dr, La Vista, NE 68138
This rec area has about 1.5 of paved trails, which makes for a nice walk or biking route!
Fishing opportunities are minimal though since the reservoir is currently drying out due to a leak. Bring your sunscreen! It’s a sunny spot.
✅ Hiking
✅ Biking
✅ Fishing (minimal since the lake has been drying up)
❌ Boating (usually no wake allowed, but not enough water for boats currently)
❌ 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
The parking lot and trail is fully paved. Accessible parking spots can be found next to the picnic area. There are inclines around multiple corners, so if you’re using a wheelchair, you might need assistance navigating those areas.
