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Outdoors Dundee, Midtown Omaha

Memorial Park

An outdoor spot in Dundee, Midtown Omaha, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Why go

Hilltop park with a white WWII memorial colonnade, rose garden and long lawns that draw walkers year-round.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Midtown Omaha, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Dundee Dell, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Dundee
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Midtown Omaha. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Dundee Dell

    Dundee neighborhood pub since 1934, known for fish and chips and one of the region's biggest Scotch lists.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Gorat's Steakhouse

    Midtown steakhouse open since 1944 and famous as Warren Buffett's favorite, with neon signs and T-bones.

    Food · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 1.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

    The restored 1916 Blackstone Hotel, where the Reuben sandwich is said to have been created, now with bars and a chophouse.

    Drinks · 1.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Crescent Moon

    Blackstone District ale house across from the old hotel, known for its Reuben and a long Belgian beer list.

    Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Drover

    Dark, wood-paneled steakhouse since 1977, known for whiskey-marinated steaks.

    Food · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 2.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Drover

    Old-school steakhouse famous for whiskey-marinated steaks.

    Food · Omaha · 2.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Memorial Park is a stop on our Omaha New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Midtown Omaha

Memorial Park is our only outdoors pick in Midtown Omaha; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Midtown Omaha guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Omaha

Our climate figures for Midtown Omaha come from nearby Omaha. Average daily highs in Omaha run from 31°F in January to 88°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Memorial Park itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Omaha weather by month (covers Midtown Omaha).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Memorial Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Memorial Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Memorial Park?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Memorial Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Memorial Park?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: It is a short walk from the Dundee Dell; climb to the colonnade for the view.

Is Memorial Park free?

Yes, we list Memorial Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Memorial Park?

Memorial Park appears on Omaha New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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