- The RiverFront
Founded in 2018, The RiverFront combines three parks in the heart of downtown Omaha into one identity After undergoing renovations, the three parks now connect, serving as a gathering space between the historic Old Market and vibrant north downtown Omaha Gene Leahy Mall opened to the public on July 1, 2022, while Heartland of America Park and Lewis Clark Landing opened on August 18, 2023
- Events – The RiverFront
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- Gene Leahy Mall – The RiverFront
Discover our easy to use interactive mapA longtime and iconic feature of downtown Omaha, Gene Leahy Mall is the most urban of The RiverFront’s three parks, spanning from 13th to 8th streets between Douglas and Farnam streets, with towering buildings on either side Since its inception as the Central Park Mall in the 1970s, this area has remained rich with Omaha history including the Solo
- Heartland of America Park – The RiverFront
Offering panoramic views of the Missouri River and sweeping green lawn space, Heartland of America Park is the largest of The RiverFront’s three components Its lake and fountain have been welcoming visitors as they cross from Iowa into Nebraska since the early 1990s, along with shorefront piers and extensive walking trails While these popular features remain in place, The RiverFront
- Visit The Riverfront – The RiverFront
Centrally located between the historic Old Market and north downtown Omaha, The RiverFront is a short walk from several hotels, conveniently located along the city’s mass transit system and equipped with ride-share drop off locations Metered stalls and parking garages are also in immediate proximity
- Lewis and Clark Landing – The RiverFront
Discover our easy to use interactive mapSharing an extensive border with the Missouri River, Lewis Clark Landing is the northernmost component of The RiverFront, located just east of the CHI Health Center Omaha arena and convention center This park has undergone significant transformation since renovations broke ground in late 2020 The area, which was mostly barren concrete, has been
- About – The RiverFront
The RiverFront provides an inclusive, culturally enriching space that creates connectivity throughout the heart of downtown Omaha, honors the Missouri River, cultivates growth, and strengthens the bond of community through daily activation and robust park programming
- Plants Test – The RiverFront
The RiverFront also features 55 species of shrubs, grasses, perennials and even aquatic plants, specifically arranged in varying combinations to create intentional garden “rooms” around the park This includes salt-tolerant plants that border streetscapes and roadways, water-loving varietals in the storm water basins and an assortment of flowering selections to complement the blooming
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