Kenefick Park, Omaha

Name: Kenefick Park
Address: Omaha, United States

#22 among attractions in Omaha

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Kenefick Park is located at 100 Bancroft Street in South Omaha, Nebraska, next to the Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's botanical gardens. Kenefick Park features "two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Union Pacific Railroad": EMD DDA40X #6900,the first of the class, and Union Pacific Big Boy #4023. ()

Created: 1891Elevation: 1142 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°13'56"N, 95°55'7"W

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Southeast Omaha (Riverview)Omaha United States

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Kenefick Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Lauritzen Gardens, Sokol Auditorium, Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs.

0.6 miSW
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha
16 min walk • The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, stands as an impressive testament to the wonders of the natural world. This sprawling zoo, recognized as one of the best in the United States, offers visitors an extraordinary array of exhibits and experiences, from...
~1570 ftN
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha
8 min walk • Lauritzen Gardens are a botanical gardens and arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street in the South Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. The gardens are open daily during business hours; an admission fee is charged.
0.9 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Sokol Auditorium, Omaha
24 min walk • The Sokol Auditorium is located at 2234 South 13th Street in the Little Bohemia neighborhood of South Omaha, Nebraska. It is a local icon for its historical context, as well as modern musical performances and gymnastics.
0.9 miNE
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs
24 min walk • Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is a riverboat casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the Missouri River directly across from Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.
1.1 miNW
Church
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Omaha
28 min walk • St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was formerly the cathedral of the Diocese of Omaha and was named St. Philomena's Cathedral at that time.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge, Omaha
31 min walk • The Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge is a rail truss bridge across the Missouri River between Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska.
1.2 miNW
Church
St. Joseph Parish Complex, Omaha
32 min walk • The Saint Joseph Parish Complex is located at 1730 South 16th Street in South Omaha, Nebraska within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha.
1 miSW
Neo-renaissance architecture
Rosewater School, Omaha
26 min walk • The Rosewater School, now known as the Rosewater Apartments, is located in South Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Built in 1910, the building was named an Omaha Landmark on September 18, 1984, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Little Bohemia, Omaha
31 min walk • Little Bohemia, or Bohemian Town, is a historic neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Starting in the 1880s, Czech immigrants settled in this highly concentrated area, also called "Praha" or "Bohemian Town", bounded by South 10th Street on the east, South 16th Street on the west...
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Old Gold Coast, Omaha
28 min walk • Old Gold Coast is the name of a historic district in south Omaha, Nebraska. With South 10th Street as the central artery, the area was home to neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Forest Hill.
1.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Vinton Street Commercial Historic District, Omaha
30 min walk • The Vinton Street Commercial Historic District is located along Vinton Street between Elm Street on the west and South 17th Street on the east in south Omaha, Nebraska.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kenefick Park?

Nearby attractions include Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha (8 min walk), Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha (16 min walk), Dahlman neighborhood, Omaha (23 min walk), Sokol Auditorium, Omaha (24 min walk).