Columbus Park Community Center

04/09/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to join our VIP program for the first-ever Mulchapalooza! 🌱
Lend a hand at one of the locations below from 9:30am–12:00pm as we mulch trees, learn about sustainability, and support park beautification efforts across the city.
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
April 11th - Highland Park
April 18th - Levi Carter Park
April 25th - Lawrence Youngman Lake
PLUS, we’re offering FREE mulch for Omaha residents on these same dates from 7:30am–3:00pm at N.P. Dodge Park!
Ready to dig in? Learn more and sign up on our website:

Welcome to Mulchapalooza 26'! Help us protect the future of Omaha's canopy by mulching our city's young trees. We are covering different parks around Omaha and need your help to get the job done. Have Fun: Enjoy music, and community spirit while you work. Get Rewards: ALL Volunteers snag a free Mulc...

04/08/2026

Have you signed up for the Omaha Parks Challenge? 🌳

Get out and explore this spring with the free Omaha Parks Challenge! Register starting March 13th and we'll send you a list of 10 parks to visit through May 10th. Take a photo at each site and submit them to be entered to win prizes! The grand prize winner will win a group pool pass to City of Omaha Pools!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/EbEB50Yoo8Z

03/09/2026

📢 CLOSED TODAY: Monday, March 9
We’re unfortunately closed today because the water is currently off at our location.
We’re working to get things back up and running as quickly as possible. We'll post an update here as soon as we're ready to reopen!
Thanks for your patience!

02/20/2026

Due to snow, we will be closed Friday, Feb 20th. Stay safe and warm!

02/19/2026

We will be closed today, Thursday Feb 19th, due to Omaha Public school calling a snow day.

02/02/2026

The groundhog says six more weeks of winter! Come in and work out in the warmth today from 10a-7p! Seniors 55+ are always free!

01/30/2026

01/23/2026

Due to OPS cancelling school, most of our community centers will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd. Common Ground Recreation and Aquatic Center and Motto McLean Ice Arena will remain open with regular hours. Hanscom Indoor Tennis Center will be closed until 4pm when they will re-evaluate for the evening.

01/23/2026

We will be closed Friday, January 23rd due to a called OPS Cold day!

01/15/2026

Is your teen on the hunt for the perfect summer job? Tell them you've found it! Working for the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department is an experience they won't forget. Our staff build useful skills, make lasting friendships, and enjoy working in the great outdoors!

💲 Pay starting at $15-$19/hour
1️⃣5️⃣ Hiring as young as 15 for certain positions
☀️ Part time or seasonal

Visit our website to learn more about each position, apply, and sign up for an open interview: https://ow.ly/gXxa50XUCsA

01/02/2026

01/02/2026

We are open today 10a-2p! Come get your resolutions started off right! 🏋🏽🔥💪🏼🎧