About This Playground
🌳 Halleck Park features a well-maintained playground area within its 70-acre community park located in Papillion, Nebraska. The playground offers modern equipment suitable for multiple age groups alongside extensive green space and recreational amenities.
Visitor Experience: The playground at Halleck Park generally receives positive reviews from local families, with visitors praising the variety of equipment, cleanliness, and integration with the park's other amenities. Some reviews note the playground can get crowded on weekends and during summer months.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
Halleck Park Rd, Papillion, NE 68046, USA
Phone
(402) 597-2041
+1 402-597-2041
Coordinates
41.15329, -96.03375
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
The playground accommodates children from toddlers (2-5 years) to older children (5-12 years) with separate play structures designed for different age groups.
Equipment Available
Includes multiple slides, climbing structures, swings (including bucket swings for toddlers), monkey bars, balance beams, spinning equipment, and interactive play panels.
Shaded Areas
Limited natural shade from nearby trees, with no dedicated shade structures directly over playground equipment, though some benches are positioned in shaded areas.
Seating For Parents
Several benches and picnic tables are positioned around the playground perimeter for parental supervision.
Restroom Availability
Public restrooms are available near the playground area and are open seasonally (generally closed during winter months).
Drinking Fountains
Water fountains are located near the restroom facilities, with at least one designed for accessibility.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
The playground is not fully fenced but has natural boundaries with some landscaping elements separating it from other park areas.
Surface Material
Engineered wood fiber mulch (wood chips) serves as the main impact-absorbing surface throughout the playground area.
Ada Accessibility
Portions of the playground feature accessible equipment with ramps for wheelchair access, though not all play structures are fully accessible.
Cleanliness Maintenance
The playground is regularly maintained by Papillion Parks Department, with general cleanliness rated as good. Seasonal maintenance occasionally impacts availability.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Ample free parking available in multiple parking lots throughout Halleck Park, with the closest lot approximately 100 feet from the playground area.
Pet Policy
Dogs are allowed in the park on leashes but are not permitted within the playground area itself.
Bike Racks
Bike racks are available near the playground and main park facilities.
Nearby Food Options
No permanent food vendors in the park, but picnic areas allow for brought food. Several fast food and restaurant options are available within a 5-minute drive on 84th Street.
Sports Areas
The park features baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts within walking distance of the playground.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
Extensive paved walking trails circle the park's ponds and connect to the Papillion Creek Trail system, offering miles of connected pathways.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Numerous photos show children enjoying the playground equipment, especially the larger slide structures and swing sets.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitors highlight the playground's integration with natural surroundings and appreciation for the well-maintained facilities.
Crowd Levels
Moderately busy on weekday afternoons after school hours, very busy on weekends with good weather, and relatively quiet on weekday mornings except during summer.
Special Events
The park hosts community events throughout the year including summer concerts, festivals, and holiday celebrations that sometimes utilize the playground area.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free admission to both the park and playground.
Space For Groups
Adequate space for medium-sized groups with nearby reservable picnic shelters for birthdays and gatherings.
Nature Connection
The playground is situated among mature trees with views of the park's pond and natural areas, providing good connection to nature.
Noise Level
Moderate noise levels from playing children and nearby recreational activities, with occasional traffic noise from adjacent streets.
Aesthetic Design
The playground features earth-toned equipment that blends reasonably well with the natural park setting, though it follows standard commercial playground design.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular patrols by Papillion Police Department, especially during peak hours and events, but no dedicated playground monitors.
Rules Restrictions
Standard playground rules apply including adult supervision requirements, no rough play, and age-appropriate use of equipment. No smoking is allowed in the playground area.
First Aid Availability
No dedicated first aid station at the playground, though park staff and event personnel may have basic first aid supplies during staffed hours and events.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
The playground serves as a gathering spot for local families and occasionally hosts supervised play programs through the Papillion Recreation Department.
Social Interaction
The layout encourages parallel play and social interaction between children, with multiple play zones allowing for different types of social engagement.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
The park implements basic sustainability practices including regular trash collection and recycling bins near the playground area.
Renewable Energy
No specific renewable energy features at the playground, though some pathway lighting in the park uses energy-efficient fixtures.
Walkability Bike Access
Good walkability within the residential neighborhoods of Papillion with sidewalk connections to the park. Bike lanes on some adjacent streets provide bicycle access.
Reviews
Saiesha GRN
a year ago
This is one awesome place in this city. The ultimate trail to meet the 10,000 steps goal in a serene, extremely well maintained, clean & peaceful atmosphere. A great place for cyclists and for those who love to take a long walk before or after dinner. Great place for kids to accompany their parents for both walking or cycling during the evenings. Huge parking lot with ample space. Great place to walk the pets.
View on GoogleAmber Spitzer
7 months ago
Park is very outdated. Needs a major face lift. We were by the pond. One side of the park has a new veteran memorial but old parts of the park and old or falling apart. Hard to finding parking. No water availability near the pavilion.
View on Googlescott janovec
6 months ago
We only played on the playground. I have a 2.5 year old, and he enjoyed the slides and the swings. It's a nice playground. I recommend it
View on GoogleRay Niemann
4 months ago
Beautiful park, pretty clean and well maintained. Came here with my daughter and her boyfriend to catch trout but they hadn't stocked them yet. My daughter did catch a couple of small bluegill, and we saw some turtles and a heron as well as some ducks and Canadian geese
View on GoogleNickie
a year ago
Beautiful relaxing park with a nice trail all the way around it. Ducks and geese, cute little bridge. Pretty butterfly benches and picnic areas.
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