Levi Carter Park
Levi Carter Park is located at 3100 Abbott Drive in East Omaha, Nebraska. It lies in Omaha itself. Records date it to 1908.
A theme park inside Omaha
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Omaha
Levi Carter Park is inside Omaha, which has 104 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1908
Levi Carter Park dates from 1908. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
A visit to Levi Carter Park can follow the seasons below.
Levi Carter Park
Levi Carter Park is located at 3100 Abbott Drive in East Omaha, Nebraska. It was named after one of Omaha's original industrialists, Levi Carter, who ran a white lead smelter in the area.
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- 520 acres
- Established
- 1908
Hotels and campgrounds near Levi Carter Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Omaha (104) and Council Bluffs (33).
- 1Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
- 2Joslyn Art Museum
- 3USS Hazard
- 4Pottawattamie County Jail
- 5Fort Atkinson
- 6Strategic Air and Space Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Levi Carter Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | in town | — | 104 91 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 488,797 | $246K | — |
| Council Bluffs | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 33 24 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 62,680 | $172K | D |
| Bellevue | 11 mi south | 15 min | 17 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 64,863 | $247K | B− |
| Carter Lake | 1 mi southeast | — | 5 5 hotels | 3,670 | $169K | D |
| La Vista | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 5 hotels | 16,543 | $261K | B |
| Gretna | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 motels | 9,207 | $342K | — |
| Missouri Valley | 18 mi north | 25 min | 7 4 hotels · 3 motels | 2,616 | $149K | B |
| Offutt AFB | 13 mi south | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 6,074 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Levi Carter Park
These lie within 53 miles as the crow flies.
15 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
53 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
35 mi Park & preserveLoess Hills
23 mi MuseumJoslyn Art Museum
32 mi MuseumUSS Hazard
45 mi MuseumPottawattamie County Jail
511 mi LandmarkFort Atkinson
628 mi MuseumStrategic Air and Space MuseumPhoto credits
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Memorial Stadium: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Loess Hills: Bill Whittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Joslyn Art Museum: akasped, CC BY 2.0 · USS Hazard: Dave Aldworth / Oldfarm at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Pottawattamie County Jail: Smallbones, CC0 · Fort Atkinson: Unknown, Public domain · Strategic Air and Space Museum: User Kandykornhead on en.wikipedia, Public domain
Visiting Levi Carter Park: the answers
Is Levi Carter Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Levi Carter Park in Omaha?
Yes. It’s inside Omaha, NE.
When is the best time to visit Levi Carter Park?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Levi Carter Park from Lincoln?
About 52 miles southwest of Lincoln, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Levi Carter Park?
Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 2 miles away.
Where should I stay near Levi Carter Park?
Omaha (in town, 104 places to stay), Council Bluffs (6 mi, 33 places to stay) and Bellevue (11 mi, 17 places to stay).
Notes from people in Omaha
There are no tips yet, so start one in Omaha’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.