Hanscom Dog Park

Lots more (multiple) fenced space than I was imagining! Water fountain, and poop bags available. Parking was easy but I could see the lot filling up on a busy day easily.
Open even in the winter… we went today for the first time at 17 degrees. Tip for those who are venturing in for the first time, the dog park is in the middle of the park and google maps can only take you as far as to the park in general, so keep driving down the winding road till you see the back fenced pens.
Hope to see you there soon!

Beautifully kept and lots of space! Water available from April — October. Separate spaces for large and small dogs. Plenty of places to sit with shade!

Outside the park there is a big long list of rules that you should probably read. It appears that many people don’t. While I’d say you should follow every rule, I feel a few are more important than others:
If it’s a first time visit, go during off-​peak hours so you can see how your dog behaves
No puppies under 4 months (keep them safe, especially if they’re not up-​to-​date on vaccinations)
Pick up after your dog
Refrain from smoking
You’re responsible for what your dog does.
My lab puppy has just come of dog park-​going age, and I begin any potential venture by casing the joint first. Since he’s on the little dog/​big dog cusp, I go to the small dog park if there aren’t any elderly small dogs (he gets too rough and/​or annoying), and the big or all dog section if the big dogs there aren’t too rough/​annoying. A couple of times the big dogs have descended on him like a pack of jackals (FU, inattentive dog parents!) and other times he’s been able to play with friendly big dogs. In the jackal scenario, we leave. In the friendly scenario, of course we stay because the friendly dogs usually have friendly people with them. I have met far more good people than shit heels. But shit heels have dogs too, so whatever.
It is great that they have separate sections for different sized dogs. Like I said, you can bring an of-​age puppy to the little dog section if s/he’s not ready to tussle with the big kids, but don’t be a jerk and let the pup torment senior toy dogs. I haven’t seen much poop lying around like past reviewers, but it definitely gets muddy there after wet weather, so be careful walking down that hill, and maybe stay on the grassy area for playtime. Have fun, and bring those poop bags!

Love this dog park. First time ever taking my chihuahua to socialize, was nervous at first but it exceeded my expectations the dogs were nice and the owners were friendly will be coming here more often. It tired out my rambunctious baby so definitely a A+ in my book!

Actual dog park! Literally two minutes off I 80. We’re driving cross country and needed to exercise our fuzzy son. Drive into the park from the entrance on Woolworth St on the north west corner. Can park right near the gate to the fenced in dog area. They have segregated small dog and «all dog» areas. Also, they have two separate areas to rotate and maintain the grass.

I love, love, LOVE this dog park. Seriously the best place my pups have ever played.
There are 3 areas: small dogs, All Dog 1, and All Dog 2. They alternate having dogs in areas 1 and 2, by the year, so that they can reseed and get some grass grown so your dogs won’t be playing in just mud.
As a pet parent, you will get a workout, as there is a humongous hill. If you are out of shape, it will feel like Everest. If you are in shape, it will feel like Kilimanjaro. But it tuckers all of the dogs out, which is exactly the goal!
In general, the pet owners there are really great. Respectful, helpful, laid-​back. Everything you could ask for! Occasionally there will be some twiddlestick on a conference call, paying zero attention to his dog as the dog terrorizes others, but the patrons of this park really look out for one another and will help to keep Rogue Dogs in check.
A PSA for anyone bringing your dog to any dog park, anywhere: if your dog is causing problems, after one or two corrections, please leave! Parks should be safe for everyone.

huge, spacious, and plenty of uphill and downhill space for the pups to run. lots of convenient doggy disposals, too! highly recommended for dogs big or small.
only negative is that some people don’t seem to be aware of some basic rules:
–please, for the love of everything rational, don’t bring toddlers and leave them to toddle around. this isn’t a kid park! if you do, people with big dogs can’t participate because dogs, when excited, tend to run pretty fast, and we are not your babysitters. kids should also refrain from walking idly around. some dogs have behavioral quirks and aren’t good around kids, so your judgment is extremely questionable and myopic if you bring small children.
–please watch your dog. I had a massive dog nipping at us while we were leashed and trying to leave with the owner clearly not finding this to be a problem.
–do NOT allow puppies to play without their full round of vaccinations. often puppies are not vaccinated and can easily become ill. I know a vet who has seen some terrible cases (some fatal, sadly) because of owner ignorance. if you’re not sure, ask your vet!
other than that, have fun! and pick up the poops!

I love, love, love this park! I have two dogs, a lab/​boxer mix and a chihuahua, and I love to take them to dog parks. I have been to others in Omaha, and have not been satisfied. Hanscom is by far the best in town. It has a small dog area, and an all dog area. The space is huge. There are also several picnic tables for pet parents. I also love all of the shade. At other parks, your dog is basically running in an open field. At Hanscom they have lots of hills and tree’s to run around. There are also plenty or waste stations to clean up after your dog. The pet parents and their dogs there are also super friendly. I recommend this place 100%!