Levi Carter Park
Levi Carter Park is the largest lake in Omaha that allows jet skis. This 500-acre public lake offers several amenities including a marina, several playgrounds, two football fields, two basketball courts, picnic areas, hiking trails and a pavilion. At the lake, visitors can enjoy a day of boating, fishing and water skiing.
Levi Carter Park
809 Carter Lake Shore Drive
Omaha, NE 68110
402-444-5900
cityofomaha.org
N.P. Dodge Memorial Park
Dodge Park is a 450-acre park located in North Omaha along the Missouri River. The park is a popular destination for residents in the area. It features hiking trails, eight soccer fields, four lit baseball fields, two tennis courts, four horseshoe pits, picnic areas and a campground. The docks at Dodge Park feed into the Missouri River, where visitors are welcome to go fishing, water skiing and jet skiing. As a municipal facility, there are no fees for jet skiing at Dodge Park.
N. P. Dodge Park
11001 John J Pershing Drive
Omaha, NE 68112
402-444-5900
cityofomaha.org
Lake Manawa
Lake Manawa is approximately 40 miles away from Omaha in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This 772-acre lake allows several water-based activities including swimming, fishing and boating. Its land-based facilities include over 70 campgrounds, miles of nature trails, acres of open sporting areas and a few picnic shelters equipped with a fireplace and a kitchen. All personal watercrafts must be registered to gain access to Lake Manawa. Jet skis registered out of state are allowed to use Lake Manawa for up to 60 days a year without having to pay Iowa registration fees. As of April, 2010, a three-year personal watercraft registration fee is $46.
Lake Manawa
1100 S. Shore Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-366-0220
iowadnr.gov
