In The Press
Omaha’s Broom Man statue finds permanent home after decade-long effort
The Broom Man Committee and the nonprofit Omaha Parks Foundation have selected a location to place the statue: it will face southeast on Turner Boulevard at Farnam Street and memorialize the positive spirit and work ethic of the Omaha icon, fondly known as the Broom Man.
New Hanscom Park Gazebo Replaces Structure Burned Down 3 Years Ago
Three years after the Hanscom Park gazebo burned down, the City of Omaha in partnership with the Omaha Parks Foundation reopen the new, metal gazebo. The gazebo is made possible through the generosity of Benny and Reba Benschoter.
New Gazebo Opens at Hanscom Park
Community members celebrated the opening of a new gazebo at Hanscom Park after the previous one burned down due to arson in 2022. Ann Rollag and her siblings honored their parents’, Benny and Reba Benschoter, legacy by donating the funds to make the new gazebo a reality.
Tiffany Regan: Executive Director at Omaha Parks Foundation – February 2025
Tiffany Regan, Executive Director of the Omaha Parks Foundation, joins Grow Omaha for a conversation about the foundation’s mission, projects, and impact on the city’s parks. Discover how the organization supports green spaces, historic preservation, and community engagement.
City of Omaha, The Bay, Omaha Parks Foundation team up to revitalize Benson Community Center
The City of Omaha worked together with a local nonprofit and the Omaha Parks Foundation to bring new life to the Benson Community Center.
MONOPOLY: The Omaha Edition announces spots replacing Park Place, Boardwalk, and more
See what city landmarks received a coveted square like Zorinsky Lake Park, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, and Memorial Park.
Ribbon cut on Omaha’s renovated Gallagher Park
Gallagher Family gifts Omaha Parks Foundation Largest Family Gift: $1.35 million
Large donation made to improve Omaha’s Gallagher Park
A large donation was made to improve Omaha’s Gallagher Park.
Sun Valley Landscaping: After Hours Tree Planting
In partnership with Omaha Parks Foundation, the Sun Valley team members and crew planted 22 trees at Pacific Meadows II, contributing to the beautification and sustainability of our local environment.
Embracing Peace sculpture in Omaha until January
The Omaha Parks Foundation wanted this traveling statue, Embracing Peace by Seward Johnson Atelier, to mark Memorial Park’s 75th anniversary. It was slated to leave in mid-November just after Veterans Day. The Executive Director of the Omaha Parks Foundation met 6 News at the park and revealed that we now have permission to keep it until early 2024.