Glenn Cunningham Lake

A 390 acres reservoir known as Glenn Cunningham Lake may be found in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States. With entrances at State Highway 36, State Street, 96th Street, and Rainwood Road, the lake is situated along 96th Street. The lake is a section of Little Papillion Creek, which is a section of the watershed for Papillion Creek.

Glenn Cunningham Lake, named for former Omaha mayor and U.S. Congressman Glenn C. Cunningham, is situated in north central Omaha. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the lake project for flood control and pleasure, and it was made public in 1977. The lake's surface size is 1.6 km2, and its maximum depth is roughly 7 m. The lake is surrounded by more than 4 km2 of parkland, including 1.8 km2 north of Nebraska Highway 36 which is a wildlife reserve.

The lake is surrounded by Glenn Cunningham Lake Park, which has trails for cycling, hiking, and equestrian riding. At the lake's southern edge, there are also camping areas and a boat launch. This lake is one of the largest lakes in Nebraska.

Surface area: 390 acres

Location: Omaha, Nebraska