page_title: Chalco Hills Recreation Area
section_title: Recreation
hierarchical_section_title: Chalco Hills Recreation Area / Recreation
caption_attribution_description: Mallards, Canada Geese and American Coot at Chalco Hills Recreation Area
context_page_description: Chalco Hills Recreation Area is located in northwestern Sarpy County, Nebraska, and approximately 12 miles west of downtown Omaha. Chalco Hills consists of 1,186 acres of which 246 acres is covered by Wehrspann Lake, an artificial reservoir. The recreation area was opened in 1988 as part of Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District efforts to provide flood control and improve recreation opportunities. The Dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the recreation area is managed by the Natural Resources District.
context_section_description: There are seven picnic areas and several have covered pavilions, the largest of which can accommodate up to 100 people and can be reserved. Seven miles (11 km) of walking trails encircle Wehrspann Lake. Several soccer fields and one baseball field, along with two playgrounds adjacent to picnic areas are easily reached from nearby parking areas. The soccer fields are also used as launch sites for hot-air balloons and radio controlled airplanes. The area is used for cross-country running events during the fall, and cross-country skiing and ice fishing are popular in the winter. Fishing is more popular in the warmer seasons, and there is parking for 30 trailers. Motorized boats must comply with the no-wake regulation by maintaining speeds under 5 miles (8 km) per hour.
caption: Commonly seen waterfowl at Chalco Hills includes mallards (left), Canada goose (right) and American coots (back)
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