The Papio NRD will open the Elkhorn and Platte River access parks for the season on April 1st.
The access parks include:
- Elkhorn Crossing (intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road)
- West Maple Road Site (West Maple Road northeast of Waterloo)
- Graske Crossing (southeast corner of West Dodge Road & west of 204th St.)
- Platte River Landing (southeast corner of Highway 64 Bridge)
High river flows occasionally force the Papio NRD to temporarily close the river access parks for safety purposes. Closures for Elkhorn River parks are called for when the Elkhorn River gauge at Waterloo reads a stage of four feet or greater. Platte River Landing will close when the gauge at Leshara reads seven feet or above.
River access ramps may need to be cleaned of silt, debris and safety inspected before reopening.
Access Parks – Open or Closed?
You can find out whether the access parks are open or closed throughout the season here:
- Orange “River Access Parks” button on website homepage
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X, and Threads
The access parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. through November 1.