Rocky River Park in Rocky River, Ohio

The best sunset views in the Cleveland area are from the Rocky River Park.


Rocky River Park; Let's take a look from the top of the hill. That's why Rocky River Park is located on Cliff Beach Blvd. - because it is literally on a cliff (click to enlarge the images).


The sunsets are stunning; Time to relax - it would be better during the summer of course...


Lake views


Ice sculptures at the nearby Crocker Park shopping center

Related:
Address: Rocky River Park, 20250 Beach Cliff, Rocky River in Yahoo maps.
Rocky River Town page. Clock tower.
Rocky River Park map. Walking around in the park - photos.

Published: 03/06/2007

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Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs, Iowa

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The park's 1,529 acres encompass a 772-acre lake. Lake Manawa was formed during a flood in 1881 when a portion of the river channel was cut off by the meandering of the Missouri River. Over the years, the resulting "oxbow" lake, became an outdoor recreation center for visitors. "Manawa" is a Native American term meaning "peace and comfort."

Lake Manawa is the main boating spot in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. Boat motors of any size may be operated on the lake. It is also a favorite spot for anglers. Good catches of crappies, bluegills, catfish, bass and walleye are expected.

Lake Manawa is a good place for swimmers and sunbathers although some recent visitor reviews were not that great.

Lake Manawa State Park is located 2 1/2 miles south of Interstate 80 (Exit 3) at Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is located 2 1/2 miles west of Interstate 29 (Exit 47).

Places to visit in the park:
- beach
- Dream Playground wooden castle
- Kaplin monument


Photos on Flickr.

References:
Lake Manawa State Park. Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Canvas can do miracles: Sailboaters offer free taste of liberty. Omaha Herald, 07/2007.
Lake Manawa Sailing Association
StateParks.com: Iowa.
Lake Manawa Beach: Traveler Reviews
Contact Information: 1100 South Shore Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, ph. 712/366-0220, fax 712/366-0474.
Map of the park (PDF).
Lake Manawa is on Iowa’s impaired waters list, 2010.

Updated: 04/21/2010

Chalco Hills Recreation Area and Wehrspann (Walnut Creek) Lake

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Chalco Hills Recreation Area is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, approximately 12 miles (19.2 km) west of downtown Omaha. Chalco Hills consists of 940 acres (3.8 km2) of which 246 acres (1.00 km2) is covered by Wehrspann Lake, an artificial reservoir.

The area on the other side of the lake is called Walnut Creek Recreation Area.


Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area in Omaha, Nebraska

Seven miles (11 km) miles of walking trails encircle Wehrspann Lake.

References:
Chalco Hills Recreation Area, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Omaha Trails at OmahaTrails.com
Trails in Omaha, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parks in Omaha, Nebraska, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zorinsky Lake Park in Omaha, Nebraska

Zorinsky Lake Park in Omaha, Nebraska

Zorinsky Lake Park, located at 156th and “F” street (1000 acres), is one of Omaha’s most popular lakes. It provides fishing and boating while being surrounded by playgrounds, path, trails, picnic areas, shelters, and open spaces. There are five baseball fields, football field and three soccer fields.


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The lake and park are named after Edward Zorinsky (November 11, 1928 - March 6, 1987, Democratic Senator (from 1976 until his death in 1987) from Nebraska.



From Wikipedia:

"A lifelong resident of Omaha, Zorinsky attended Creighton University and the University of Nebraska. He was in the wholesale tobacco and candy business from 1950 to 1973 before being elected Mayor of Omaha in 1973.

Zorinsky had been a Republican for most of his life, but joined the Democratic Party in 1976 to pursue the open United States Senate seat. Zorinsky felt he was snubbed by the Republicans, who nominated U.S. Representative John Y. McCollister, also from Omaha. In a mild surprise, he subsequently won the election by a 53% to 47% margin. He was the first Senator from Nebraska to caucus with the Democrats since George W. Norris left the Senate in 1943, as well as the first Democrat elected from the state since Edward R. Burke in 1935.

As a Senator, Zorinsky was a moderate to conservative Democrat, voting with Republicans on some significant issues. He was courted by the Republicans to rejoin their party in 1982. He hinted that he might indeed change parties in 1986, but ultimately never made the switch.

Zorinsky died after suffering a heart attack at the 1987 Omaha Press Club ball."

References:
Zorinsky Lake Park. City of Omaha's Official Web Site.
Edward Zorinsky, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Omaha Trails at OmahaTrails.com
Trails in Omaha, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parks in Omaha, Nebraska, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chalco Hills Recreation Area, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia