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There are seven picnic areas and several have covered pavilions, the largest of which can accomodate up to 100 people and can be reserved. Seven miles (11.2 km) miles of walking trails parallel much of the west and south shoreline of Lake Wehrspann. Several [[Football|soccer]] 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 launching places for [[Balloon (aircraft)|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 are not allowed to exceed the no-wake regulation by |
There are seven picnic areas and several have covered pavilions, the largest of which can accomodate up to 100 people and can be reserved. Seven miles (11.2 km) miles of walking trails parallel much of the west and south shoreline of Lake Wehrspann. Several [[Football|soccer]] 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 launching places for [[Balloon (aircraft)|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 are not allowed to exceed the no-wake regulation by maintaining speeds under 5 miles (8 km) per hour. |
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Revision as of 17:39, 23 January 2007
Chalco Hills Recreation Area is located in northwestern Sarpy County, Nebraska, and approximately 12 miles (19.2 km) west of downtown Omaha. Chalco Hills consists of 940 acres (380 ha) of which 246 acres (99 ha) is covered by Wehrspann Lake, a man-made 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 recreation area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.[1]
Recreation
There are seven picnic areas and several have covered pavilions, the largest of which can accomodate up to 100 people and can be reserved. Seven miles (11.2 km) miles of walking trails parallel much of the west and south shoreline of Lake Wehrspann. Several soccer 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 launching places 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 are not allowed to exceed the no-wake regulation by maintaining speeds under 5 miles (8 km) per hour.
Wehrspann Lake
Wehrspann Lake is a man-made reservoir that covers 246 acres (99 ha) and is up to 30 feet (9.14 m) deep.[1] It is located on tributary streams that flow into Papillion Creek.[2] A "universally accessible" fishing pier and boat launch provide fishing access to Lake Wehrspann. On the southest side of the lake, a waterfowl viewing platform permits closer observation of the numerous species of birds that frequent the area.[3] The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species including bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and walleye.[4]
Natural resources
Chalco Hills also has an arboretum of native plants of the region including prairie grasses, trees and other plants. Much of the recreation area has been replanted with native species of trees and grasses. The recreation area is popular for bird watching and is frequented by a number of species throughout the year. A small herd of white-tailed deer also reside in the area.
Cited references
- ^ a b "Wehrspann Lake". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved 2007-01-21.
- ^ "Wehrspann Lake, USGS Gretna (NE) Topo Map". Topozone. Retrieved 2007-01-22.
- ^ "Wehrspann Lake". Corps Lakes Gateway. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved 2007-01-22.
- ^ "Wehrspann Lake and Chalco Hills Recreation Area". Midwest Fishing. Retrieved 2007-01-22.
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