DogMapOff-leash beach · Northwest Omaha · 6404 N 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68164
Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area
A 135-acre lake park with a designated cove where dogs may swim and run off-leash — the metro's go-to spot for a real lake dip. The rest of the park's perimeter trails are leash-only.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterLake (designated dog swim cove)
- Size135-acre lake park · one off-leash dog cove
- HoursOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk
- SurfaceSand / grass
Parking & access
Lot off N 132nd St near the dog area.
Good to know
- Off-leash is allowed only in the designated dog cove — the rest of the park is leashed.
- Not fenced, with open water — reliable recall matters here.
- Best summer cooldown in the metro, but skip the water during blue-green algae advisories.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: City of Omaha Parks & Recreation
Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area?
- Yes — Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area fenced?
- No — Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area?
- Yes — Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area has lake water for dogs to swim in.
- Is Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area free?
- Yes — Standing Bear Lake Dog Swim Area is free to access. Lot off N 132nd St near the dog area.