Marlin Petermann Recreation Center in Northwest Omaha

October 7, 2025

Work is underway on Dam Site WP-1, also to be known as the Marlin Petermann Recreation Center, northwest of 180th & West Maple Road. The work taking place in the accompanying photo is west of Elkhorn North High School. The project is part of the Papillion Creek Watershed Management Plan overseen by the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District. The reservoir is designed for flood control and recreation purposes.

Photo by Brad Williams

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