The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District will open the Elkhorn and Platte River access parks for the season on April 1st.
The access parks include Elkhorn Crossing, at the intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road, West Maple Road Site, West Maple Road northeast of Waterloo, Graske Crossing, southeast corner of West Dodge Road and west of 204th St., and Platte River Landing, southeast corner of the Highway 64 Bridge.
High river flows occasionally force the NRD to temporarily close the river access parks for safety reasons.
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 and debris and safety inspected before reopening.
The parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. through November 1st.
(Picture from Papio-Missouri River NRD)