Portal Recreation Area

This is a nice place for a picnic lunch near "nature." Unfortunately, all of the 6 picnic tables are grouped under a pavilion-great if you have a group of 50 people and a reservation, but disappointing if you're an individual or small family and aren't the first one there. Boating, cycling, fishing, and walking are the main activities. The lake looks tiny at first, but it's 34 acres. There's a nice boat ramp for access. There is no playground. This rec area is run by the city of Papillion, unlike most local rec areas which are managed by the Papio NRD.