Our Mission
The Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) is a volunteer organization assembled to build and strengthen our community. HPNA promotes and improves the neighborhood by offering services and activities aimed at fostering connections between neighbors and encouraging involvement in our community.
The Board of Directors leads the charge in making HPNA one of the best neighborhoods to live in Omaha. Board member elections are held in January and meet bi-monthly and as necessary for special needs, in addition to attending HPNA quarterly neighborhood meetings.
Hanscom Park History
One of the oldest parks in Omaha, Hanscom Park was donated to the city in October 1872 by Andrew J. Hanscom and James Medeath. According to records from the Omaha Public Library, noted landscape architect, H.W.S. Cleveland was hired to create a more natural look for the park, including the lagoon and flower beds.
The park has seen numerous improvements over the years. Today, Hanscom Park is home to a popular children’s swimming and recreation area, some of the city’s best indoor tennis courts, outdoor soccer, basketball and tennis courts, a city-run greenhouse, dog park, lagoon, brand new playground equipment and more than 50 acres of beautiful lawn and flower gardens.
Our outstanding park also features a large pavilion available for daily rental.
For information about renting the Hanscom Park Pavilion, contact the City of Omaha at 402-444-5920 or click here.
In the late 1920’s, the 32nd Street area was marketed as a suburb for workers and their families who needed to commute to downtown Omaha, thanks to a streetcar system running north and south on 32nd Avenue.
Residents are drawn to HPNA’s beautiful, historic homes, tree-lined streets, historic trail and parks, local businesses, and small town neighborhood feel.
Hanscom Park’s convenient location easily connects residents to downtown, midtown and the greater Omaha metropolitan area.
However, Hanscom Park’s greatest asset is its residents who make the neighborhood a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Neighborhood History