# The Pelican Playground

Perched on the edge of the Missouri River, this 15-foot wooden pelican stands as a sentinel of play. Kids can climb into the pelican's belly, slide down its side, and look out over the river from its beak. It captures the natural spirit of the Iowa-Nebraska border.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, 4200 Ave B, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- **Website**: https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2242/Rivers-Edge
- **Hours**: Open Daily, 6 AM - 10 PM
- **Entry**: Free public access.
- **Price tier**: free

## Family Amenities
- river-views
- giant-pelican
- observation-perch
- connected-trails
- picnic-areas

## Insider Tips
Right across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge from Omaha. The pelican is a great reward for kids who walk across the bridge. Very windy but beautiful views.


## Sources
- [Monstrum - Pelican Playground](https://monstrum.dk/en/project/tom-hanafan-rivers-edge-park)

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Source: Outline Travel. Last verified: 2026-04-07.
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