Riverside Park & Discovery Center
1600 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
250 acres · 3 miles of trails
Leashed dogs hike the paved trail along the North Platte River in this 250-acre Scottsbluff park, Nebraska, with a nearby zoo. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans enhance comfort. Note dogs are restricted from the zoo area.
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- Park
- Riverside Park & Discovery Center
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Scottsbluff, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 41.8497, -103.6764
- Size
- 250 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 250 acres of room
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Dog policy
Scottsbluff's 250-acre North Platte River park with paved trail and zoo. Leashed dogs on trails (not in zoo).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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