Founded in 1887 by entrepreneur Erastus Benson, Benson, Nebraska quickly became a thriving eastern Nebraska town. As the City of Omaha spread westward, it annexed Benson in 1917.
Centrally-located in what is now considered the “heart” of Omaha, the community is proud of its historic buildings, magnificent parks, and cultural diversity. Benson is a very large neighborhood, bordered by 72nd to the West, Fontenelle Boulevard to the East, Ames to North and Western Avenue to the South.
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Benson Community Center
6008 Maple Street
(402) 444-5184
Benson Community Garden
1302 North 60th Street
bensongardens@gmail.com
Benson High School
5120 Maple Street
(402) 557-3000
Benson Lions Park
2005 North 66th Street
Benson Neighborhood Association
PO Box 4134
Omaha, NE 68104
Benson Park & Lagoon
7002 Military Avenue
Benson Park Championship Golf Course (18 hole)
5333 N 72nd Street
(402) 444-4626
Benson Public Library
6015 Binney Street
(402) 444-4846
Benson Plant Rescue
3103 North 50th Street
(402) 933-3867
Benson Post Office
6223 Maple Street
(402) 553-6524
Bowling Green Park
7065 Blondo Street
Gallagher Leisure Pool
2936 North 52nd Street
(402) 444-4270
Gallagher Park
2936 N 52nd Street
Grace Young Park
6317 Military Avenue
