One of the best ways to spend an afternoon outdoors is to take a walk or a hike. There’s one special park in Norfolk that features a beautiful trail that also happens to be short and quite easy. Bring the whole family along and be sure to visit in every season to marvel at the changing landscape.

If you’ve ever visited Skyview Park in Norfolk, you know what a scenic place it is. It’s a point of pride for the city and a popular gathering place.

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The centerpiece of the park is Skyview Lake, a beautiful 50-acre lake that’s perfect for all types of activities. Surrounding the lake is the Skyview Trail, a paved 1.9-mile loop that takes you all the way around the perimeter.

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You’ll walk through an arboretum filled with beautiful trees, many of which are marked with plaques so you can learn a bit more about each one.

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The trail is good for all skill levels and is accessible, so everyone can enjoy the journey. Take in the sights around you and marvel at the natural - and human-made - beauty that makes this place so special.

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The park and the trail are most popular in the summer, when everything is lush and green. But there’s something to be said for visiting in every other season, too.

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In the spring, you can marvel at all of the buds popping up on trees and in garden beds.

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Autumn is the perfect time to watch the same trees shed their red, brown, and golden leaves.

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Winter offers some especially picturesque scenery. The lake freezes over and creates a stunning icy landscape. Ice fishing is permitted in the winter, but ice skating is not.

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No matter when you visit, this short and sweet loop hike will show you some of Norfolk’s natural beauty while providing a bit of exercise for the whole family. You can read more about Skyview Park on the city of Norfolk’s official website. Have you ever strolled this lovely trail? Tell us about it in the comments!

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Address: Skyview Park, 1900 Maple Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701, USA