OMAHA, Neb. – Habitat for Humanity of Omaha and the City of Omaha will host a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 2, to mark the revitalization of Myott Park in the Bluestem Prairie neighborhood near 51st Street and Sorensen Parkway.
Nationally renowned artist Frankie Zombie, in collaboration with Habitat Omaha, has brought vibrant new life to Myott Park with a large-scale mural created with help from young Omaha student artists. The mural, painted on the park’s sports courts, is a centerpiece of the park’s transformation from an overlooked space cut off by the abandoned Wintergreen Apartment complex into a thriving community greenspace.
Led by Habitat Omaha, the revitalization was made possible by a $1.1 million federal community grant secured by Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and a generous contribution from a private donor.
“This project represents so much more than a park – it’s a symbol of what’s possible when a community comes together with a shared vision for transformation,” said Tracie McPherson, Habitat Omaha’s Chief Communications Officer. “Thanks to the collaboration of public and private partners, the energy of young artists who helped paint the courts, and the support of neighbors, Myott Park is now a space that reflects the power of connection, creativity and community pride.”
The five-acre park now features:
- A barrier-free design
- new playground equipment
- Picnic pavilions and an amphitheater
- Basketball, pickleball and multi-sport courts
- Walking and biking trails
The amenities position Myott Park as a dynamic hub for families and the wider community.
Scheduled attendees include artist Frankie Zombie, Rep. Don Bacon, Habitat Omaha Board Chair and OPPD CEO Javier Fernandez.
Editor’s note: Artist Frankie Zombie, Rep. Don Bacon, Omaha’s Park and Recreation Director Matt Kalcevich, and Habitat Omaha staff will be available for interviews on-site.
About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses, and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat affiliates across the state, advocates for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.
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