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Papillion, Nebraska

Population: 16,363
Located in Sarpy County

The City of Papillion (French for the word butterfly) has been rich in its existence since it was founded in 1870. Legend has it that Frenchmen visited the broad valley where Papillion is now located, and found it overgrown with luxuriant grasses and multitudes of wild flowers. Swarms of butterflies flitted about and enthralled by the beautiful sight, one member exclaimed, "Papillion!"

Papillion is a vibrant community nestled quietly south of the City of Omaha. Located in the center of Sarpy County, Papillion is a short 25-minute trip to Omaha's Eppley Airport.. The area is blessed with rugged and picturesque hiking trails, scenic biking and walking paths, and fishing holes where the fish actually bite.

Papillion is rich in life and culture. It has a healthy economy, lowest crime rate in the state, productive work force, cultural diversity and community spirit. This makes Papillion a special place for residents. No matter what your goal - finding a career, raising a family, discovering a new way of life or simply enjoying nature's pleasures, Papillion offers outstanding opportunities.

Papillion is part of the Papillion-La Vista Public School System - and proudly so! Listed it in the top 100 communities in the United States where families can afford to live was the Papillion-La Vista School District by Money Magazine in 1996. Educational opportunities in Papillion are plentiful and the area is among the 10 largest school districts in Nebraska. Papillion continually addresses the needs of our students with updated facilities.

With such a sold foundation, it's no wonder that higher educational opportunities abound in the Papillion area. Bellevue University, Metropolitan Community College, University of Nebraska at Omaha, College of Saint Mary, Grace University and Creighton University are all within easy commuting distance from Papillion. Each of these colleges are fully accredited providing intensive career educational programs at the diploma, associate, bachelor and graduate degree levels.

Papillion maintains a wealth of parks, greenways and trail systems allowing for hiking, picnicking and other family activities. Our Halleck Nature Trail, which winds through the heart of the city and runs parallel to the beautiful Papio Creek, is kept busy with walkers, runners and bikers daily.

And as if were not enough, Papillion has two beautiful 18-hole golf courses and clubhouses tucked into gorgeous residential settings. Or amble down to Walnut Creek, a beautifully developed 500-acre lake with features that include camping, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding trails, an archery range an fishing. These are just some of the examples of the diverse, quality recreational opportunities available in Papillion.

Papillion proudly boasts of business and technology parks in public ownership, many new an long-standing private businesses and a housing stock incomparable to other communities in the area. Retail businesses find Papillion a growing community and find the location next to metropolitan Omaha to be a geographic benefit for customers.

Housing here is a great deal too! Whether you are looking for new construction, or something with a little "history" to it, you are sure to find it here in Papillion. Homes range anywhere from the lows $60's to the millions, depending on personal choice.

Papillion may not have the same number of butterflies it once had, but it is flying for the future, making sure that all its residents are well taken care of. Papillion is definitely a place worth spying out!

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