Pages from the neighborhood

A place with a story, told in seasons.

Fairacres is more than a collection of houses. It is a planned landscape of curving roads, deep shade, shared islands, and the everyday rituals that keep neighbors connected.

Platted in 1907 with landscape architect George E. Kessler, the neighborhood still carries the rhythm of a garden suburb: long views, generous trees, and room for people to pause.

1907

First plat

Kessler

Landscape plan

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Historic properties

Meet the people who care for it

Tree-lined historic homes in the Fairacres Historic District — A garden suburb in the city
Tree-lined historic homes, deep setbacks, and room for people to pause.
Photo by David Calease, National Park Service · Read the district story ↗

The Fairacres spirit

Community & identity

Fairacres is a 118-year-old neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places.

October 2024 · Big Island

Street food evening bringing neighbors together.

Annual traditions

Food Trucks every Wednesday evening in June and July at Big Island.
Annual Meeting and Holiday Party each December.
Memorial Park Concert 2026: Smokey Robinson with Cake opening.

@historic_fairacres Fairacres merchandise ↗

More than a directory

Find your people in Fairacres.

A neighborhood is built from small hellos, shared tables, and neighbors who look out for one another.

Neighbors sharing an evening on a Fairacres island

The best connection is often the simplest one.

Find a neighbor

Use the Resident Directory to reconnect with someone nearby.

Open the directory

Say hello

Questions, ideas, and neighborhood news are always welcome.

Email the board

Join the next gathering

Food trucks are a simple way to meet the people who make Fairacres feel like home.

See community life

What others say about Fairacres

A neighborhood that stays with people.

These are public perspectives from organizations and publications that have documented Fairacres. They are not resident testimonials; they are part of the neighborhood’s larger story.

“

An excellent example of an early-twentieth-century planned residential community.”

National Park Service

Fairacres Historic District · NPS

“

Curvilinear roads and sloping lots put landscape and harmony at the heart of the neighborhood.”

Preserve Omaha

Historic-district designation story

“

Fairacres became a haven amid a bustling metropolis.”

Omaha Magazine

Fairacres history · Omaha Magazine

Stay connected

People & connections

A little closer

The neighbor you need is never far away.

Start with a hello. The same people who shape Fairacres are here to help, listen, and look out for one another.

LBLGLBJRKO

Neighbors serving neighbors

Quick help

Who to call

05 lines open

Board emailnews@fairacresneighborhood.com PresidentLori Bruck Emergency911 Omaha non-emergency(402) 444-4877 OPPD streetlightsRobert (Bert) Adams

The people behind the place

A small team with a big welcome.

Spring 2026 board

LBLori BruckPresident

LGLisa GravelleVice President

LBLinda Burt RebrovicCo-Treasurer

JRJohn RebrovicCo-Treasurer

KOKathleen O'KonskiSecretary

SMShahbaz MalikSafety & Security

ARAdrian RandolphBoard Member

JOJeannie O'DonnellBoard Member

Shared spaces

Islands & beautification

Shared islands, cared for together.

Big Islandshared time

Springshared care

Big Island

Estate Landscape Services is under a five-year contract. Flowers are donated by Estate, and water is donated by Bill & Deanne Fairfield.

Hackberry Island

We need two or three homeowners along Hackberry willing to share an outdoor spigot. Contact Lori at loribruck@outlook.com.

West Island

At Davenport and North 68th: five Spring Snow Crab trees, a stone pathway, bench, and donor plaque.

$10,000 match

Every dollar donated unlocks another dollar for island care.

Tax-deductible to Omaha Parks Foundation.

Donation details

Look out for one another

A safer Fairacres starts with noticing.

See something? Email the board and Lori will share it with the Neighborhood Watch network. In an emergency, call 911.

Share a concern Register a camera CPTED

Pages from the neighborhood

A place with a story, told in seasons.

Fairacres is a planned landscape of curving roads, deep shade, shared islands, and everyday rituals that keep neighbors connected.

1907First platKesslerLandscape plan135Historic homes

Walk through the story

The Fairacres spirit

Community, in the open air.

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Neighbors gathering together on a Fairacres island

October 2024 · Big IslandStreet food, shared tables, familiar faces.

WednesdaysFood trucks on Big Island in June and July.

DecemberAnnual meeting and holiday gathering.

Every seasonNeighbors making shared space feel like home.

See the people behind it

More than a directory

Start with a small hello.

The people who care for Fairacres are close by, ready to help, listen, and look out for one another.

01Find a neighborUse the Resident Directory to reconnect with someone nearby.Open the directory 02Say helloQuestions, ideas, and neighborhood news are always welcome.Email the board 03Join the next gatheringFood trucks are a simple way to meet the people who make Fairacres feel like home.See community life

LBLGLBJRKO

Neighbors serving neighbors
8 people, one shared place.

A place that stays with people

Fairacres leaves an impression.

“

An excellent example of an early-twentieth-century planned residential community.”

National Park Service

Preserve OmahaHistoric-district designation story Omaha MagazineFairacres history · Omaha Magazine

Shared spaces

Care becomes part of the landscape.

Spring flowers in a Fairacres shared island

Spring · shared care

Big Island

Estate Landscape Services is under a five-year contract. Flowers are donated by Estate, and water is donated by Bill & Deanne Fairfield.

Hackberry Island

We need two or three homeowners along Hackberry willing to share an outdoor spigot. Contact Lori at loribruck@outlook.com.

West Island

At Davenport and North 68th: five Spring Snow Crab trees, a stone pathway, bench, and donor plaque.

Shared care fund$10,000 match

Every dollar donated unlocks another dollar for island care.

Support the shared spaces

Look out for one another

A safer Fairacres starts with noticing.

If something feels off, email the board. In an emergency, call 911.

Share a concern