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Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska. Its location at an important Missouri River crossing led to its nickname, "The Gateway to the West." Omaha is home to six Fortune 500 companies and is known as the annual host of the College Baseball World Series.

Sports and recreation are a big part of Omaha culture. The city is known for its connections to college baseball, having hosted both the College World Series and College Home Run Derby. The Creighton University Bluejays are also an important part of the city's sports scene.

Omaha also has six regional parks, including Dodge Park and Gene Leahy Mall, and 13 community parks, including Benson Park, Miller Park and Hanscom Park. Part of Omaha's riverfront area is now the Heartland of America Park, including a marina, Miller's Landing, and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, a footbridge crossing into Council Bluffs.