Gretna, Nebraska

About Gretna

Gretna is a close-knit town in eastern Nebraska, home to 9,207 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Gretna is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,325 residents per square mile.

📰 Gretna News Today

• Anthony Smith pleads not guilty to four felony charges in Nebraska Sherdog · Aug 17
• Richard Smith Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Gretna, NE - Beatrice Daily Sun Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• 'A lot of people are excited': Buc-ee's one step closer to breaking ground in Gretna KETV · May 19
• Gretna Landing Health Center reaches new heights University of Nebraska Medical Center · Jun 12
• Gretna East admins pulled a student journalist’s cartoon about ICE. Now, students are looking to change district policy Nebraska Public Media · Jun 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gretna Unique

• A top-25 city in Nebraska by population (#17 of 528 incorporated places).
• Positioned in eastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,207.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Gretna

• Backlot Pizza + Kitchen — pizza
• Hawaiian Bros Island Grill — regional
• Mama's Pizza To Go — pizza
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Brag N Rights
• Cider Mill
• Pepper Jax Grill
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Tactical 88 — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Vala's Pumpkin Patch · Theme park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gretna

• Bellbrook Park reviews ★
• Crystal Creek Subdivision Park and Recreation Area reviews ★
• Founders Park reviews ★
• Gretna Children's Library Park reviews ★
• Gretna Sports Comple reviews ★
• Leo Royal Memorial Park reviews ★
• Lincoln Place Play Area Park reviews ★
• North Park reviews ★
• Peterson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Gretna

• GRETNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL
• GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL
• HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• REEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Gretna

🏘️ Nearby Communities