PARK AND FACILITY RESERVATIONS
Reservations are made online at lincoln.ne.gov.
Payment must be paid online or sent to the office for completion of reservation. Requests for refunds are subject to a $25 service charge & must be made at least 7 working days prior to the reservation date.
For more information please contact the reservations desk. Call (402) 441-7847, OPT. 0 during regular business hours, or email reservations@lincoln.ne.gov.
Note: Rain, cold, heat, or bugs are not an automatic cause for a refund. Each request/issue will be considered separately after a refund form has been completed.
Pictured below: Air Park Community Center Gym, Sunken Garden, Antelope Enclosed Shelter
CLASS REGISTRATIONS
Registration for most classes and programs are available online!
Go to parks.lincoln.ne.gov and click “Register for a class” Class sizes are limited, so register early!
INDOOR FACILITIES
Indoor/enclosed facilities available for rent include: Antelope, Auld Pavilion, Bethany, Van Dorn.
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Outdoor picnic shelters and group picnic table locations are also available for rent.
WEDDING
LOCATIONS
Numerous park settings are available to reserve for your ceremony: Antelope Park Bandshell, Auld Pavilion, Hazel Abel Park, Stransky Park, Sunken Gardens, Iron Horse Park, Oak Lake Island, Bowling Lake, Veterans Memorial Garden, Government Square Park, Holmes Lake, Hamann Rose Garden at Antelope Park, the Union Plaza Amphitheater.
SPECIAL USE
Planning a concert or community event? Rent spaces like Centennial Mall, Tower Square, Union Plaza Amphitheater, or the Antelope Park Bandshell. Additional paperwork is required for special use events, please contact the reservations desk for more information.
PIONEERS PARK NATURE CENTER
The auditorium is great for family events, group meetings, and company retreats. Call (402) 441-7895 for more information.
HOLMES GOLF CLUBHOUSE
For clubhouse rental information, contact the Holmes Golf Course, (402) 441-8960, or visit lincolncitygolf.org/holmes.
TEAM PRACTICE COURT & FIELD RESERVATIONS
Lincoln Parks and Recreation provide opportunities of both youth and adults to be part of an organized team sport all year around. Get your friends, neighbors, and coworkers together to play!
RECREATION CENTER RESERVATIONS
Our centers facilities are available to rent for your reunion, birthday party, meeting, or event. Some rentals include use of game room with foosball, pool, bumper pool, table tennis, and shuffleboard! Call any center for more information or to book your event.
CANCELLATIONS
The Department reserves the right to combine classes/programs as needed or cancel classes/programs due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be granted if the Department cancels the program.
LINCOLN PARKS AND RECREATION IS SWITCHING
TO A NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT PAGE 12 TO LEARN ALL ABOUT WHAT CIVICREC HAS TO OFFER!
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Facility access, program and event schedules listed in this publication are subject to change.
The Department wants a safe & fun experience for all participants. Information including dates, times, locations, and fees are accurate as of Sept. 1st, 2024.
3131 “O” Street, Suite 300 Lincoln, NE 68510
PHONE: (402) 441-7847
EMAIL: parks@lincoln.ne.gov lincoln.ne.gov/parks
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: @LNKparksrec
Twitter: @LNKparksrec
Instagram: @City_of_Lincoln
TEAM SPORTS OFFICE
3131 “O” Street, Suite 300 Lincoln, NE 68510
PHONE: (402) 441-7892
EMAIL: athletics@lincoln.ne.gov teamsideline.com/lincolnne
M - F 8 AM - 4:30 PM
REGISTRATION
Register at the athletics office during regular business hours or anytime at teamsideline.com/lincolnne
Youth sports will also have the option of mail-in registration.
AQUATICS OFFICE
1225 F Street Lincoln, NE 68508
PHONE: (402) 441-7952
EMAIL: pools@lincoln.ne.gov lincoln.ne.gov/pools
LINCOLN CITY GOLF
3761 Normal Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68506
PHONE: (402) 441-3862
EMAIL: golf@lincoln.ne.gov lincolncitygolf.org
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
FIND A PARK REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS PROJECT UPDATES RESERVE A SHELTER, INDOOR COURT, BALLFIELD
HOW TO REPORT AN ISSUE
Anyone can report issues like graffiti, potholes, and public tree issues to the City of Lincoln on the UPLNK mobile app or UPLNK.lincoln.ne.gov.
As we transition into the cooler months, I wanted to take a moment to highlight the unique and breathtaking beauty that fall and winter bring to our parks.
Fall is a magical time in our parks. The crisp air, vibrant colors, and the gentle rustle of fallen leaves make for an invigorating experience, whether you’re exploring our trails or simply enjoying a scenic picnic. Winter, too, offers its own serene charm. Our parks transform into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered landscapes and tranquil, frosted trees. It invites you to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of nature.
We encourage you to visit and experience the seasonal splendor that our parks have to offer. Whether you’re capturing the vibrant hues of fall or the serene whites of winter, there’s something truly special about the changing seasons.
Thank you for your continued support of our parks. We look forward to seeing you out there enjoying the beauty of the seasons!
Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Director Lincoln Parks and Recreation
lincoln.ne.gov/airparkrec
4900 Mike Scholl Street Lincoln, NE 68524 (402)441-7876 or airparkcommunitycenter@lincoln.ne.gov
BUILDING HOURS
SUN NOON - 6 PM
M - F 6:30 AM - 8 PM SAT 10 AM - 6 PM
GYM SCHEDULE
Walking
M - F 6:30 AM - 9 AM*
*half court only after 7 AM
Pickleball
W 5:30 - 7:55 PM
Basketball
M / F 5:30 - 7:55 PM
Open Gym Drop In:
M / R 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SAT 10 AM - 6 PM SUN 12 - 6 PM
BELMONT RECREATION CENTER
lincoln.ne.gov/belmontrec
1234 Judson Street Lincoln, NE 68521 (402)441-6789 or belmontrec@lincoln.ne.gov
BUILDING HOURS
M - R 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
F 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Middle/High School Open Gym $2 W 5:30 PM -6:30 PM
TRACK/FITNESS FACILITIES
Includes a 13 lap/mile indoor track, treadmills, weight machines, and more. Lockers & showers are available. Bring your own lock and towel.
CALVERT RECREATION CENTER
lincoln.ne.gov/calvertrec
4500 Stockwell Lincoln, NE 68506 (402) 441-8480 or calvertrec@lincoln.ne.gov
Through Nov. 1
M - R 6:30 AM - 7 PM F 6:30 AM - 5:45 PM SAT - SUN Closed BUILDING
Beginning Nov. 2
Saturday hours will be 1 - 5 PM.
Beginning Feb. 22
Saturday hours will be 9 - 5 PM
EASTERDAY RECREATION CENTER
lincoln.ne.gov/easterdayrec
6130 Adams Street Lincoln, NE 68507 (402) 441-7901 or eday@lincoln.ne.gov
BUILDING
TEAM PRACTICE
T / R 5 - 7:55 PM
Court Reservations - $40/55 min.
Reservations can be made online at parks.lincoln.ne.gov/ballfields
FEES
Gym - $4/adult or $24/month.
Youth - FREE. Youth 5th grade or younger must be supervised. Wellness - $4/adult or $24/month. Youth must be in middle school or older to use exercise equipment and supervised by an adult.
Gym & Wellness - $40/month
FACILITY RESERVATIONS After Regular Hours
During Regular Hours
Multipurpose Room A - $40/hour
Multipurpose Room B - $40/hour
Wellness Room C/D - $40/hour
SENIOR TRACK/FITNESS HOURS
Gym & Game Room - $75
Multipurpose & Game Room - $100
Gym/Multipurpose & Game - $150
Please call the Community Center for additional reservation information and availability.
M - F 9 AM - 1 PM - FREE
*Aging Partners requests all participants complete a registration form.
ADULT FITNESS
Fitness Room or Track Equipment
TEAM PRACTICE
Reservations can be made online. See website for availability. Full Court Basketball
$4/day
$40/hour Volleyball
$40/hour
TEAM PRACTICE Reservations can be made online.
Basketball T, W 5:30 - 6:25 PM
Beginning Nov. 2, adding Saturdays 1 - 5 PM
Fee: $40/full court/55 min.
Indoor Pickleball beginning Sept. 30
M - F 8:15 - 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Beginning Feb. 22, adding Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM, NOON - 2 PM
$4.00 per two hour session
ROOM/BUILDING RENTALS
Call (402) 441-8480 for more information & to book your event.
RECREATION HOURS
Open Gym - Ages 14+* FREE M - F 1:30 - 2 PM
Pickleball $4/session M, W, F 2 - 4 PM T, R 2
*13 & under with adult
ROOM/BUILDING RENTALS
Call (402) 441-7901 for more info and to book your event.
Facility Rental Fees
$60/hour - Lobby, Classroom, Game Room, Kitchen
$60/hour - Lobby, Gym, Kitchen $85/hour - Whole Building
BUILDING HOURS
M - F 8 AM - 8 PM
SAT 10 AM - 5 PM SUN 1 - 5 PM
OPEN RECREATION HOURS
Adults
M - F 8 AM - 3 PM, 6 - 7:45 PM
Youth
M - F 3 - 7:45 PM
All Ages
SAT 10 AM - 4:45 PM
SUN 1 - 4:45 PM
OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL
Starting in October $4/day
M, T, R, F 8 AM - NOON
TEAM PRACTICE
Reservations can be made online.
Basketball
$40/55 min.
M / W 6 - 6:55 PM, 7 - 7:50 PM
SAT 10 - 10:55 AM, 11 - 11:55 AM, NOON - 12:55 PM
SUN 1 - 1:55 PM, 2 - 2:55 PM
Volleyball $40/55 min. F 6 - 6:55 PM, 7 - 7:50 PM
GYM HOURS
Open Gym
$4/day W 8 AM - 2:30 PM
M, T, R, F NOON - 2:30 PM
Free Gym Times (Half Court Only)
M, W, F NOON - 2:30 PM
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Billiards, table tennis, foosball, WiFi, board games, Cable TV, free fitness classes.
TRACK/FITNESS FACILITIES
OPEN RECREATION HOURS
Until October 31
M - R 9 AM - 7 PM
F 9 AM - 6 PM
SAT - SUN Closed
Beginning November 1
M - R 9 AM - 8 PM
F 9 AM - 6 PM
SAT 1 - 5 PM
SUN Closed
BUILDING HOURS
Prairie Building
M - SAT 9 AM - 4:30 PM
SUN NOON - 4:30 PM
Chet Ager Building
Closes 30 min. before Prairie Bldg.
Open daily through Apr. 1 - Oct. 31
Open SAT/SUN Nov. 1 - Mar. 31
Prairie Trails, non-gated trails, and bison viewing
Open daily 6 AM - 11 PM daylight savings, 7 AM - sunset the rest of the year
Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Suggested: $3/person, $5/family, $20/group.
TEAM PRACTICE
Basketball $40/55 min
Through October 31
M - T 5 - 5:55 PM, 5:55 - 6:50 PM
November - March 31
Schedule subject to change
M 5 - 5:55PM, 5:55 - 6:50 PM, 6:50-7:45 PM W, R 5 - 5:55 PM SAT 1:05 -2 PM, 2:05 - 3 PM 4:05 - 5 PM
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday party programming is for children who have started kindergarten but have not yet entered 7th grade. Choose a favorite theme: Reptiles Rock, Insect Investigations (May–Sept. only), Natural Scavenger Hunt, Amazing Birds, Marvelous Mammals, or Grow In the Garden. We provide the space, a themed educational program, a favor bag for each child and a special gift for the guest of honor. Two-hour block includes 30 min. for setup. Call 402-441-7895 to schedule.
$140 - up to 15 children + 5 adults SAT 10 AM - NOON or 1:30 - 3:30 PM SUN 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Adult Lunch
SEE MORE OF OUR PROGRAMMING ON PAGES 13-15
(402) 441-7951 or fst@lincoln.ne.gov
$4 M-F NOON
Call by 10:30 AM to reserve a meal.
Track Free use during business hours, please check in at front desk Fitness Area
Volleyball
lincoln.ne.gov/fstreetrec lincoln.ne.gov/irvingrec
$4/day or $40/month Closes 15 minutes before center close. Includes a weight machine, free weights, stationary bikes, stair climbers, treadmills and an elliptical. Must be in high school or older to use weight room. All participants must pay & sign-in at front desk. Lockers & showers included in fee.
$40/55 min
Through October 31 T 5 - 5:55 PM, 5:55 - 6:50 PM
January - March 31 T 5 - 5:55 PM
FACILITY RENTAL
lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter 1225 “F” Street Lincoln, NE
441-7895 or naturecenter@lincoln.ne.gov
Have your next event at Pioneers Park Nature Center. Great for family events, group meetings, and company retreats. Call (402) 441-7895 for details about facility rentals at the Nature Center.
Malinovskis Auditorium in the Prairie Building $60/hour or $400/day M-SAT 9 AM - 4 PM SUN NOON - 4 PM
Lynn Johnson Nature Education Bldg $100/hour (2 hour minimum) Availability changes seasonally. Call for details.
EXPLORE NATURE
HYDE MEMORIAL OBSERVATORY
Enjoy programs about astronomy and space exploration, learn from knowledgeable volunteers, and take a peek into the universe through telescopes. The observatory is open and free to the public Saturday nights year-round except on major holidays. Located on the south side of Holmes Lake on South Shore Road. hydeobservatory.info
September SAT 8 - 11 PM
October 1 - March 14 SAT 7 - 11 PM
March 15 - August 31 SAT Sundown - 11 PM
TWILIGHT HIKES
Join us each month to experience the sights and sounds of the Nature Center after hours. Each hike will have a different focus. Topics may include nocturnal wildlife, astronomy, legends and storytelling, and natural history. Pre-registration is required; no drop-ins. Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time.
September 21 SAT
7:30 – 9:00 PM
October 18 FRI 7:00 – 8:30 PM
November 1 FRI 6:30 – 8:00 PM
December 21 SAT
January 24 FRI
February 14 FRI
4:30 – 6:00 PM
6:30 – 8:00 PM
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Prairie Building $5/person
WILD FALL FESTIVAL
Explore all things wild at the Pioneers Park Nature Center Wild Fall Festival. Learn about plants, animals, and the environment from local experts and educators. This is a free family-friendly event!
September 28 SAT 1 - 4 PM
Prairie Building FREE
In conjunction with the Wild Fall Festival on September 28, our annual fall tree giveaway will occur at Pioneers Park Nature Center. 250 free trees, first come first serve!
More information to come.
BITES, BIKES, AND BISON
The annual Friends of the Pioneers Park Nature Center fundraiser. Support the Pioneers Park Nature Center by joining us for a bike ride to local establishments for food and beverages. This fun, family-friendly annual bike ride begins in scenic Pioneers Park and takes riders into downtown Lincoln, where food and drink specials await at several popular destinations.
September 8 SUN 11 AM - 4 PM 10:30 AM guided hike at the Nature Center. 11:00 ride check in.
LNKnaturecenter.org for more info and to register.
NATURE CENTER YOGA SERIES WITH EMILY JO YOGA
Stretch and unwind during our September yoga series at the Nature Center with Emily Jo Yoga. Advance registration recommended. Space is limited.
September 8, 15, 22, and 29. SUN 1 PM Prairie Building $8/person per class
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Learn how to be successful with composting with this free demonstration workshop sponsored by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln Recycling Office. Demonstrations are presented by Extension Master Gardeners and include three types of composting bins and how to use them. Prizes will be given to a randomly-selected participant at each workshop.
September 28 SAT 10 - 11 AM
October 12 SAT 10 - 11 AM
Composting Demonstration Area FREE
PRAIRIE RUN
Pick your distance on this untimed, recreational walk/run that will take you through the tallgrass prairie, up and over rolling hills, and along springfed ponds. The 1-mile course is a moderate route on mowed trails with some hills. The 5K option is a challenging, hilly course over uneven terrain. All participants will receive a swag item and
refreshments after the run. Register by November 8.
Details about registrations will be announced soon. 12 and under: $15/person 13+ years: $25/person
November 16 SAT 7:30 AM Prairie Building SUN
COMING FALL 2024 - THE PRAIRIE RUN 25K/50K CHALLENGE. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? MORE INFO COMING SOON!
FOR THE BIRDS
BIRD IDENTIFICATION CLASS
Birds are some of the most visible and interesting animals in Nebraska ecosystems. Come to the Nature Center to learn the basics of bird identification: what to look—and listen—for to tell birds apart. Become familiar with devices and technology that help you ID birds and learn more about them. Limit 40 participants.
December 7 SAT 1 - 2:30 PM
Prairie Building Auditorium FREE
EAGLE WATCHING TRIP TO DESOTO NWR
December is prime viewing time for bald eagles and other raptors in migration, along with year-round avian residents. We’re going birding at Lake Wanahoo and Desoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge near Blair, Nebraska. Dress for the weather. Short hikes are optional during the auto tour if time and weather allows. We’ll provide lunch. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. This program is geared towards adults. Paid registrations will be refunded if trip is canceled. Register by Tuesday, November 26.
December 14 SAT 9 AM - 4:30 PM Auld Pavilion $60/person
SAVE THE DATE: CRANE TRIP
March 6 (tentative) THUR Information about trip registration will be available soon.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Volunteer to help staff identify and count birds as part of the Christmas Bird Count sponsored by the National Audubon Society. Participate in the indoor bird feeder count, or venture outdoors. Registration is requested. FREE
December 15 SUN
Prairie Building (outdoor portion) Begins at 9 AM
Chet Ager Building (indoor portion) Begins at NOON
NATURE CAMPS
Hike, explore, and find adventure at Pioneers Park Nature Center. Campers will be outside most of each day, weather permitting, and will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and an extra change of clothes and shoes daily. Nature Camp is designed to inspire a sense of wonder and build understanding of others and the natural world by providing outdoor experiences under the guidance of caring staff. This day camp is for children currently in grades K-5.
Register for one day, or register for them all! No programming on Jan 1.
FALL FUN DAYS NATURE CAMP
October 11, 14-15 F, M-T
8 AM - 5:30 PM
Lynn Johnson Nature Education Building $46/day
WINTER BREAK NATURE CAMP
December 30-31, January 2-3 M - F 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Lynn Johnson Nature Education Building $46/day
NATURE CAMP FOR ADULTS
Nature Camp is one of our most popular programs. Come see firsthand what all the fuss is about. For ages 18 and up. Lunch provided. October 12 SAT 10 AM - 2 PM Lynn Johnson Education Building $55/day
SUMMER DAY CAMP
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 27!
Summer Day camps are all about creating memories, exploring new adventures, making friends, and celebrating being a kid.
LINCOLN.NE.GOV/DAYCAMPS
NATURE CAMPS
NATURE CAMP IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE A SENSE OF WONDER & BUILD UNDERSTANDING OF OTHERS AND THE NATURAL WORLD BY PROVIDING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CARING STAFF.
DISCOVERY CAMP (AGES 3-6 YEARS)
A half-day camp for children ages 3–6 to learn about the world around them. Camp activities and experiences are planned around seasonal changes and happenings at the Nature Center. Children have time to explore and investigate, play with others in a social setting, and express themselves through arts and crafts. Come prepared to be outdoors, get dirty, and have fun! Children must be potty trained and able to use an adult-sized toilet on their own.
Monday - Thursday 9 - 11:30 AM $110/4-day week Prairie Building Classrooms $25 deposit due at time of registration
EXPLORERS CAMP (ELEMENTARY AGES)
Explorer Camp is for children who have completed kindergarten but who have not yet entered 6th grade. Activities include hikes, creek exploration, pond investigations, archery, fishing, arts and crafts, and more. Participants will be outside most of each day and will need to bring a lunch, water bottle, and an extra change of clothes and closedtoe shoes daily. Guest presenters, special activities, and off-site (field trip) experiences also occur throughout the summer. Detailed weekly schedules will be emailed prior to camp. Fees for June camps due May 15. Fees for all other camps due June 15. No camp on June 19th.
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM $232/week
Lynn Johnson Nature Education Bldg. $25 deposit due at registration
NAVIGATORS: COMPLETED 6-8TH GRADES
Youth who have completed 6th grade but who have not yet entered 9th grade will be immersed in outdoor experiential education and leadership-building experiences. We’ll explore nature to learn about a variety of topics and increase understanding of environmental issues. Participants will be outside most of each day and will need to bring a lunch, water bottle, an extra change of clothes & closed-toe shoes daily. Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM $232/week
Lynn Johnson Nature Education Bldg. $25 deposit due at registration
PRESCHOOLS
LINCOLN.NE.GOV/PRESCHOOL
Lincoln Parks and Recreation preschool programs have been recognized by Nebraska Step Up to Quality for their commitment to quality childcare and education. Step Up to Quality programs go beyond state licensing requirements to better serve the needs of young children and their families and to prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond. Learn more at: education.ne.gov/stepuptoquality.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
NATURE PRESCHOOL
PIONEERS PARK NATURE CENTER, (402) 441-7895
Established in 2000, Nature Preschool is a play-based program in which children learn by doing: hiking, climbing, digging, building, and being outdoors. The curriculum is built around children’s curiosity of the natural world while incorporating social emotional skills, problem solving, language, literacy, and math concepts to prepare for kindergarten and beyond. We believe that early childhood is a time for discovery, a time to enjoy the many miracles of the natural world such as: the colors of fall prairie grass, the texture of a snake’s skin, the call of chorus frogs, the smell of plum blossoms, & the feel of cool, damp soil.
Preschool - Ages 3-5
September 5, 2024 - May 15, 2025
T / R 9 - 11:30 AM $110/mo.
PreK - Ages 4-5
September 4, 2024 - May 16, 2025 Ideal for children heading to kindergarten the next year.
M/W/F 9 - 11:30 AM $160/mo. M/W/F 12:45 - 3:15 PM $160/mo.
LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOL
CALVERT RECREATION CENTER, (402) 441-8480
Calvert Recreation Center has offered programs and activities for preschool-age children since the center opened in 1989. At Little Sprouts Preschool children learn about nature and the world around them in an urban setting while learning other skills for school success.
Little Sprouts preschool curriculum is planned based on the children’s interests and discoveries, incorporating activities that support children in developing skills for school readiness. Little Sprouts is focused on music, art, outdoor exploration, and other fun early childhood activities to help support the learning & development of children ages 3-5.
Preschool - Ages 3-5
September 4, 2024 - May 16, 2025
M - F 9 - 11:30 AM $219/mo.
M/W/F 9 - 11:30 AM $127/mo.
T / R 9 - 11:30 AM $92/mo.
BEFORE SCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Dates: August 12, 2024 - May 22, 2025
Registration begins April 22.
Location Schedule Call for info
AirPark (L) 4900 Mike Scholl Dr. ASR & BSR (402) 441-7876
Belmont (E) 1234 Judson St. ASR & BSR (402) 441-6789
Calvert (E) 4500 Stockwell ASR & BSR (402) 441-8480
Everett (E) 1123 "C" St. ASR only (402) 441-7952
McPhee (L) 820 Goodhue Blvd. ASR & BSR (402) 441-7952
F Street 1225 "F" St. Free Teen Drop In (6-12 Grades) (402) 441-7951
Before School (BSR):
Early Start (E) : $155/month
Late Start (L) : $168/month
KIDS DAYS OFF
After School (ASR):
Early Start (E) : $181/month
Late Start (L) : $161/month
When LPS is not in session, our School’s Out programs are! We offer a variety of programs for children throughout the year. Most programs include activities such as academic support, sports skills, games, arts, crafts, nature activities, cultural celebrations, stories, music, songs, social skill development and computer skills.
All our programs are licensed. Need-based scholarships are available. All locations are eligible for DHHS Childcare subsidy.
For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov/parks (search: Before and After School Programs).
Full days of fun recreation activities including active games and sports, crafts, and occasional field trips. Ongoing most days when Lincoln Public Schools is not in session. Registration deposit required.
Registration will be available within 30 days of the program date.
2024 Dates
September 3
October 11
October 14
October 15
November 5
November 27
December 23
December 24
December 26
December 27
December 30
December 31
2025 Dates
January 2
January 3
February 18
March 10
March 11
March 12
March 13
March 14
April 18
April 21
Belmont 1234 Judson St. Days & Week (402) 441-6789 $40
Calvert 4500 Stockwell Days & Week (402) 441-8480 $40
EXTREME TEENS
Extreme Teens enjoy activities like: enrichment activities, community engagement, independent living skills, developmental asset lessons, arts and crafts, physical fitness and nutrition. Youth must bring a sack lunch; snacks will be provided during the day. Pre-register online. For youth in 6 - 8th grades.
F St. Community Center, 1225 F St.
March 10 - 14, 2025 9 AM - 3 PM $80 CALL 402-441-7951 FOR INFORMATION.
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
ADULT DAY STRUCTURE
Our Day Structure program is held in a supportive, caring environment, with trained and experienced staff. We have kind and caring volunteers and community specialists who lead groups and special programs. Participants are encouraged to set personal goals and participate in a broad spectrum of programs. A few of our program offerings include: Exercise & Physical Activities, Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Nutrition & Cooking, Leisure Education, Life Skills, Special Events/Holiday Parties, and Community Outings! Call 402-441-7901 for more information.
Day Structure: is for adults with physical or mental health needs, or those facing isolation, who benefit from services in a group setting.
MON - FRI 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
ADAPTIVE RECREATION CLUBS
Evening recreation clubs meet bi-monthly. Call (402)441-7901 to sign up for weekly email updates.
Monday Hi-Time Club for young adults
Wednesday Connections Club for adults (past Social/Friendship Club)
CO-ED BOWLING LEAGUE (17+)
Pre-registration required, space limited, call (402) 441-7901
$12 one time session fee, plus $11/week September 14 - November 23
Hollywood Bowl, 920 N. 48th St.
EASTERDAY SATURDAY CLUBS
WABALL CLUB - INCLUSIVE
Walking Soccer is an activity that can be played by all. A friendly game of soccer that does not include running. Regardless of age or ability, Waball can be adapted to anyone.
Saturdays 8:30 - 10 AM
September 7 - December 14
Call 402-441-7901 to register. Ages 13+ $65
SUITS CLUB - INCLUSIVE
Friendly card & board games played amongst participants. Prizes won based on finish or games won. Accessible to people who are blind. Adapted for all.
Saturdays 10:30 AM - NOON
September 7 - December 14
Call 402-441-7901 to register. Ages 13+ $65
RECEIVE A WEEKLY EMAIL UPDATE ON EASTERDAY’S CURRENT AND NEW ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS.
CALL 402-441-7901 TO BECOME AN EMAIL RECIPIENT.
CHEER TEAM - INCLUSIVE
Participants age 8 and older will join in cheerleading, dancing, and socializing during the Lincoln Shooting Stars Special Olympics flag football season. This initiative is designed to build camaraderie and vibrant team spirit while supporting the Lincoln Shooting Stars flag football team. A cheer team t-shirt and megaphone will be provided for each new member.
Call (402) 441-7901 for more information & to register. $25 fee.
Practice: Saturdays 10 - 10:45 AM
August 10 - October 5 Easterday Recreation Center
Flag Football Tournament: at Papillion Landing : Oct. 12
ENTHUSIASTIC PERSONS NEEDED TO SHARE LOVE FOR RECREATION WITH OTHERS.
Easterday Adaptive Recreation Leader
Easterday Special Olympics Coach
Apply at jobs.lincoln.ne.gov (Seasonal Opportunities section) Call Easterday Recreation Center (402) 441-7901 for details.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Bowling (Singles and Doubles)
Saturdays
1 - 4 PM
SPECIAL OLYMPICS & UNIFIED SPORTS
Begins Sept. 21st
$11/week for 3 games
Minimum of 15 games needed by 11/23. Hollywood Bowl, 920 N. 48 St.
Basketball
Sundays
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Begins Nov. 3rd
Individual and Level A Skills & Half Court Practice
1:30 - 2:30 PM Full Court Practice & Unified Team Practice
Irving Rec Center, 2010 Van Dorn St.
AGES 8+ WELCOME IN ALL SPORTS
Call (402) 441-7901 to register
Email Darcia Cole, dcole@lincoln.ne.gov
WHAT IS UNIFIED SPORTS?
Track & Field
Sundays Fall: October 6 - 27, 1:15 - 2:45 PM
Spring: begins February 23, 1:15 - 2:45 PM
Lincoln High School Track, 2229 J St.
Swimming
Saturdays
Beginning Jan. 4
Youth Swim (ages 8-21) 1:45 - 2:45 PM
Adult Swim (ages 22+) 12:30 - 1:45 PM
Lincoln Southwest High School
REGISTER NOW!
Dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences, Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
In Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability, which makes practices more fun and games more challenging and exciting for all. Having sports in common is just one more way that preconceptions and false ideas are swept away.
The Lincoln Shooting Stars team offers opportunities for Unified Sports in basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, golf, soccer, swimming, track, and volleyball. If you are interested in participating as a Unified Partner in any of these sports, we would love to hear from you!
YOUNG ATHLETES
A sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 years old.
Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. The program offers families, teachers, caregivers, & people from the community a chance to share the joy of sports with children.
Fall Session: Sept. 3 - Dec. 17 TUES 6 - 6:45 PM Easterday Recreation Center
CivicRec is a management system that will streamline how families register for programs, pay online, reserve spaces, and so much more!
STARTING SEPTEMBER 3RD, USE CIVICREC TO:
• Register for Recreation Programs
• Sign up for classes (including golf!) and other programs
THESE FUNCTIONS ARE COMING SOON:
• Reserve Courts
• Sign up for Team Practice Times
• Request Facility Rentals
• Reserve ballfields and other rental facilities
*If your child is registered for preschool, before-school recreation, or after-school recreation, staff will make a temporary account, and you will need to go in and update the account information.
1. Log into the new website using the same email as Proctor.
2. Select “forgot password” and follow prompts to make a new password.
3. Update your account information and add family members as “New Account Member”.
PARTY IN THE PARKS
HUB & SOUL
Presented by Cornhusker Bank, Hub & Soul is a community music series for the entire family that celebrates local music, craft beer, and local food in one of Lincoln’s most beautiful parks, Union Plaza. Supporting sponsors include Lincoln Parks Foundation, Great Plains Trails Network, Hub Cafe, Eagle Printing and Sign, Eleanor Creative, KZUM, Schworer Volkswagen, David Darlington - Northwestern Mutual, Roper & Sons, Bluestem Health, Ameritas, Assurity, Coldwell Banker - NHS Real Estate, Don’t Pan!c Labs, Sylvan Learning, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation.
September 27 FRI 6 - 9 PM Union Plaza FREE
ART IN THE GARDEN
Free admission, food vendors, dancers, music, and original art all within the beautiful Sunken Gardens. Partial proceeds go to the Sunken Gardens. Rain Location: Auld Pavilion
September 14 SAT 10 - 6 PM Sunken Gardens
ICE SKATING
Oak Lake, Sun Valley & Charleston
Holmes lake Park, 70th & Normal *Signage will be posted at each park when safe to skate on ice.
SLEDDING
Pioneers Park, 3201 S. Coddington
Holmes Lake Park, 70th & Normal Arnold Heights, *Tanker Hill* at NW 48th St. & W Air Park Rd.
HOLIDAYS IN THE PARKS
All students must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are encouraged, but not required
PLAY IN THE PARKS
FITLOT OUTDOOR FITNESS PARK CLASSES
Drop-in, sweat a little, and see how you like our FitLot circuit training classes!
Additional equipment is provided. Bring water bottle & hand sanitizer. TUES & THUR 10:30 - 11:30 AM FRI 9 - 11 AM
Starting Sept. 10 Woods Park, 3131 O St., near playground
PARKS, LINCOLN, AND YOGA
Don’t forget to bring a mat or towel and a waterbottle!
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 SUN 10 AM Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Dr.
SEPTEMBER 29TH IS LINCOLN YOGA DAY!
F St. Community Center will be hosting some holiday joy, which includes a meal and entertainment. Please sign up by calling the center, 402-441-7951 no later than the day before.
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11:30 - 12:30 PM
photo credit: Lincoln Journal Star
YOUTH PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS AT F STREET COMMUNITY CENTER
F Street Community Center hosts a variety of youth programs to work on physical and technological skills.
Physical Training Circuit
A focus on strength training
TUES 7 - 7:45 PM
Basketball Skills & Drills
TUES 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Middle and High School
SAT 4 - 4:45 PM Grade school ages
5-on-5 Tournaments
THUR 5 - 7 PM
3D Printing
Learn how a 3D printer works, and how to compose a print from start to finish.
TUES 5 - 6 PM
Middle and High School
Dungeons & Dragons
Come have an adventure in a land of your making. This is a drop-in format, you do not have to be a part of the ongoing campaign.
TUES & THUR 3 - 5 PM
Middle and High School
JUNIOR ROBOTICS
Focused on building an interest in science and engineering in children, Junior FIRST LEGO League is a hands-on program designed to capture young children’s curiosity and direct it toward discovering the possibilities of improving the world around them. Children will research a topic, create a poster presenting that research, build a LEGO model with at least one motorized part that addresses the topic researched, and present what they have learned to a reviewer in a non-competitive, fun, high energy environment. Fee includes instruction and t-shirt.
Sept. 15 - Oct. 20 & Jan. 26 - Mar. 2 2:30 - 4 PM
Irving SUN Ages 6-9
GEAR TECH 21 - ROBOTICS
$120
In this class, students will learn to build and program robots using Lego Mindstorms components and applications. Students will learn the following concepts:
-Principles of Robot Construction including symmetry, weight distribution, gearing and more.
-Principles of Robot Programming in Mindstorms software, including basic commands, the use of sensors, and math formulas to calculate distance traveled in one wheel rotation, turning radius and more. This new Robotics program format at Irving Recreation center will not be competing in the First Lego League. However, we will be using the current season FLL robot game mats and missions for practice and competitions. After several weeks of gaining these skill sets & practice, each team of robot builders will compete in head-to-head matches against opponents in a race to score points on robot game tables.
Sept. 18 - Oct. 9 & Oct. 23 - Dec. 4 (No Program Nov. 27) 6 - 7:30 PM
Irving W Ages 10-15
$120
Riding a bike is considered a key development milestone for young people. Wheelie Good Ride Academy, in partnership with Kiwanis, is providing balance bike instruction. Lessons are once weekly for 60 minutes for 5 weeks. Class will consist of team building games, and bicycle skill instruction. We’ll have several bikes available for use. But if your little one already has a balance bike, please bring it. Parent/guardian is encouraged to accompany children.
Ages 2 - 13 (can register if older) $30 per child for 5 week class
SAT 1:30 - 2:30 PM SUN 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Dates: September 7th - October 6th or September 8th - October 7th
Location: Irving Recreation Center 2010 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68502 Call 402.413.5277 for more information and to register
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-IN*
During after school hours at Irving Recreation Center, middle school students can participate in a variety of age appropriate, fun, and enriching activities. All Students must submit an After School Member Form to participate. Need-based scholarships are available.
*Open to Current Irving Middle School Students only
** Please note: There will not be a program on PLC days, recognized city holidays and election days.
August 14 - May 25, M-F Dismissal - 5:30 PM
Any Day LPS is in session **
$4/day, $50/20 visits, $360/year
ALL AGES PROGRAMS
INDOOR WALKING
Stay fit during all types of weather by walking in our comfortable gym or on a track. Call ahead for availability on non-school days. See Pg. 4 and 5 for recreation center indoor track information.
Ongoing M - F
APCC (14 lap/mile)
6:30 - 9 AM
$4
Ongoing Open during regular center hours F St. (15 lap/mile) FREE
SENIOR COFFEE
Neighborhood seniors are invited to enjoy coffee and leisure activities such as walking in the gym or playing table tennis or billiards at the Air Park Community Center.
Ongoing F 9:30 AM
APCC (14 lap/mile)
TABLE TENNIS
All ages welcome.
CHALLENGE
BEGINNING TRIBAL BELLY DANCE
With Bellajhara Belly Dance Troupe. Tribal Belly Dance is an improvisational group dance consisting of five basic moves: both fast & slow in variation. Dress comfortably: yoga wear, leggings, t-shirts, or camis. No jeans please. Coin belt accessories available for use in class. No registration needed, walk-ins welcome
THUR Beginning 5 - 6 PM
THUR Experienced 6 - 7 PM
Easterday Recreation Center
$4/class, $40/13 wks
INDONESIAN BALI DANCE
$4
Ongoing SUN 5 - 10 PM
Belmont $4/week, $40/13 weeks
ART JAM
The art room at F Street is opened to the public to come craft & create!
Ongoing SAT 6 - 7 PM
F Street Community Center
$2 for supplies
VETERANS MEMORIAL GARDEN
Patriot Day: To be announced at a later date.
Veterans Day: Mon., November 11 at 11 AM, Auld Pavilion
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Sun., Dec. 7 at 11:55 AM, Auld Pavilion
Memorial Day: Mon., May 26th at 8 PM
Bricks of Honor Annual Dedication: Second Sat. in June at 10 AM
For more information about the Advisory Council, events, the garden including honorary monuments, visit lincoln.ne.gov/veteransgarden.
3200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Antelope Park
Come learn the most basic form of Balinese Dance that originates in Indonesia. The class is led by Wilma who teaches Pendet dance, the dance of greetings and camaraderie. Come wearing loose pants and a comfortable tshirt. Beginners welcome!
WED 5 - 6 PM
Easterday Recreation Center
ADULT FITNESS CLASSES AT F STREET
$4/class, $40/13 wks
Yoga TUES NOON - 12:45 PM Zumba TUES 6 - 7 PM THUR 5:30 - 6:30 PM F Street Community Center $4/ class
3D PRINTING
MAKERS MARKET
Second Friday of each month
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Local vendors using their talents to make wonderful items. F St. Community Center
HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER, 600 S. 70TH ST. MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM - 4 PM
Cardio equipment, strength training equipment, free weights, balance, and other exercise aids are available. $10 suggested monthly contribution for age 60 and over. $15 fee for under age 60.
A certified personal trainer is available at no additional charge BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
For most Health and Fitness classes, there is a $4 per class suggested contribution for age 60 and over. $5 per class fee for under age 60. Pre-registration is required for all classes by calling 402-441-7575. Register early, classes lacking sufficient enrollment will be canceled.
WORKSHOPS
LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
September 9 - October 14 MON 9:30 - 11:30 AM Victory Park, 600 S 70 St., Classroom 105
MOVEMENT
CHAIR YOGA
July 17 - October 2 WED 9:30 - 10:30 AM
July 26 - October 11 FRI 9:30 - 10:30 AM Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.
DANCE FOR LIFE
September 9 - December 23 MON 1:30 - 2:30 PM (No class Nov. 11) American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine St.
September 18 - December 4 WED 10 - 11 AM Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr.
QIGONG REFRESH AND RECHARGE
September 10 - November 26 TUES 9:30 - 10:30 AM American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine St.
September 12 - December 5 THUR 1:30 - 2:30 PM (No class Nov. 28) Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr.
SUPPORT GROUP
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
No registration needed – walk-ins welcome
2nd Tuesday of every month 5 – 6 PM
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd., Room 137 (Enter through door 9 on S. side of St. Mark’s, turn left, go downstairs)
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BILLYWOLFFTRAIL
BISON TRAIL
DIETRICH
JAMAICA
MOPAC
MURDOCK
ADULT TEAM SPORTS
Contact our Team Sports office at (402) 441-7892 or visit our online registration system at teamsideline.com/lincolnne.
REGISTRATION DATES FEE
Early: Sept. 3 - 8 Early: $493/team ($460+tax)
Basketball
Volleyball
Sept. 9 - Oct. 6 Regular: $504/team ($470+tax)
Late: Oct. 7 - 20 Late: $525/team ($490+tax)
Days vary by division
Starts Nov. 6
Early: Oct. 21 - 27 Early: $311/team ($290+tax) Days vary by division
Oct. 28 - Dec. 8 Regular: $322/team ($300+tax)
Men's (M - R) Women’s (W)
BASKETBALL
Teams will play an 8-game regular season and a double-elimination post-season tournament.
VOLLEYBALL
Teams will play an 8-game regular season and a double-elimination post season tournament.
INDOOR-KICKBALL
Teams will play a 6-game regular season and a double-elimination tournament. Games are played on Sundays at Calvert and Irving.
Men’s (M) Women’s (M, T, R) Coed (R)
Starts Jan. 2
Kickball Oct. 21 - Dec. 8 Regular: $257/team ($240+tax) Sundays Starts Jan. 5 Coed
ATHLETIC FACILITY RESERVATIONS
As they say, “Practice makes perfect”. Our practice facilities offer various locations where your youth or adult sports team may practice. Reservations for indoor and outdoor facilities may be done online. lincoln.ne.gov/parks
NEED FIELDS FOR PRACTICES, GAMES, OR TRYOUTS?
2025 FIELD DRAFT REGISTRATION
Lincoln Parks and Recreation offers youth baseball and softball organizations and coaches an opportunity to register team(s) for age appropriate ballfield use during March - July 2025
For $800 representatives will take part in a draft process of 15 ballfield selections (2 hr. time slots) for your team on November 3rd, 2024. Ballfield use includes access to chalk, bases, and lights where available.
Registration is required by October 25th, 2024.
INDOOR COURTS
Basketball
Amenities vary depending on location.
$40/full court per 55 minutes
Locations: Air Park, Belmont, Calvert, Easterday, F Street, Irving
Volleyball
$40/full court per 55 minutes
Locations: Air Park, Belmont, Calvert, Easterday, F Street, Irving
OUTDOOR COURTS
Baseball/Softball Practice Fields
Gold Ball Fields
Amenities vary depending on location.
$26/hour
Excellent ball field locations with agri-lime infields & irrigated outfields. Maintenance is scheduled at least twice per week.
Silver Ball Fields
$20/hour
Great for both games and practice. These fields also have agrilime infields. Some fields have irrigated outfields and most have maintenance scheduled twice per week during peak use.
Bronze Ball Fields
$15/hour
Good for team practice or a pick-up game. Some of these fields will have agri-lime infields but will not have irrigated outfields. These are scheduled for maintenance once per week during peak use.
Open/Soccer Practice Fields
$17/hour Open fields are great for young teams and adults.
Sand Volleyball Courts
These sand courts are an ace for your team to practice their warmer season bumps and spikes.
$9/hour
Contact our Team Sports office at (402) 441-7892 or visit their online registration system at teamsideline.com/lincolnne.
REGISTRATION DATES FEE
Sept. 2 - Oct. 14
Basketball Leagues
Regular: $95/first child
$90/add’l child
Late: Oct. 15 - 21 Late: $105/$100
NOW HIRING OFFICIALS GET PAID $24 PER GAME!
Youth: Flag Football • Basketball Officials must be 16yrs+
Adult: Basketball • Volleyball Softball • Kickball Officials must be 18yrs+
For more info and to apply: (402) 441-7892 • athletics@lincoln.ne.gov
lincoln.ne.gov/RacketSports
OUTDOOR COURTS
Ballard, 66th & Kearney
Cooper, S 6th & D
Densmore, 6701 S 14th
Eden, 46 Antelope Creek Rd.
Henry, S 44th & Prescott Ave.
Highlands, W Harvest Dr. Irvingdale, 1900 Van Dorn
Mahoney, 70th & Fremont
Peter Pan, N 32nd & W
Peterson, 4400 Southwood Dr. Piedmont, S 48 & S Cotner Blvd.
Roberts, S 56th & Sumner
Roper East, N 8th & Judson
SEASON DATES DIVISIONS, DAY/TIME
Practices start: Nov. 18
Games: Dec. 7 - Feb. 15 K-1 (SAT AM) 2-3 (FRI PM) 4-5 (FRI PM)
YOUTH TEAM SPORTS
JR. NBA BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Individuals or team registrations accepted. Teams should have at least eight players on a team. Players receive an official NBA jersey to keep. New for 24-25, teams play an 8-week season. At Belmont & Calvert.
GIRLS 2-3 AND K-1 ARE BACK FOR THIS SEASON!
Woods Tennis Center
Taking the Game to the Community 401 S. 33rd St., (402) 441-7095 Woods Tennis Center offers a wide variety of classes including Adult Leagues, Adult and Youth Group Lessons, Cardio Tennis Classes, Indoor and Outdoor Court Rentals, Tournament Play and Adaptive Classes for Wheelchair, Autism and Special Olympics. Scholarships and racquets are available for those who qualify!
1: August 19 - October 15
2: October 28 - December 21
LINCOLN’S COURSES
Highlands Golf Course
5501 NW 12th St. | (402) 441-6081
Holmes Golf Course
3701 S. 70th St. | (402) 441-8960
Mahoney Golf Course
7900 Adams St. | (402) 441-8969
Pioneers Golf Course
3403 W. Van Dorn | (402) 441-8966
Jim Ager Golf Course
3761 Normal Blvd. | (402) 441-8963
BOOK A TEE TIME AT LINCOLNCITYGOLF.ORG
A game for all ages and abilities
Experience the fun of FootGolf - a popular sport combining soccer and golf. The game is played with a regulation #5 soccer ball on golf holes with a 21-inch diameter cup. The rules largely correspond to the rules of golf. FootGolf can be played right alongside a regular golfer, and it is fun for any age at the Ager Golf Course.
LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL PLACE FOR A WEDDING, RECEPTION, OR GRADUATION PARTY?
Whatever the occasion, it’s your time to shine and Holmes Golf Course has a great banquet room for rent at very competitive pricing. The banquet room with a full bar accommodates 140 people, adjacent to the outdoor lawn area that overlooks the golf course with the state capitol in the distance.
Contact Scott Carlson at (402) 441-8960 for more information and to schedule your event today.
We recognize that some citizens like to have options and be involved in determining the future of public trees near their homes. In that spirit, we are providing an option for those who would like to “adopt” an ash tree in the right-of-way by providing ongoing chemical treatment to minimize damage by Emerald Ash Borer. Learn more about the program & download the permit application at trees.lincoln.ne.gov.
If a property owner wants to have a city tree treated for anything, not just EAB, an “Application for Permit to Treat” is required as directed by Municipal Code 12.20.040.
STREET TREE VOUCHER PROGRAM
The City of Lincoln received grant funding from the USDA Forest Service/Nebraska Forest Service to help low-to-moderate-income homeowners pay for the removal of ash trees and plant new trees at no cost.
For more information about the program, and to see if you qualify, please go to
ASH TREE REMOVAL AND REPLANTING PROGRAM lincoln.ne.gov/TreeRemovalGrant
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF A NA/HOA* WITH ASH STREET TREES?
If yes, contact Adam Klingenberg at aklingenberg@lincoln.ne.gov or (402) 441-8269 for information on City assistance.
*Neighborhood Association (NA), Homeowner’s Association (HOA)
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department offers a cost-share assistance program to property owners in Lincoln who desire to purchase and plant a street tree(s) on the City right-of-way adjacent to their property. The $300 voucher is good toward the purchase and installation of a tree at participating local nurseries. The remaining balance of the cost of the tree and the planting of the tree will be at the homeowner’s expense. Certain conditions and requirements apply to the street tree voucher program.
Call (402) 441-7847, OPT. 0 to submit a request for voucher, or for more information.
LINCOLN LOVES VOLUNTEERS!
Every Spring and Fall Lincoln plants hundreds of trees in our public spaces. If you are looking for a volunteer planting schedule and an opportunity to plant alongside fellow tree stewards, visit lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-andRecreation/Volunteer
FUNDAMENTAL TO VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
Lincoln has held a Tree City U.S.A. designation for almost 5 decades and we are proud to proclaim our commitment to our thriving urban forest. Our forestry & parks staff are responsible for the City’s trees in public spaces that include parks, golf courses, trails, streets, and medians. Trees are living assets that increase the resiliency and sustainability of our community for generations to come. Forestry and parks staff preserve and grow our community forest by removing damaged or diseased trees, planting new native and diverse species, and maintaining all trees in our public spaces. Not only does our community forest showcase many shades of colors throughout the seasons, it also provides our City with social, environmental & economic benefits for all. Trees lower heating and air conditioning costs, prevent erosion, provide wildlife habitat, reduce storm water runoff, increase property values, & make our neighborhoods more livable.
Doing its part to maintain and preserve our priceless community forest, the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department’s Community Forestry Section is responsible for trees along streets and in medians. The Department is also responsible for the planting, pruning and removal of trees on public property, which includes trees in parks, golf courses, & along our trails.
For service calls regarding public trees, call (402) 441-7847, OPT. 0 or go to
HOW TO REPORT AN ISSUE
Anyone can report city issues like graffiti, potholes, and public tree issues to the City of Lincoln on the UPLNK mobile app or UPLNK.lincoln.ne.gov.
SUPPORT THE PARKS
ADOPT-A-TRAIL, PARK, OR LANDSCAPE
These annual adoptive areas are great for neighborhood association groups, families, organizations, or corporations who wish to provide care to public spaces and landscape plantings throughout Lincoln. Most areas require approximately 1-2 hours a week throughout the growing season. On-site recognition is provided.
SWIM & DIVE TEAMS
Assist the swim or dive team coach with practice, run drills, develop skills, supervise practice. Weekly swim/dive meets need volunteers.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Lincoln Parks and Recreation’s Lincoln Shooting Stars Special Olympics team practices for competition in 10 sports. Program is open to athletes ages 8 & older. We also offer the Young Athletes Program for ages 2-7, see page 11.
Volunteers are needed for coach assistants, Unified Partners, practice assistants and general supervision. Year-round opportunities at various locations. Call (402) 441-7877.
COMMUNITY TREE PLANTINGS
Community tree plantings occur in the spring & fall. Contact us if you would like to organize an event, (402) 441-7847, opt.0.
BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Several community members give back to Lincoln by serving on one of the many volunteer advisory groups providing guidance to the Parks & Recreation Department.
To see the full member list, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Pedestrian/Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Community Forestry Advisory Board
• Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council
• Lincoln Municipal Golf Advisory Committee
Thank you for your guidance and support!
BECOME A NATURE CENTER MEMBER
Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center memberships start at $25/year. Benefits include special access to Friends programming, gift shop discounts, reciprocal admission to other nature centers nationwide, and supporting a valuable community resource.
Call 402-441-7895 to find out how to symbolically adopt one of the animals who call the Nature Center home.
LNKnaturecenter.org
GARDEN VOLUNTEERING & PROGRAMS
SUNKEN GARDENS 2024 THEME IS “GOLDEN HOURS”
As the first rays of dawn kiss the horizon, the Sunken Gardens awaken in a symphony of colors and tranquility. As citizens wander and explore the gardens, they can immerse themselves in the magic of both sunrise and sunset in the capitol city. Visit lincoln.ne.gov/sunkengardens for all themes since the 2005 renovation and previous years designs.
For more information about Sunken Gardens, contact Zac Halley at (402) 441-8267 or zhalley@lincoln.ne.gov.
PUT THE BEDS TO BED - SUNKEN GARDENS
November 2 SAT 8:30 AM until done Sunken Gardens, 27th and Capital Boulevard
GARDEN DOCENTS
Volunteers will meet and greet Garden visitors providing information about the Garden history and learn about the plants in the Gardens plus provide guidance to Garden Patrons. Training on June 4th.
June 4 - October Daily Flexible hours
GARDEN GAB
This program helps with the fulfillment of the Master Gardener and Student Community Service Credit requirements through working with the annual and perennial plantings in the Sunken Gardens, Rotary Strolling Gardens or the Hamann Rose Gardens. Learn the different aspects of Horticulture from Professional Garden Staff and then immediately apply them.
May 14 - October T / R 9 AM - NOON
ALL OF LINCOLN’S 166 PARKS ARE UNIQUE BUT THESE SPACES HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS.
Antelope Triangle
S. 27th & Capitol Parkway
Sunken Gardens
Hamann Rose Garden
Rotary Strolling Gardens
Daylily Garden
Cascade Fountain
Beal Slough, 60th & Pine Lake Rd.
Bethany Park Beginners Disc Golf Course, 66th & Vine
Hazel Abel, 18th & E streets
Centennial Mall, 15th & K-R St. Union Plaza, 21st & P St.
Roper East, Fairfield & N. 3rd
Roper West, Groveland & N. 8th
Tierra/Briarhurst, S. 27th & Nebraska Parkway
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Pioneers Park offers a 2.6 mile riding experience with a variety of wide views of park space to shaded forest riding. Horses are not allowed past the arches at the Nature Center on the far west of the park.
Tierra/Briarhurst, S. 27th & Nebraska Parkway
Ride through the wooded trails in Wilderness Park. Parking lots at S. 1st St. and S. 14th St. allow horse trailers. Access also from Day Camp, Epworth parking lot, 1st, 14th, and Saltillo trailheads.
TRAILS
SPECIAL SPACES
144 miles of commuter/hard surface recreational trails 39 natural surface trails primarily located within Wilderness Park.
DOG RUNS
Mahoney Park Dog Run * 84th and Adams streets
3.6 acres for large dogs
0.6 acres for small dogs
Roper Park East Dog Run * N. 7th and Adams streets
4.0 acres for large dogs
1.0 acre for small dogs
Rickman’s Run -Holmes Lake Park East side of S. 70th St.
22.25-acres for large dogs
1.4 acre area for small dogs
Stransky Dog Run * “ 4419 Southwood Dr.
2.6 acre for large dogs
1.0 acre for small dogs
Bowling Lake Dog Run NW. 44th & W. Cuming streets
1 acre for dogs of all sizes
* = Pet-friendly drinking fountains “ = Dog rinse station
FITNESS PARKS
EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR ADULT EXERCISE.
Cooper Park, S. 6th & D
Cripple Creek, 48th & Pine Lake
Lintel Park, N 21st & Holdrege
Mahoney Park, 70th & Fremont
McAdams Park, 44th & Y
Mendoza, 84th & Pine Lake
Seacrest Park, S 70th & A
Tierra/Briarhurst, S 27th & Nebraska Parkway
Timber Valley Park, 3031 W Peach
UPCO Park, 40th & Adams
Woods Park, 33rd & N
Arbor Lake, North of interstate 80 along N. 27th St.
Frank Shoemaker Marsh, 10281 N. 27th St.
Helmuth Marsh, South of Mill Rd. & west of 14th St.
Jack Sinn Memorial Wildlife Management Area, HWY 77 & Ashland Rd.
Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center, East of Lincoln’s Capitol Beach Lake
Little Salt Creek Wildlife Management Area, Southeast of 1st St. & Raymond Rd.
Little Salt Creek West Wildlife Management Area, Branched Oak Rd. between NW 12th & 1st
Little Salt Fork Marsh Preserve, 1st & Raymond Rd.
Little Salt Springs, NW 12th St. & Branched Oak Rd.
Marsh Wren, South of Arbor Rd. & East of N. 40th.
Pioneers Park Nature Center Wetlands, 3201 S. Coddington Avenue
Warner Wetlands, 98th St. & I-80
Whitehead Saline Wetlands, South of I-80 & east of 27th St.
Zoetis Saline Wetlands, 1st St. & W. Cornhusker HWY
Peter Pan Park, N. 32nd
W St.
Teeming with life and history, Nebraska's Eastern Saline Wetlands offer visitors a number of outdoor activities such as wildlife watching, nature viewing, photography, and short hikes. These saline wetlands represent one of Nebraska's most unique and threatened natural resources.
Locations listed on page 23. For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov/wetlands.
The Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch is being developed as a contiguous passage of tallgrass prairie with a 10-mile trail connecting the Pioneers Park Nature Center, along the Haines Branch Creek, through the Village of Denton, and on to the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
PrairieCorridor.org
Funding is provided by the Nebraska Environmental Trust and matching partners.
