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.

Community Tree Plantings

SWIM & DIVE TEAMS

• Assist the swim or dive team coach with practice, run drills, develop skills, supervise practice. Weekly swim/dive meets also 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 and older. We also offer the Young Athletes Program for ages 2-7.

• Volunteers are needed for coach assistants, Unified Partners, practice assistants and general supervision. Year-round opportunities at various locations. Call (402) 441-7877.

BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Several community members give back to Lincoln by serving on one of the many volunteer advisory groups providing guidance to the Parks and 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

• Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center

Thank you for your guidance and support!