Hazel Abel Park

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A hidden gem located near 18th and E Streets includes playground and rentable areas for special events. 

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Hazel Abel park is on the site of the former R.E. Moore mansion. R.E. Moore served as the mayor of Lincoln and the Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska. He passed away in 1921. Hazel Abel purchased the mansion during World War II to help house servicemen and their families. It also served as the Girl Scout Headquarters for the area.  

History of the Park

Hazel Abel Park at 18th and E Streets was dedicated in the memory of Hazel Abel by her daughter, Alice Abel. Alice donated the site in 1967 and through the Altrusa Club raised money for the initial development.

Hazel Abel was an educator in southeastern Nebraska and vice chairman of the Nebraska State Republican Central Committee. She served in these roles until she was selected to complete the unexpired term of a Nebraska US Senator whom had died in office. Abel was the first woman elected from Nebraska to serve in the United States Senate.

After Hazel Abel’s death in 1966, her daughter, Alice, was determined to honor the work her mother had done for the state and country. Work for the park designed in Hazel’s memory began in 1980. The park itself consists of a French baroque-era cast iron fountain created around 1840, a renaissance-style gazebo, ornate iron fence and gate, playground on rubber surface, trees, shrubs, grass and brick walks, all of these amenities making it a “Jewel of a Park”.

All development for the park was done through donations from Alice Abel. The total cost was around one third of a million dollars and is considered one of the most expensive per square foot park in the state. The park was opened and dedicated to Hazel Abel on September 26, 1982. Alice Abel stated in the dedication that this park was intended “for something Lincoln needed”, and today Hazel Abel still stands as a jewel of a park in downtown Lincoln.

Commercial Photography

Lincoln's parks and public gardens have provided beautiful backdrops for generations of family photos. When you or your photographer are taking pictures, we ask that you be mindful of, and minimize disruption to, other park users and garden visitors. Please also take care to avoid damaging any flowers, plantings, turf, or park property.

If your photo shoot is large and/or it could disrupt normal park or public garden operations, you make need to seek a Special Use Permit. If fees for photography services are collected on site, a Permit to Conduct Business may be required. Wedding reservations are available at our wedding designated sites. Please contact 402-441-7847, Ext. 0, or email parks@lincoln.ne.gov, for additional information regarding both Special Use Permit and wedding reservations.

Thank you and enjoy those beautiful pictures!

  

 

 

 

 

 

Location

1716 E St, Lincoln, Lincoln 68508  View Map

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