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Parks Near Me

Overview

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Parks are FUNdamental to Lincoln's wellness. We enjoy 166 parks in Lincoln with more than half of them identified as neighborhood and mini-parks. Parks and Recreation also cares for more than 6,000 acres of natural greenspace areas, four fenced dog parks, disc golf areas, and skate parks.

Parks and green spaces

166 parks for your enjoyment. That's almost 7200 acres of space to enjoy the outdoors. Learn more about each parks: Parks A to Z

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Playgrounds

Lincoln has 95 public playgrounds throughout the city. Most structures are available for small children ages 2-5yrs.

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Parks with Playground Equipment

45th & Gladstone Playground

N. 45th Street & Gladstone Street, Lincoln 68504

Located off 45th and Gladstone street intersection, a few blocks south of Cornhusker Highway. The John Dietrich Trail runs on along the north side of the park.

Tagged as: , Mini

American Legion Park

2700 Randolph Street, Lincoln 68510

Acres: 1.1

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Antelope Park

3200 Veterans Memorial Dr Lincoln, Lincoln 68502

Antelope Park is located 23rd and "N" Street to 33rd & Sheridan Boulevard in Lincoln, Nebraska. It has an assortment of attractions including the Sunken Gardens, Veterans Memorial Garden, Hamann Rose Garden and Strolling Garden, facility rentals, and the largest playground area in the city.

Tagged as: , Regional

Ashley Heights Park

NW 46th Street and West Leighton Avenue, Lincoln 68524

Nestled in the Ashley Heights neighborhood, near NW 45th St and W Leighton Avenue, this park has a playground and small open shelter with picnic tables.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Aster Mini Park

NW 8th & Aster Street, Lincoln 68521

Located at NW 8th & Aster Street.
Acres: 0.13

Tagged as: , Mini

Ballard Park

3901 N 66th St., Lincoln 68507

A community park located near the Havelock neighborhood. Includes rentable ballfield and swimming pool.

Tagged as: , Community

Belmont Park

1201 Manatt Street, Lincoln 68521

A community park located next to Belment Elementary School and Community Center near 12th and Judson Streets. Open shelter, playground and public pool are nearby.

Tagged as: , Community

Bethany Park

6500 Vine Street, Lincoln 68505

A community park located near 66th and Vine Streets. Open shelter available for rentals. Beginner Disc Golf Course opened in 2023.

Tagged as: , Community

Bishop Heights Park

30th & Prescott Avenue, Lincoln 68502

A neighborhood park located next to Rousseau Elementary School near S 33rd and Calvert Streets. Rock Island Trail passes through the park.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Bowling Lake Park

NW 48th & W Cuming Street, Lincoln 68524

A community park located in the Air Park neighborhood near NW 48th and West Cumming Streets. A favorite fishing spot for many.
Acres: 52

Tagged as: , Community

Coddington Park

1400 S Coddington Ave, Lincoln, Lincoln 58522

A neighborhood park located in the West A neighborhood near West A Street and South Coddington Avenue. Acres: 9.66

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Colonial Hills Park

S. 67th Street & Bernese, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park located south of Holmes Park, near 67th and Bernese Streets. Acres: 18.07

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Cooper Park

S 6th Street & D Street, Lincoln 68508

A neighborhood park located in the South Salt Creek neighborhood near 6th and D Streets.
Acres: 11.52

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Country View Park

S. 56th Street & Union Drive, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park located in the Yankee Hill neighborhood near South 56th Street and Pine Lake Road. Acres: 6

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Cripple Creek Park

Brich Hollow & Beaver Creek Lanes, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park located near Humann Elementary School near 48th and Pine Lake Road.
Acres: 6.33

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Densmore Park

6701 S. 14th Street, Lincoln 68512

A community park including playground and ballfields located south of S 14th and Old Cheney Road.

Tagged as: , Community

Eagles View Park

NW 52nd Street & W. Knight Drive, Lincoln 68524

A mini park located in Arnold Heights near 48th and West Knight Streets.

Tagged as: , Mini

Easterday Park

6130 Adams Street, Lincoln 68507

A neighborhood park located next to the Easterday Recreation Center at 61st and Adams Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Eden Park

46 Antelope Creek Rd, Lincoln, Lincoln 68506

A neighborhood park located along Antelope creek near 46th and Antelope Creek Road. Eden swimming pool nearby.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Edenton South Park

Ashbrook Circle & Stevens Ridge Rd., Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park locaked in the Edenton South neighborhood near 70th and Old Cheney.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Filbert Park

1130 Clearview Rd, Lincoln 68512

A neighborhood park located in the Salt Valley View neighborhood near South 14th and Old Cheney Road.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Fleming Fields Recreational Sports Park

31st Street & Leighton Ave., Lincoln 68504

A community park located near North 33rd and Huntington including baseball fields. These ballfields are managed by UNL Campus Recreation.

Tagged as: , Community

Folsom Park

7330 Helen Witt Dr, Lincoln 68512

Located in SW Lincoln, Folsom Park playground was constructed in 2021. Folsom Park is a neighborhood park co-located with Adams Elementary School.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Grand Terrace

S 81st & Bellagio Dr, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park located in the Amber Hills neighborhood near 84th Street and Highway 2.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Hartley Park

N. 31st & R Streets, Lincoln 68503

A mini park located off 31st and R Streets

Tagged as: , Mini

Havelock Park

N. 64th Street & Ballard Ave., Lincoln 68507

A neighborhood park in the Havelock neighborhood near 64th and Havelock Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Hayward Park

1601 N 9th St, Lincoln, Lincoln 68508

A neighborhood park located near North 9th and Military Streets in the North Bottoms neighborhood.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Hazel Abel Park

1716 E St, Lincoln, Lincoln 68508

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

Tagged as: , Garden/Plaza

Henry Park

S. 44th Street & Prescott Ave., Lincoln 68506

A neighborhood park located next to Calvert Elementary and Recreation Center near South 48th and Calvert Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Herbert Park

256 Apache Trail, Lincoln 68505

A neighborhood park located near North 84th and O Street.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Highlands Aquatic Center

5511 NW 12th St, Lincoln 68521

Highlands Aquatic Center is a zero entry pool with a slide, and diving board.

Highlands Park

W. Harvest Drive, Lincoln 68521

Acres: 10.86

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Holmes Lake Park

S. 70th Street & Normal Blvd., Lincoln 68506

A regional park located off South 70th Streets and Pioneers Boulevard. Various shelters, ballfields, playground, and nearby Holmes Golf Course and Hyde Observatory.

Tagged as: , Regional

Huskerville Park

NW 48th St. & W. Cummings, Lincoln 68524

Huskerville Park is what we call the parcel of property that the new Air Park Community Center and Williams Branch Library sit on.

Tagged as: , Community

Idylwild Park

Idylwild Drive & Apple Street, Lincoln 68503

A mini park nestled in the East Campus neighborhood located near 33rd and Vine Streets. Includes a trolley playstructure.

Tagged as: , Mini

Iron Horse Park

235 N 7th St, Lincoln, Lincoln 68508

A minipark located in the heart of the Haymarket in downtown Lincoln includes an original steam locomotive and car.

Tagged as: , Mini

Irvingdale Park

1900 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, Lincoln 68502

A community park located next to the Irving Middle School and Recreation Center near 20th and Van Dorn Streets.

Tagged as: , Community

Kahoa-Jaycee Park

N. 78th Street & Leighton Ave., Lincoln 68507

A pocket park located near North 80th street and Leighton Avenue.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Keech Park

1500 Superior St, Lincoln, Lincoln 68521

A neighborhood park located near 14th and Superior Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Lakeview Park

245 NW 20th St, Lincoln,, Lincoln 68528

A neighborhood park near northwest 20th and west O street includes a playground, open shelter, and basketball court.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Larson Park

54 Woodland Ave, Lincoln, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park located off 56th Street and Woodland Avenue.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Lintel Park

N. 21st Street & Holdrege, Lincoln 68503

A neighborhood park in the Clinton neighborhood located near 21st and Holdrege Streets. Includes a gazebo and swingset.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Mahoney Park

70th & Fremont, Lincoln 68507

A community park located off North 70th and Adams Street including open shelters, playground, adult fitness station, and softball fields. Construction will soon start on the Mahoney Inclusive Playground, expected dedication in 2025.

Tagged as: , Community

Marlene Park

1911 Marlene Dr., Lincoln 68512

A mini park located near 20th Street and Pine Lake Road.

Tagged as: , Mini

Max E. Roper Park- East

3425 N 8th St, Lincoln 68521

Community park with an 18-hole disc golf course located on the east side of Interstate-180. North of N 9th and Adams Street in northwest Lincoln.

Tagged as: , Community

Max E. Roper Park- West

3630 N. 3rd St., Lincoln 68512

A community park located between N 5th and Adams St and Belmont Street to 3rd and Superior Streets.

Tagged as: , Community

McAdams Park

1039 N 44th St, Lincoln, Lincoln 68503

A neighborhood park in the East Campus neighborhood near 44th and Y Streets. Facilities include an adult fitness station.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Mendoza Park

6321 Blackstone Rd, Lincoln, Lincoln 68526

A neighborhood park located near south 84th Street and Pine Lake Road. includes adult exercise equipment.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Near South Park

S. 19th & A Streets, Lincoln 68502

A mini park in the Near South neighborhood near 19th and A Streets.

Tagged as: , Mini

Neighbors Park

S. 30th & D Streets, Lincoln 68510

A neighborhood park located off 30th and D Streets that runs along Capitol Parkway.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Nevin Park

1755 N 32nd St Lincoln, Lincoln 68503

A mini park located near 33rd and Holdrege Streets.

Tagged as: , Mini

Oak Lake Park

Sun Valley Blvd. & Charleston Street, Lincoln 68508

A community park including playgrounds, open green space for special events located near Sun Valley Boulevard and I-180.

Tagged as: , Community

Olympic Heights Park

5120-5198 W Leighton Ave, Lincoln 68524

A neighborhood park located in the Oak Heights near NW 48th and West Adams Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Pansing Park

S. 52nd & Van Dorn Streets, Lincoln 68506

A mini park located near 33rd and Holdrege Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Peach Park

1425 Peach Street, Lincoln 68502

A mini park located in the Near South neighborhood near South 14th and South Streets.

Tagged as: , Mini

Pentzer Park

N. 27th & Potter Streets, Lincoln 68503

A neighborhood park in the Clinton neighborhood located at North 27th and Potter Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Peter Pan Park

N. 32nd & W Streets, Lincoln 68503

A community park located at 32nd and W Streets. Includes play courts, playground, open shelter, and skateboard park.

Tagged as: , Community

Peterson Park

4400 Southwood Drive, Lincoln 68512

A community park located near South 27th street and Highway 2 includes pickleball courts, open shelter, and playground.

Tagged as: , Community

Phares Park

S. 84th Street & Glynoaks Dr., Lincoln 68516

Acres: 6.5

Tagged as: , Undeveloped

Pioneers Park

3201 S Coddington Ave., Lincoln 68522

Pioneers Park, is home to the Pinewood Bowl facility, multi use trails, playfields, playground areas, and the Pioneers Park Nature Center.

Tagged as: , Regional

Pocras Park

Bradfield Dr. & Sewell Street, Lincoln 68502

A neighborhood park located near South 28th and South Street.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Porter (Clare) Park

Brummond Dr. & Collister Road, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park in the Porter Ridge neighborhood located near South 27th Street and Pine Lake Road.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Prairie Village North Park

9019 Buckshot Rd, Lincoln 68507

Prairie Village Park's playground was completed in late 2023. The park includes a main play area closer to Renegade Blvd, a large open flexible field, a half basketball court, and a connector trail from the Murdock Trail to the neighborhood.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Roberts Park

S. 56th & Sumner Streets, Lincoln 68506

A neighborhood park located at South 56th and A Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Rudge Park

1505 Lake St., Lincoln 68502

A neighborhood park next to Bryan West hospital located near South 17th and Lake Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Schleich (Stephen C.) Park

N. 34th Street & Ridge Park Rd., Lincoln 68504

A neighborhood park located near N. 34th Street & Ridge Park Rd

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Schroder Park

W. Folsom Ave. & W. B Street, Lincoln 68522

A neighborhood park located at South Folsom Street and West B Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Schwartzkopf Park

SW 1st & L Streets, Lincoln 68508

A mini park located at Southwest 1st and L Streets near the Haymarket district.

Tagged as: , Mini

Seacrest Park

S. 70th & A Streets, Lincoln 68510

A community park next to Lincoln East High School near South 70th and A Streets.

Tagged as: , Community

Seng Park at University Place

N. 49th & Garland Streets, Lincoln 68504

Located off N. 48th Street and Francis Streets, this park is a popular spot for activities including horseshoes, volleyball, picnics, and swimming at the nearby pool.

Tagged as: , Community

Star City Shores Aquatic Center

4375 S. 33rd Ct, Lincoln 68516

Star City Shores is a zero entry pool with many water play features. It includes two water slides and a lap lane area.

Stonebridge Park

N. 18th St. & Redstone Rd., Lincoln 68521

A mini park located near North 14th street and Interstate 80.

Tagged as: , Mini

Stransky Park

1724 Harrison Ave, Lincoln 68502

A neighborhood park located near South 17th and Harrison Ave, includes a gazebo, playground, and water feature perfect for a special event.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Stuhr Park

S. 51st & M Streets, Lincoln 68510

A neighborhood park near South 50th and M Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Sue Krueger Park

7500 Aero Dr., Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park located near 74th St. & Aero Dr.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Sunburst Park

Sunburst Lane & Washington St., Lincoln 68506

A mini park located south of 45th and A Streets.

Tagged as: , Mini

Sunrise Park

N. 73rd & Douglas Streets, Lincoln 68507

A neighborhood park located next to Norwood Park Elementary School near North 73rd Street and Havelock Avenue.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Taylor Park

S. 63rd & Randolph Streets, Lincoln 68510

A neighborhood park located south 66th and O Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Tierra Williamsburg Park

2949 SEQUOIA DR, Lincoln 68516

Tierra Williamsburg Park is a managed site just off of the Tierra Williamsburg Trail.

Tagged as: , Mini

Tierra/Briarhurst Park

S. 27th & Tierra - S. 37th & Carnelian, Lincoln 68516

A community park located on the southeast corner of south 27th street and Highway 2. Includes skate park and rentable shelter.

Tagged as: , Community

Timber Valley Park

3031 W Peach Street, Lincoln 68522

A neighborhood park located near W Peach Street and SW 31st Street.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Trago Park

N. 22nd & U Streets, Lincoln 68503

A neighborhood park located off 22nd and U streets. Includes the Trago Spraypark and public art.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Announcement : Water at the spray ground runs from Memorial Day thru Labor Day (late May through early September). Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Trendwood Park

S. 77th & A Streets, Lincoln 68506

A neighborhood park located off south 77th and A Street.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Tyrrell Park

N. 67th Street & Baldwin Ave., Lincoln 68507

A neighborhood park next to Robin Mickle Middle School near N 70th and Adams Streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Union Plaza

250 N 21st St, Lincoln 68503

This six-acre park includes four water features, a festival space, trail connection, artwork, children's play area, pond plaza, outdoor plaza seating, a scenic overlook and an outdoor amphitheater. Union Plaza is designed to be a community place that benefits the entire city. It has been a catalyst for economic development and provide a greenspace connection to UNL and downtown.

Tagged as: , Regional

University Place Aquatic Center

2000 N 48th, Lincoln 68504

University Place Aquatic Center includes zero entry pool with a water slide, diving board and spray features.

UPCO Park

N. 40th & Adams Streets, Lincoln 68504

A neighborhood park at north 40th and Adams Streets. Includes rentable ballfields and shelters.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Van Dorn Park

930 High Street, Lincoln 68502

A community park located off south 9th and Van Dorn streets.

Tagged as: , Community

Vavrina Meadows Park

1601 Annette, Lincoln 68512

A mini park featuring playground and basketball court.

Acres: 0.25

Tagged as: , Mini

Village Meadows

Nashway Rd & Blanchard Blvd, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park next to Wysong Elementary located near South 56th Street and Yankee Hill Road.

Tagged as: , Mini

West Lincoln Park

NW 2nd and West Dawes Street, Lincoln 68521

A neighborhood park located near N. 1st and Cornhusker Hwy.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Williamsburg Park

S. 32nd & Raleigh Streets, Lincoln 68516

A neighborhood park located in the Williamsburg neighborhood near south 32nd and Raleigh streets.

Tagged as: , Neighborhood

Witherbee Park

So 46th & O St., Lincoln 68510

A small pocket park located near 46th and O Street.

Tagged as: , Mini

Woods Park

S. 33rd & J Streets, Lincoln 68510

A community park located off the corner of 33rd and O Street. Next to the Woods Pool and Woods Tennis Center.

Tagged as: , Community

Pools

We have nine public pools that are open from Memorial Day weekend to early August. The Trago sprayground is open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day and is free to the public.

Learn more about the Public Pools

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Arnold Heights Pool

Arnold Heights Pool Includes diving boards, a slide and separate gated wading pool located in northeast Lincoln.

Ballard Pool

Ballard Pool includes diving boards, a slide and a separate gated wading pool.

Belmont Pool

Belmont Pool includes a slide, diving board, and separated gated wading pool.

Eden Pool

Eden Pool includes diving boards, a slide and separate gated wading pool.

Highlands Aquatic Center

Highlands Aquatic Center is a zero entry pool with a slide, and diving board.

Irvingdale Pool

Irvingdale Pool includes a slide, diving boards, and separate gated wading pool. The pools depth varies from 3 foot to 10 foot.

Star City Shores Aquatic Center

Star City Shores is a zero entry pool with many water play features. It includes two water slides and a lap lane area.

University Place Aquatic Center

University Place Aquatic Center includes zero entry pool with a water slide, diving board and spray features.

Woods Pool

Woods Pool includes a 50 meter pool with diving well, separate 25 meter warm-up pool and gated spray park area. The diving well includes 1 and 3 meter springboards and diving towers.

Public Pools

Learn more about Lincoln's outdoor pools.

Family Swim Night 2023

Evening swims at the neighborhood pools (Arnold Heights, Ballard, Belmont, Eden, Irvingdale, and Woods) from 6 pm to 8 pm at designated locations and days.

Other Aquatic Programs

Information about additional aquatic programs offered at the Lincoln Public Pools, including Family Swim Nights and Adult Water Fitness.

Belmont Park

A community park located next to Belment Elementary School and Community Center near 12th and Judson Streets. Open shelter, playground and public pool are nearby.

Adult Water Fitness: Irvingdale Pool

Get fit and have fun in the water. This class is a bit more intense. Expect to do walking and cardio exercises in the water as well as resistance work for strength building. All activities will be done in the water. Attendees must be 15 years and older to participate.

Adult Water Fitness: Belmont Pool

Golf Courses

Lincoln City Golf has a network of five golf courses throughout Lincoln. Whether you are looking for a challenging Links style at Highlands to a beautiful 18 at Holmes, we've got a course for you. Not a golfer? No worries. We have the Ager Golf Course in the center of Lincoln to introduce you to the game or play a 9-hole round of Footgolf.

Learn more about Lincoln City Golf and book a tee time.

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Public Gardens

Who doesn't love pretty things? Our Public Gardens locations are exactly that. Special parks that are dedicated to include additional plantings and pollinator gardens.

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Reservable Sports Fields

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All Ballfields and open fields for team sports practices.

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Baseball fields: Gold, silver, and bronze options

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