Stransky Park

December 15, 1994: Donation was made from retired grocer, Leonard Stransky and wife, Angeleen. The couple said they would give more than $1 million (one of the largest gifts ever given to Lincoln) to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Stranksy Park, will feature a waterfall and fountain, playground, gazebo, and picnic area, will be built between 17th Street, Perkins Boulevard, and Harrison Avenue on city park land. 

October 6, 2001: Stransky Park will be enhanced with a naturalized stone fountain, gazebo, toddler playground, and landscaping. The improvements are expected to cost more than $500,000, according to the city, and will be dedicated in summer 2002. Leonard Stransky passed away in March 1998. 

July 10, 2003: Waterfall is finished and created at Stranksy park. A playground, brick-column fencing, pathways, lighting posts, and seven parking spaces are in the works. 

June 20, 2004: Stransky Park becomes site for annual summer concert series.

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!