Stormwater Improvements Bond – November 5, 2024

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Parks and Recreation Projects

Every year, the City of Lincoln's Parks and Recreation Department is involved in the planning, design, and construction of many different types of projects in our parks, trails, and facilities.

Current Major Projects

South Haymarket Park

Scheduled to open in 2026! The 8.5 acre park, southwest of 7th and "N" streets, will include a playground and festival space, a dog park, skatepark, play courts, and other amenities. The park will also include a trail connection between "N" and "J" streets, providing a vital link between downtown and the trail system to the south.

Mahoney Inclusive Playground

The Strategy for Integrating Outdoor Inclusive Play in Lincoln’s Parks recommends a three tier strategy which includes a recommendation for a new high-quality, inclusive, adaptive playground to Mahoney Park.

Irvingdale, Stransky, Rudge Parks

Irvingdale, Stransky and Rudge Parks are beautiful, contiguous historic parks located in the heart of Lincoln. The parks are surrounded by some of Lincoln’s oldest neighborhoods, providing green space and recreational opportunities to neighborhood residents.

Van Dorn Park Master Plan

Parks and Recreation is working with groups of mountain biking and botanical garden enthusiasts to develop Master Plans for long-term visions for Van Dorn park.

Proposed Tennis Expansion at Woods Park

The Friends of Woods Tennis (FOWT) is a nonprofit corporation that operates the indoor and outdoor tennis facilities at Woods Park.

Facility Master Planning

Dog Use Facilities

Download the Master Plan(PDF, 6MB)

Go to the Project Page

Mountain Bike Facilities

Download the Master Plan(PDF, 26MB)

Go to the Project Page

Outdoor Inclusive Play

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Outdoor Racket Court Facilities

Download the Master Plan(PDF, 1MB)

Go to the Project Page

Wilderness Park

Download the Master Plan(PDF, 15MB)

Go to the Project Page

Playground Renovations

Playground Renovations:

The playground equipment in some parks have exceeded its industry standard anticipated life span. The playgrounds also do not meet current guidelines for safety and/or ADA accessibility standards. Renovation efforts included removal of the existing playground and the installation of new playground surfacing and equipment utilizing designs adapted to each park site for consideration for park usage, accessibility, and visibility and maintenance practices.

Stormwater Improvements Bond – November 5, 2024

Parks and Recreation Projects

South Haymarket Park

Mahoney Inclusive Playground

Irvingdale, Stransky, Rudge Parks

Van Dorn Park Master Plan

Proposed Tennis Expansion at Woods Park

Facility Master Planning

Dog Use Facilities

Mountain Bike Facilities

Outdoor Inclusive Play

Outdoor Racket Court Facilities

Wilderness Park

Playground Renovations

Playground Renovations:

Recently Completed Projects