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Air Park Recreation Center

Approved activities while COVID-19 Dial is in Yellow: walking in the gym, on the track, and fitness equipment. Contact and limited contact sports (basketball and volleyball) with additional safeguards including masks unless actively engaged in the activity.

Activities that are temporarily restricted: limited capacity in centers; spectators to no more than 4 per participant and groups of spectators limited to 8 or less. Groups at least 6 feet of distancing from others.

Masks are required in all Parks buildings.

For more information about the City of Lincoln's Covid-19 Mitigation and Response

Air Park Recreation Center provides enriching community recreation and human service programs for youth, adults, and senior citizens.

We partner with Arnold Elementary School to offer our school age childcare programs.

Air Park Neighborhood Center is available to rent for your reunion, birthday party, meeting or event. Rentals can include game room, gym and/or the multipurpose room. Call 402-441-7876 for more information and to book your event.

Air Park Center and Williams Branch Project

Since 1979, people of all ages from Lincoln and the Arnold Heights neighborhood have enjoyed the activities and programs provided by the Air Park Recreation Center. Now more than 65 years old, the existing building is reaching the end of its useful life. It is also separated from the nearby neighborhood by a busy street, making it difficult for families and young people to get there safely.

The vision is to build a campus that includes Arnold Elementary School, Williams Branch Library, adjoining parks and recreation facilities including the Air Park Recreation Center and neighborhood improvements. Space is also reserved for the potential to replace the Arnold Heights Pool at this site in the future.

The public can share what they want to see in this facility by taking the community survey until Friday, March 12, 2021. There will community open houses and updates posted on the Air Park Project page.

Drop In Programs

Open Gym

Youth 12 and younger must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older at all times.

Youth Drop In: Monday-Friday, 3:00-8:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM -12:30 PM
Adult Drop In: Monday-Friday, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $2 per visit or $21 for a 12 visit "Activity Card"

Fitness/Weight Room

Universal Style equipment, free weights and treadmill. Adults & youth ages 15 yrs. (9th grade) and older can use the weight room unsupervised. 7th-8th grade must be supervised by person 18 yrs. and older. 6th grade and younger are not to use the weight room.

Fee: $2.50 per visit or $25 for a 12 visit “Activity Card”

Court Reservations

Fee: $15 for 55 minutes for half court (1 basket), during open hours
Fee: $30 for 55 minutes for full court (2 baskets), during open hours
Call 402-441-7876 for reservations

Reserve Online

Open Door Senior Time

Senior citizens can utilize the center for leisure activities, a walk in the gym, or friendly conversation over a cup of coffee.

Days: Mondays
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Fee: Free

Indoor Walking

Stay fit during all types of weather by walking in our comfortable gyms. Call ahead for availability on non-school days.

Days: Mondays
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: Free
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $2

School's Out

Students pose in the garden with their shovels on a sunny day.

Before & After School

Arnold School is a K-5 school serving 750 students living in the neighborhoods near NW 48th street. Our school is named after General Henry “Hap” Arnold, who was born on June 15, 1886 and was taught to fly by the Wright brothers. General Arnold was a 5-star general created a new branch of the Armed Forces, the Air Force. The original Arnold School opened in 1959 to serve the military base housing. In August 2009, 50 years later, a replacement school was opened. The new school celebrates the aviation history of the Arnold School community.

Programming is held at Arnold Elementary School when school is in session and the Air Park center when school is not in session.

For more information, call 402-441-7876

Kids Day Off & Kids Week Off

Program is offered on days and weeks when school is not in session during the school year. Advanced registration is required. Participants are asked to wear active clothing and footwear. Title XX accepted and need based scholarships are available.

Learn more about Lincoln Parks and Rec's School's Out programs.

Karate: GoJu Ryu

A traditional Okinawan style of martial arts that combines the “softer” style of redirecting and blocking with the “harder” style of kicking and punching movements.Classes will teach kata, good technique, awareness of surroundings, self-defense, discipline, and you'll get a good workout. All sessions start on the first week of each month. Instructor.

Call 402-441-7876 or visit Air Park Rec Center to register.

Tiny Ninjas (4-7 years of age)

Days: Tuesdays & Saturdays
Times: Tuesdays 5:00 -5:45 PM & Saturdays 9:30-10:15 AM
Fee: $22 a month for 1 day a week or BOTH Tues. & Sat each week for $32 a month

Junior Youth (8-15 years of age)

Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Times: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 PM, Thursdays 6:00-7:00 PM
Fee: $55 a month for 2-3 days a week
Special Class: Kobudo Kumite
Date & Time: Saturdays 11:45 AM- 12:45 PM

Adult Karate (16 years of age and older)

Days: Thursdays & Saturdays
Times: Thursdays 7:00-8:00 PM & Saturdays 1:00-2:00 PM
Fee: $30 a month for Thursdays or Saturdays

Rock Steady Boxing

Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate Lincoln Logo Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise program based on training used by professional boxers and adapted for people with Parkinson's disease, to enhance their daily quality of life. Since July of 2016, Rock Steady Boxing has been taught by experienced trainers and includes stretching, bicycling, running, jumping rope, push-ups, balancing and non-contact boxing.

Only those with Parkinson's disease may register for the program, and all participants must provide a physician's release. There are no age or condition restrictions and caregivers may need to be present to provide assistance during the class.

Class Fee: $80 a month
Class Day/Time: Vary depending on level. Visit lincoln.rsbaffiliate.com for more information.
Assessment Fee: $45 one-time fee for a 90-minute assessment by the coach, which includes gloves, t-shirt and wraps
Assessment Days & Times: Call 402-441-8271 or email lincoln@rsbaffiliate.com for more information

Facility Reservation

Gym and Building Rentals

Air Park Neighborhood Center is available to rent for your reunion, birthday party, meeting or event. Rentals can include game room, gym and/or the multipurpose room.