Polar Plunge Special Olympics Fundraiser Set For February 21 Published on January 26, 2026 The Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to support the Lincoln Shooting Stars Special Olympics team by participating, donating, or cheering for plungers in the Polar Plunge fundraiser Saturday, February 21. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on the north shore of Holmes Lake, 70th Street and Normal Boulevard. Tagged as: , Parks
City Announces Weather Related Closures and Service Changes Published on January 23, 2026 The City of Lincoln today announced closures and service changes for Friday, January 23, due to cold weather. Tagged as: , Aging Partners, Parks
Registration Now Open for March 5 Sandhill Crane Viewing Trip Published on January 21, 2026 The Pioneers Park Nature Center today announced that registration is now open for a Sandhill Crane viewing trip March 5. The guided trip will be from noon to 10 p.m. at the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center near Alda, Nebraska, home to the largest Sandhill Crane roost in the world. Tagged as: , Parks
Mayor Highlights New American Job Center Bridges to Careers Initiative Published on January 20, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today said the Bridges to Careers program offered by the American Job Center (AJC), 1330 “N” St., helps individuals with employment barriers access stable careers by providing access to paid positions and professional development supports. Tagged as: , American Job Center, Mayor's Office, Parks
Temporary Wilderness Park Trail Closures Begin January 16 Published on January 15, 2026 Parks and Recreation today announced that several trails throughout Wilderness Park will temporarily close beginning Friday, January 16, for forestry maintenance work. The trails will be closed until noon daily through March 31, and park visitors are asked to not go beyond the barricades placed across trails. Tagged as: , Closure, Parks
Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Registration Opens January 26 Published on January 14, 2026 The Parks and Recreation Department invites families to register for summer day camps, adaptive recreation camps, and nature camps that begin in June. Online registration opens at 10 a.m. Monday, January 26, at lincoln.ne.gov/DayCamps. Tagged as: , Parks
Portion of Superior Street Trail Near North 33rd Street Now Closed Published on January 09, 2026 Lincoln Parks and Recreation today announced that the Superior Street Trail is now closed for utility work near the intersection of North 33rd Street and the Superior Street. Work by Lincoln Electric System is expected to be completed by the end of January. Tagged as: , Parks, Trails
Controlled Burn in Wilderness Park Scheduled for January 6 Published on January 06, 2026 Parks and Recreation staff will conduct a controlled burn from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, on about 7 acres of the Sandstone Prairie near South First Street and Pioneers Boulevard in Wilderness Park. There are no trail closures, but community members are advised to avoid the area during this project. Tagged as: , Parks
Temporary MoPac Trail Closure Begins January 7 Published on January 05, 2026 The Parks and Recreation Department today announced that a portion of the MoPac Trail between North 48th and North 56th streets will close from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, for tree work. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, January 8. Tagged as: , Parks, Trails
Keech Park to Close December 15 Through 22 Published on December 15, 2025 The Parks and Recreation Department today announced that Keech Park, 1500 Superior St., will be closed December 15 through 22, for road repair work. The portion of Old Glory Road that runs through the park, between North 14th Street and Bel-Ridge Drive, will also be closed. Driveways to residences, businesses, and Eiseley Branch Library will remain open. Tagged as: , Parks