Lincoln Parks & Recreation

06/06/2026

Thank you for participating in this survey on the economic impact of public trails in Nebraska. Your responses will remain fully confidential. This survey is being administered by Scioto Analysis in partnership with Bike Walk Nebraska.

06/05/2026

We are very excited to have the Bird Nerd guiding a bird watching and exploration tour in our Lincoln park. Tour the Wild Side with Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center and the Wachiska Audubon Society in Eden Park June 20th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 🤩🐦

06/05/2026

Looking for some fun this fall?
Check out our Youth NFL Flag Football 🏈 for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade—games are played at Densmore ballfields, and scholarships are available!
Adults can join our slow-pitch softball 🥎 or volleyball 🏐leagues for a great way to stay active and meet new friends. Recreational and competitive league games are in August and September.

Registration discounts are available for some leagues, so gather your teams and sign up today!
https://teamsideline.com/lincolnne

06/04/2026

All Lincoln Public Pools will be closed on Thursday, June 4 due to inclement weather. 🌧️

06/04/2026

This is our parks through our lens. Share your favorite park photos and moments in the comments below. 💚

06/04/2026

We’re hiring at Pioneers Park Nature Center! 💚🤩

Join our team where you can help care for and manage our grounds and facilities including prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails, interpretive centers and gardens.

What You’ll Do:
💚 Support the maintenance and enhancement of trails, interpretive centers, and gardens.
💚 Assist in the upkeep and management of the Nature Center’s diverse grounds, including prairies, wetlands and woodlands.
💚 Work collaboratively with a team to implement effective facility and grounds maintenance and habitat improvements.

APPLY NOW at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincolnne/jobs/5361424/laborer-i-nature-center.

06/03/2026

Looking for a free summer work out? Get moving this summer with FitBlock at Tierra park!

FitBlock is the world’s first accessible and inclusive outdoor gym with different ways to exercise in a small space for everybody created by Kompan. FitBlock can accommodate up to 28 users at one time and designed for beginning and experienced athletes. Get a true, full-body workout at FitBlock today.

For more information visit, https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-Facilities/Parks-A-to-Z/Tierra-Park

Check out FitBlock at Tierra Park before you visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwPP17jFf08

A beloved park in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, Tierra Park is a ...

06/02/2026

We are hiring an office specialist! 🤩

Join our team as a full-time office assistant and get paid while helping the Lincoln community connect to great parks, facilities, and recreation opportunities.

What You’ll Do:
⭐ Be the welcoming front-line contact, providing friendly and accurate customer service at our front counter and by phone.
⭐ Assist customers with facility and park reservations, permits, special use requests, and general department information.
⭐ Support administrative operations through data entry, document preparation, records management, and cash handling.
⭐ And much more!

Apply NOW at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincolnne/jobs/5361128/office-specialist-parks-and-recreation

06/01/2026

Prescribed Burn in Pioneers Park Scheduled for June 2nd

Parks and Recreation staff will conduct a prescribed burn from Noon to 4 PM Tuesday, June 2, on about 20 acres near the Prairie Building at Pioneers Park Nature Center.

Trails north of Pioneers Park Nature Center and the parking loop south of the Cunningham Schoolhouse will be closed from noon to 4 PM Tuesday. Pioneers Park Road and access to the Prairie Building remain open. Community members should avoid the area during the project.

Prescribed burns are a tool to manage large areas of native plants and grasses, reduce wildfire risk, and enhance wildlife habitat. Parks staff monitor weather and air quality conditions to ensure safe burns.

For more information on the project, contact Druery at 402-499-1044. For more information about Parks and Recreation, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov