Lincoln Conventions and Visitors Bureau

Eagle Raceway
America’s Home Track

www.eagleraceway.com
Directions: 12 miles east of Lincoln on U.S. 34 (10 miles south of I-80 Greenwood Interchange on U.S. 63)

Ticket information: (402) 781-2243 or office (402) 238-2595

Track: one-third mile dirt

Season: April-September. Races weekly Saturday nights.

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for youth, 5 and under free. Higher for special events. Handicapped accessible.

Nebraska Raceway Park

www.neracewaypark.com
Directions: 20 minutes east of Lincoln off I-80 at Exit 420

Ticket information: (402) 342-3453 or (402) 659-3301

Track: Comprised of the following facilities:

I-80 Speedway - Half mile semi-banked dirt oval
Little Sunset Speedway – Eighth mile dirt oval for Go-Karts

Season: I-80 Speedway season runs mid-April to mid-September. Little Sunset Speedway features a variety of child and adult go-kart divisions. It also hosts numerous special events featuring Super Late Models and ASCS Sprint Cars throughout the season. I-80 Speedway: Affordable and Fun for the Whole Family to Enjoy!

Cost: Check website for pricing. 

WaveLink Raceway Park

www.wavelinkracewaypark.com
Directions: Three miles east of 84th Street and Cornhusker Highway, or 1/4 mile east of the U.S. 6 and I-80 interchange.

Ticket information: (402) 786-5588

Track: one-eighth mile

Season: April-October. Saturdays racing go-karts on the main dirt oval track; Sundays micro sprints race.

Below is a listing of Fishing and Boating opportunities
in and around Lincoln. Most lakes offer Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Bullhead and carp. State park permit required at state recreation areas (SRA). Fishing permit required at all areas. To verify license fees, call (402) 471-0641.

Bluestem SRA
2 1/2 miles west of Sprague
Facilities: 325 surface acres, 417 land acres. RV dump station; three boat ramps.
Other fish: Flathead Catfish.

Bowling Lake
NW 48th and W. Superior streets
Fishing: 12 surface acres, trolling motor only.
Other fish: Crappie, Carp and Trout (seasonal).

Branched Oak SRA
3 miles north of Malcolm; 4 miles west of Raymond
Facilities: 1,800 surface acres, 3,960 land acres. Eight boat ramps; two fish-cleaning stations. No boating restrictions, except 5 mph in North Beach Arm and in Marina Bay.
Other fish: Wipers, Walleye, White Perch, Flathead Catfish. (Note special regulations).

Conestoga SRA
1 1/2 miles north of Denton
Facilities: 230 surface acres, 486 land acres. Boat ramp; fish-cleaning station.
Other fish: Wipers, Walleye, Saugeye.

Hedgefield WMA
4 miles southeast of Hickman
Facilities: 44 surface acres, 71 land acres. Non-powered and electric boats. No camping.

Holmes Lake
70th and Van Dorn streets
Fishing: 100 surface acres; boat dock; trolling motor only. Rainbow Trout are stocked each fall and winter.
Other fish: Flathead Catfish, Wipers, White Perch, Saugeye. No swimming.

Killdeer WMA
2 1/2 miles north of Martell.
Facilities: 20 surface acres, 69 land acres. Non-powered and electric boats only.

Meadowlark Lake Lower Platte South NRD
6 1/2 miles west, 1 mile north of Agnew
Facilities: 55 surface acres. 5 mph boat speed limit. Tent camping only.

Oak Lake
First and Sun Valley streets
Fishing: 47 surface acres; boat dock; trolling motor only.
Other fish: Green Sunfish.

Olive Creek SRA
3 miles southeast of Kramer
Facilities: 175 surface acres, 437 land acres. 5 mph wakeless boating; boat ramp.

Pawnee SRA
3 1/2 miles northwest of Emerald
Facilities: 740 surface acres, 1,804 land acres. Three boat ramps; fish-cleaning station. No boating restrictions, except 5 mph in Marina Bay and around ramps. Other fish: White Bass, Walleye, Saugeye, Drum, Flathead catfish.

Salt Creek
Fish in Wilderness Park where Saltillo Road crosses Salt Creek up to West Van Dorn; where Salt Creek crosses West A Street; and just east of North 14th Street where Oak Creek and Salt Creek join.

Stagecoach SRA
2 miles southwest of Hickman
Facilities: 195 surface acres, 412 land acres. 5 mph wakeless boating; boat ramp. Handicap fishing pier.
Other fish: Wipers.

Teal WMA
8 1/2 miles northeast of Wilbur
Facilities: 27 surface acres, 66 land acres. Non-powered or electric boats only. No camping. Poor Fishing.
Other Fish: Flathead Catfish.

Twin Lakes Wilderness WMA
1 mile northwest of Pleasant Dale
Facilities: 255 surface acres, 1,105 land acres. Non-powered or electric-powered boats only.
Other fish: Walleye.

Wagon Train SRA
2 miles east of Hickman
Facilities: 315 surface acres, 746 land acres. 5 mph wakeless boating; boat ramp.

Yankee Hill WMA
3 1/2 miles southeast of Denton.
Facilities: 210 surface acres, 728 land acres. Non-powered or electric boats only. One boat ramp. No camping.
Other fish: Walleye.

Hunting
For specific dates and fee information call the Nebraska Game and Parks Commision at (402) 471-0641.

There nearly 60 handball and racquetball courts at a number of locations around Lincoln. A membership or a non-member fee is required to use most courts.

Downtown YMCA
1039 P Street
(402) 434-9230

Lincoln Racquet Club
5300 Old Cheney Road
(402) 423-2511

Prairie Life Center
1305 S. 70th Street
(402) 483-2322

Prairie Life Center West
330 W. P Street
(402) 475-3386

Sports Courts of Lincoln
222 N. 44th Street
(402) 475-5686

Universilty of Nebraska Campus Recreation Center
841 N. 14th Street
(402) 472-3467

Outdoor rinks are prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department throughout the ice skating season. They are open for public use until 11 p.m. each night. Call 441-7847 to inquire about ice conditions.

Holmes Lake, 70th and Normal Blvd., east portion
Oak Lake Park, Charleston and Sun Valley Blvd.

Indoor Ice Skating

Lincoln Stars Ice Box
Sports a 200- by 85-foot regulation skating rink. For the open-skating schedules, call 474-7827 or visit the website. Public ice skating October through April.

1800 State Fair Park Drive
474-7827
www.lincolnstars.com

Public courts

Nebraska Tennis Center
The ultimate tennis experience in Lincoln features six year-round climate controlled courts and 12 additional outdoor courts. Lincoln's only FREE year-round indoor/outdoor court time. Recognized as the 2008 Nebraska Tennis Association's Facility of the Year. Participate in our in-house leagues or sharpen your strokes and skills with one of the certified teaching professionals. A full-service clubhouse features an elite fitness center, men’s and women’s dressing rooms, lounge and Pro Shop.

7620 N. 70th Street
(402) 464-1682
www.nebraskatenniscenter.com

Woods Park Tennis Center
The center offers leagues for men, women and seniors; lessons for juniors and adults, beginners and advanced players; adult and junior team tennis; tournaments and events including the prestigious Lincoln Cup; and open court time. Open to the public, no membership required. Fifteen premium surfaced, asphalt courts, six are covered for indoor play during any weather. Stop by for a free tour.

33rd and J streets
(402) 441-7095
www.lincolntennis.com

Public Courts
There is no charge to play at the other city-managed courts, which are scattered around town at 24 sites (parks and high schools). Some courts are lighted.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has 30 outdoor courts open to the public - 24 on City campus, six on East Campus and most are lighted.

Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College and Southeast Community College also have courts.

Private Courts
Most local health clubs have tennis courts available to members or for daily fees.

The Lincoln Racquet Club has the most at seven courts, with five of them indoors.
(402) 423-2511