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For those sports enthusiasts, Lincoln has it all! If you’re looking for a morning round of golf, a couple of hours at the batting cages, or just an afternoon at the pool, look no further than your own Star City. Or take in the chance to attend a Husker football, baseball, or volleyball game and become a part of Nebraska’s sea of red!
- Auto Racing
Eagle Raceway
America’s Home Trackwww.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 420Ticket 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
Soaring Edge Motocross Park – MX riding and racingSeason: I-80 Speedway season runs mid-April to mid-September. Little Sunset Speedway features a variety of child and adult go-kart divisions and the Soaring Edge Motocross Park features MX racing from April to September as well as a weekly MX practice schedule. I-80 Speedway also hosts numerous special events featuring Super Late Models and ASCS Sprint Cars throughout the season. A NASCAR home track where Carl Edwards calls home.
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.
- Batting Cages
Adventure Golf Center
Three baseball, three softball cages.Hours: Open Mid-March - October
56th and Old Cheney Road
(402) 421-2254Champions Fun Center
5 batting cages with 2 speeds of baseball, Little League-AAA, as well as slow and fast pitch softball.15th and Cornhusker Highway
(402) 434-7066
www.championsfuncenter.com - Bird Watching
- Bowling
Champions Fun Center
15th and Cornhusker Highway
(402) 434-7066Hollywood Bowl
920 N. 48th Street
(402) 466-1911Madsen's Bowling & Billiards Center
4700 Dudley Street
(402) 467-3249Parkway Lanes
2555 S. 48th Street
(402) 483-7763.Sun Valley Lanes
321 Victory Lane
(402) 475-3469 - Cross Country Skiing
Lincoln parks offer a great diversity of terrain. Two excellent parks for cross country skiing are Wilderness Park, with 15 miles of tree-lined trails, and Pioneers Park, with large stands of wooded areas and challenging slopes. Park areas are open 7 a.m. to sunset. Because of the danger to turf, no skiing or sledding is allowed on city golf courses.
- Fishing & Hunting
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. - Golf
Challenge yourself at one of Lincoln's many picturesque golf courses. For general information, call the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department at (402) 441-7847 or visit www.1golf.com. Call individual courses to arrange tee times or for other specific information.
City Golf Courses
Highlands Golf Course
18-hole, par 72 course
Opened in 1993, this is the newest of the city courses. A links style course and stern test for all playing levels.5501 N.W. 12th Street
(402) 441-6081Holmes Golf Course
18-hole, par 72 course
Opened in 1965 with rolling hills and large greens, this course is a beautiful trial for your game with many Midwest scenic views.3701 S. 70th Street
(402) 441- 8960Jim Ager Memorial Junior Golf Course
9-hole, par 27 course
Opened in 1967and donated to the youth of Lincoln. Everyone can enjoy a round at this gem of par 3’s, but youth receive preferential treatment.3761 Normal Blvd.
(402) 441-8963Mahoney Golf Course
18-hole, par 70 course
Opened in 1977, this course can be a relaxing challenge or a good test of ability.7900 Adams Street
(402) 441-8969Pioneers Golf Course
18-hole, par 71 course
Opened in 1930, one of the oldest public courses in the Midwest. An 18 hole test with only grass bunkers and large trees.3403 W. Van Dorn
(402) 441-8966Other Public Courses
Crooked Creek Golf Club
18-hole course, par 72 course
An outstanding championship golf course with five sets of tees to choose from for varied difficulty as well as a nationally award-winning pro shop.333 S. 134th Street
(402) 489-7899
www.crookedcreekgolfclub.comHidden Valley Golf Club
18-hole course, par 70 course
This layout sprawls across a lush tree-lined valley and two slopes southeast of Lincoln. A creek meanders across the course to feed two ponds, which come into play on several of the imaginatively designed holes.10501 Pine Lake Road
(402) 483-2532
www.hiddenvalleylincoln.comHiMark Golf Course
27-hole course, all three courses are par 36
This course offers a spectacular 27-hole layout and is open year round to the public. HiMark is located in southeast Lincoln and has been voted the "Best Greens in Lincoln" and is perfect for all skill levels. The facilities include a full-service restaurant and two banquet rooms perfect for groups of all sizes.8901 Augusta Drive
(402) 488-7888
www.himarkgolf.comThe Links at Lincoln
9-hole course
An affordable luxury golf club with a challenging 9-hole regulation golf course and use of the Clubhouse Grill, Club Room, Game Room, Fitness Center and Golf Shop.375 Fletcher Avenue
(402) 476-1012Pine Lake Golf and Tennis
9-hole, par 3 course
Challenging par 3 course offers reasonable rates and a family atmosphere.Cost: $7 for 9 holes weekdays; $7.50 for 9 holes weekends
6601 S. 84th Street
(402) 488-7105Wilderness Ridge Golf Club
18-hole championship course, 9 hole executive course, par 71
Wilderness Ridge is the most unique golf course in the state. Granite boulder-lined ponds and streams, waterfalls, bent grass fairways, more than 6,000 trees, and a 37,000 square foot log and stone lodge clubhouse create a fantastic resort style golfing experience. Also, home of the Nebraska Golf Academy, Lincoln’s only year-round practice facility.1800 Wilderness Woods Place
(402) 434-5106
www.wildernessridgegolf.comYankee Hill Country Club
18 holes, par 72
Located in south Lincoln, Yankee Hill is one of the finest semi-private golf clubs in Nebraska. The 18-hole championship golf course features seven lakes and a large waterfall that cascades through part of the course. With five sets of tees, the golf course offers a wide variety of distances that will appeal to the beginner golfer, challenge the expert golfer and anything in between. Yankee Hill Country Club is known for having some of the best greens in the state, as well as a perfectly manicured golf course.7600 San Mateo Lane
(402) 421-8300
www.yankeehillcc.com - Handball / Racquetball
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) 434-9230Lincoln Racquet Club
5300 Old Cheney Road
(402) 423-2511Prairie Life Center
1305 S. 70th Street
(402) 483-2322Prairie Life Center West
330 W. P Street
(402) 475-3386Sports Courts of Lincoln
222 N. 44th Street
(402) 475-5686Universilty of Nebraska Campus Recreation Center
841 N. 14th Street
(402) 472-3467 - Hockey / Lincoln Stars
Lincoln Stars Ice Box
Public ice skating. Sports a 200- by 85-foot regulation skating rink. Call for the open skating schedules or visit the website.Hours: Hours vary, October through April
Cost: Admission and skate rental vary1800 State Fair Park Drive
(402) 474-7827, Ext. 2.
www.lincolnstars.com - Miniature GolfAdventure Golf CenterGet your competitive juices going in a family-friendly atmosphere with two 18-hole courses; six batting cages, an arcade, and a clubhouse with snack bar.Hours: Mid-March through mid-October.56th Street and Old Cheney Rd.
(402) 421-2254Champions Fun CenterHave fun on the ¼ mile go-kart track, putt through the 18-hole miniature golf course. Fly high in the sky on the 4-story Free Fall or launch a water balloon at your opponent in the Water Wars. Try the 70 arcade games, take a crack at the batting cages, or get rolling with some bowling in the 8-lane bowling center. Cosmic bowling is available Thursday-Sunday. Kids will love to bounce in a room of balls, slide down a twisty slide and climb in the two-story indoor Adventure Maze.
Hours: Summer: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-midnight Fr.-Sat., Noon-11 p.m. Sun.Winter: Noon-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; Noon-midnight Fri.; 10 a.m.-midnight Sat.
15th & Cornhusker Highway, 434-7066 - Skating
Lincoln is home to USA Roller Sports. Two roller skating rinks and an ice skating rink are available to the public, as well as two skate parks.
Peter Pan Skate Park
3250 "X" Street
(402) 441-7847Tierra Skate Park
24th and Tierra
(402) 441-7847Outdoor, modular unit skate parks. Posted rules and regulations.
Hours: Skating permitted during daylight hours only.
Cost: No fee
A&R Skate Center
Roller skating.Hours: Hours vary
Cost: Prices vary40th and Old Cheney Road
(402) 420-9184
Skate Zone
Roller skating.Hours: Hours vary, open evenings and weekends.
Cost: Prices Vary300 N. 48th St.
(402) 466-6767
www.skatezonerocks.com - Sledding
Pioneers Park is a beautiful winter park with a ramp for sledding. Open 7 a.m. to sundown in winter. However, when the snow cover is adequate for good sledding, the ramp area is lighted and open for use until 11 p.m.
- Swimming
SWIMMING POOLS
Outdoor public swimmimg pools are open 1-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through the summer, weather permitting.All pools close for the season in late August. Call pool for fees.
No swimming is allowed in the lakes at city parks.Arnold Heights
4000 N.W. 46th Street
(402) 441-7829Ballard
3901 N. 66th Street
(402) 441-7898Belmont
1245 Manatt Streets
(402) 441-7826Eden
4400 Antelope Creek Road
(402) 441-7827Irvingdale
1900 Van Dorn Street
(402) 441-7828Kuklin
2300 N Street
(402) 441-7897Meadow Heights
900 W. Avon Lane
(402) 441-7833Woods Memorial
3200 J Streets
(402) 441-7782Public Aquatic Centers
Star City Shores
4375 S. 33rd Ct.
(402) 441-6670
Open daily 12:30-8 p.m.
This family water park features zero-depth entry, creating a shoreline effect and boasts two big slides, water sprays, special areas for small children, family dressing rooms and ample concessions area. Special feature is sand volleyball courts.Highlands Aquatics Center
5511 N.W. 12th St.
(402) 441-7800
Open daily 12:30-8 p.m.
Zero depth entry, fully accessible. Drop slide and other amenities.University Place Aquatics Center
2000 N. 48th St.
(402) 441-7834
Open 1-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Zero depth entry, fully accessible. Drop slide and other amenities. - Tennis
Public courts
Nebraska Tennis Center
The ultimate tennis experience in Lincoln features six year-round climate controlled courts and 12 additional outdoor courts. Participate in an entry level “play to learn” program 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.
7600 N. 70th Street
(402) 464-1682
www.nebraskatenniscenter.comWoods 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.comPublic 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 - University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium
The stadium is located between 10th Street and Stadium Drive on UNL’s City Campus. Self-guided tours can be taken seven days a week in the North Stadium, but only Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through West Stadium and Osborne Athletic Complex.
Pre-arranged guided tours take place Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 -
11:30 a.m. and include all of the places on the self-guided tour plus the Press Box
Level 6 and into the Hawks Championship Center.To make tour arrangements, call 472-3333.
For ticket information, call 472-3111 or 800-8BIGRED or visit www.huskers.com.
- Volleyball
Spikes Volleyball Beach
Twelve lighted outdoor and 4 indoor volleyball courts open to the public during the day. Leagues start at 6 pm.2230 Judson
(402) 477-1175
www.spikesbbg.comAbbott Sports Complex
Eleven indoor courts. 6x6 and 4x4 coed, men's, women's and juniors leagues weeknights. Coed open gyms weekends.Hours: Office - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Facility - 5:30-10 p.m. weeknights
8:30 a.m. - closed weekends7600 N. 70th Street
(402) 464-5335
www.abbottsports.com - Winter FunOutdoor Ice Skating
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. - Cornhusker Football - September through November
The University of Nebraska Cornhuskers have eight home games in 2008 at Memorial Stadium. Named to honor World War I veterans, the stadium holds more than 81,000 and on home-game days becomes the state's third-largest "city." the home of the Huskers has been sold out since 1962.
The stadium is located at "T" Street and Stadium Drive on UNL's City Campus. Self-guided tours can be taken seven days a week in the North Stadium and Osborne Athletic Complex, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Pre-arranged guided tours take place Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and include all of the places on the self-guided tour plus the Press Box Level 6, into the Hawks Championship Center and onto the field.
Tour arrangements: (402) 472-3333
Ticket Information: (402) 472-3111 or 800-8-BigRed
Parking Information: Parking Press Release
- Saltdogs Baseball / Haymarket Park
Haymarket Park baseball stadium and softball complex, seats 4,500+ people. Grassy berm seating provides for approximately 4,000 more. In addition, there are 16 luxury suites; some are available for rent on a game-by-game basis.
The unique stadium, located at Line Drive and Sun Valley Blvd., is just a few minutes from Downtown Lincoln and may be reached via West "O" Street.
The Lincoln Saltdogs pro baseball team will by vying for a playoff spot in the newly created American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, North Division. The players have a 95 day season and games are scheduled for at least 90 of those days, with 48 of those games at home.
Cost: Ticket prices are affordable for families.
403 Line Drive Circle
(402) 474-2254
www.saltdogs.com
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