Parks

Over 6,000 acres of public parks featuring public golf courses, lakes, swimming pools, picnic facilities, playgrounds, nearly 80 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, an observatory, recreation centers, and a tennis complex offering year round play.

(402) 441-7847
Parks and Recreation Site: www.lincoln.ne.gov

  1. Antelope Park & Sunken Gardens
  2. Hazel Abel Park
  3. Holmes Park & Lake
  4. Nebraska Statewide Arboretums
  5. Pioneers Park & Nature Center
  6. Spring Creek Prairie
  7. Trails
  8. Veterans Memorial Garden
  9. Wilderness Park

Sports

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!

  1. Auto Racing
  2. Batting Cages
  3. Bowling
  4. Cross Country Skiing
  5. Fishing & Hunting
  6. Golf
  7. Handball / Racquetball
  8. Hockey / Lincoln Stars
  9. Miniature Golf
  10. Skating
  11. Sledding
  12. Swimming
  13. Tennis
  14. University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium
  15. Volleyball
  16. Winter Fun
  17. Cornhusker Football - September through November
  18. Saltdogs Baseball / Haymarket Park