Holmes Lake Park

4.5 mi

Love going by, through, and in this historical park in Licoln Nebremaska. It's the original park in…read moreLincoln since 1867. Really beautiful and green when there is a lot of precipitation! A huge place to walk around. Not too far from my brother's current residence. If you are ever in the area, stop by this park for a visit!

1/2 Basketball court, rim needs a fixin'

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Antelope Park

4.7

(3 reviews)

3.2 mi

After a long day touring Lincoln, we needed a playground break and found this completely huge…read moreamazing playground! This playground is for all kids ages with cushion mats throughout. There are lots of playground options to run through and a bunch of slides to try out. Plenty of parking available with covered pavilions and picnic tables.

Great place for all ages - lots of slides!! I appreciated…read morethe separate playground/slide area for toddlers and a larger playground for 5 and up. Took my granddaughter several times while I was in town and will go back.

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Pentzer Park

3.0

(2 reviews)

4.5 mi

Rested here for a bit this morning with my coffee. Early on a Thursday morning, the place was…read morequiet. There were none of those elements here this early, but I have no doubt that D.W.'s comments about being next to the Sally Army are true. The park is tidy, well manicured and had no litter. There is a covered picnic area, large playground and an open multi-use space. Parking is shared with the Salvation Army or on the side streets. [Review 11362 overall, 1139 of 2019.]

The first thing you should know is that this is directly behind the Salvation Army shelter in…read moreLincoln, NE and that means what you think it does, with all the attendant elements. Lincoln is a fairly small city, as those go, so some of those elements are perhaps more limited and less pronounced, but are not absent. If you spend any significant amount of time there, expect to see a police cruiser or two. Second, you will have to drive for a ways inside the city to get to it. The street it is off of is quite goofy but does lead, after a bit, back to I-80. It does have open and somewhat clean restrooms and a very moderate play area, with parts of it covered, along with covered seating and benches. Overall, a fairly small park and anywhere else, would be a pretty enjoyable place to spend time, but given the proximity to the shelter, one begins to wonder if it is meant as an extension or to service that facility. Either way, probably will not be one I return to.

Pentzer Park, Lincoln NE

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Pentzer Park, Lincoln NE

Bishop Heights Park

2.3 mi

Cute neighborhood park complete with a large playground area that is on sand. Swingsets, slices,…read moremonkey bars, the usual goodies you will need to tire out your little people. There is street parking available but the park is also accessible from the Great Plains Bike Trail. [Review 11366 overall, 1143 of 2019.]

Bishop Heights Park, Lincoln NE

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Bishop Heights Park, Lincoln NE

Van Dorn Park

4.5

(2 reviews)

4.0 mi

Great place to walk your dog! My corgi loved it. Very fun looking play structures for kids.read more

This lovely park in southwest Lincoln was my last stop as I was leaving Lincoln. At 28 acres, it's…read moreone of the larger parks in the Lincoln parks system. Lots of parking, a hiking/bike trail, picnic tables (some with shelters, some without) and a number of playgrounds. The park is very well shaded and a bit set back from the busy road. You won't be able to escape civilization but you'll at least be able to put some distance between you and it. As always, never hike alone! [Review 11396 overall, 1173 of 2019.]

Van Dorn Park, Lincoln NE

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Van Dorn Park, Lincoln NE

Pioneers Park Nature Center

4.6

(16 reviews)

7.5 mi

Pioneer Park is one of the best attractions in Nebraska…read more This park has it all (puts on SNL Stefon voice): -History (the pillars that were part of the original treasury building) -Culture (the statue and story of Red Cloud) -Nature (the beautiful scenery and ponds) -Wildlife (the buffalo/deer/etc) And it is just a few minutes from Lincoln and a short drive from Omaha! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, but still adventurous, activity!

I was looking for another fun park to do some exploring. I found this and decided to check it out -…read morethere is so much here to see. I really wish I had known and found the older exploratory part of the park earlier in the day - I spent too much time on the picnic-y parts of the park, but I enjoyed it. The signs were a little bit misleading - there are parts of the exploritory area that are closed to the public but there was no warning of that when you were heading that way. I actually really enjoyed the bird observatory and the bridge. It was such a hot day but I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

🏞️Pioneers Park Nature Center🏞️

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🏞️Pioneers Park Nature Center🏞️

Oak Lake Park

5.6 mi

I like this park. It's nothing spectacular but it's great for something close to downtown. Came…read morehere to wind down and watch the sunset and to be lost in my own thoughts while listening to the birds singing and the water gently lapping at my feet. Check it out if you haven't!

Sounds of water gently lapping while watching the sunset. Great way to end your night!

View of the playground, bathrooms, and pavilion from the island

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Bathrooms on the left, playground in the distance on the right

Lincoln Community Tower Square Park

4.5 mi

Lincoln is growing up, and becoming a city with some culture, flare, and good eats. The Lincoln…read moreCommunity Foundation Tower Square is an 18,000 square foot park highlighted by a 57-foot-tall, internally illuminated with over 4,800 LED lights, multicolor column, known as Ascent Tower, by artist Jun Kaneko, the world famous artist from Omaha. The ground pavers have circular waves around the tower, reminiscent of a Japanese zen garden. This project took 5 years to complete, and downtown Lincoln is better off for it. It adds beauty, space to hold small outdoor concerts, and countless conversations as people enjoy it day and night. At night, it is breathtaking and adds a lot of character and artistic pizazz to downtown Lincoln and it adds a little more pride to live in this great city of Lincoln.

Arial shot of the new park. Courtesy of downtownlincoln.org

57 foot tower lit up at night.

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Kaneko tower at dusk

Rudge Park

3.5 mi

Rudge Park received a makeover in 2023 that included new playground features and the addition of a…read morebasketball court. This park runs from 14th st east to 17th street and is bounded by a sidewalk all the way around. The east half of the park has a creek running through the middle and the west side has a catch basin with a fun island in the middle.

American Legion Park

3.0

3.4 mi

A small park that is only a small city block but there is still enough room for a playground that…read moreincludes a swing set, a small gazebo with some picnic tables, some paved walking paths and parking for a dozen or so cars. Not the fanciest or the fullest features, but it was in good condition with no overgrown grass and no litter. It's A-OK. [Review 11386 overall, 1163 of 2019.]

American Legion Park, Lincoln NE

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American Legion Park, Lincoln NE

Star City Shores

(8 reviews)

2.4 mi

Star City Shores is your best choice for a water slide in Lincoln, NE! We came here for a lovely…read moresummer afternoon. The prices are very reasonable and we were happy we were allowed to bring in a reusable water bottle. There are a ton of lounge chairs to sit in. The pool features a special area for small kids with a few small slides and a dumb bucket, a larger pool area with deeper water and lanes marked for lap swimming, and a 0 entry slash around area with fountains. All areas are very fun and full of refreshing water! There is also ample clean restrooms and the option to shower. A small food court offers ice creams, chips, and candy. We got cookie ice cream sandwiches. The star of Star City, however, is the two large water slides. They have an orange slide that is open air and a blue tube slide. The orange slide is slower but longer and very fun because it is open. The blue tub slide zips you down so fast and is unbeatable fun. We came a day that wasn't too busy and the lines were never over 10 minutes. I'd recommend for a fun family friendly day in Lincoln!

The entire pool areas are for people who want to get use to the water! What a great place to learn…read moreto swim! When I was a child the pools were opened from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It was fantastic!! They could stay open until at least 8 pm.

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