This has got to be the best lake in Lincoln. If it isn't, please let me know. I love this lake for…read moremany reasons; its beauty, how much easy exercise you can do by simply walking around the lake, it's maintained well, and there's plenty of parking. There are also bathrooms available, picnic tables, benches, many areas to fish for those who have their fishing license, etc. there's even a playground for littles! What I love most is you can do 2 loops around this lake and easily get your 10k+ steps in.

This has the best walking trail in Lincoln. It is roughly 2 miles around the lake interspersed with…read morebenches and parks. Want to lose weight and get in shape in nature? Here you go!!

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.

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.]

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.]

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.

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!

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.

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.