I don't have a dog with me here today, but I did want to stop by and check out this dog park. Very…read morecool to see it and lots of canine activities today. There are two separate areas - a 2.5 acre space for large dogs and a 1.0 acre space for small dogs. The 15 inches or larger is their decider for small and large. The park was well kept but it's clearly summertime because the grass is growing quite a lot. Each park has an entry area where you can securely leash and unleash your dog. The parking lot is a large stone gravel. I'm sure that's needed because of the weather they get here in Nebraska but it's definitely uncomfortable for canine paws. [Review 11365 overall, 1142 of 2019.]

Awesome park! Smaller in size but still very well kept and great place for off leash fun!!read more

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.]

Spring Creek Prairie is a beautiful place to go hiking and also learn about prairie flora and…read morefauna. The Mission: The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center focuses on conservation of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem and the birds that rely on it. The trails are fairly easy to navigate and are open seven days a week from sun up to sun down, even if the visitors center is closed. The visitor center has bathrooms, often a necessity when children are involved. Besides nature displays, the visitor center also has a small gift shop with lots of books, apparel and other gifts. There are some accessible trails, but most are not. It's a beautiful place to appreciate the prairie- a rarity these days.

Visited on a warm Saturday morning, nearly had the place to ourselves!…read more The actual center is a hay bales and stucco building with a nice small gift shop, nice but pretty open hands on area, 'what did you see' board, and so on- all pretty consistent with a small nature center. The person working the desk was very nice and helpful, made sure we had binoculars (even loaned us some to save a trip back to the car), and discussed the lands and trails with enthusiasm. I did not hit the trails, but my wife did and saw the Oregon Trail ruts, deer, lots of birds, and more. She loved the mowed trails, although would have liked a little more help keeping track of where she was or what she was seeing on the trail. Great value and experience for a mere $4 per adult! (Free on Tuesdays.)

Absolutely beautiful, well maintained. It was a very windy day though, no tree coverage so if it's…read morewindy maybe pick another spot.

This place was much harder than it needed to be to find. Google maps took me a really odd way and…read moreeven then I believe I actually drove around it twice before I ignored the directions being given to kind of throw it off (mostly due to the construction that was also going on around it). I then accidentally found it. However, when I did find it, I was pretty happy. I do wish there was more of a resource for finding out about the trails. There was one trail that went kind of through a bunch of trees right to the left of the parking area and I could almost hear a waterfall? river but I could not figure out how to get to it and it was getting late and starting to rain, so I did not feel safe doing a lot of exploring. I absolutely loved walking along some of the trails and over the bridge (although with as strong as the smell was, I feared that I barely missed an encounter with a skunk). I did not do near the amount of walking I could have done due to the time of day and the rain storm coming, but man, I can't wait until I have a day to go back and do some more exploring - this place is fascinating.

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.

Jamaica North Trail is located on the abandoned Union Pacific Corridor train track and connects…read moredowntown Lincoln Haymarket and Pinnacle Bank Arena area with rural Nebraska south of Lincoln. The rails have been removed and converted into a trail with the addition of ground limestone. The limestone is soft underfoot for running but firm under the tire for biking. The trail proceeds south through Wilderness Park and then south across Saltillo Road where it becomes the Homestead trail which extends to Beatrice. If you're in the south, I recommend picking up the trail at Saltillo Road, where there is trailhead parking, allowing one to run either north through miles of forested wilderness area or south through the fields.

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!

Barely even the size of a postage stamp, this small square in downtown is actually quite pretty…read morewith a lovely flower garden, much landscaping and a pretty fountain. It is located in downtown Lincoln next to the Post Office and Courthouse building that was formerly City Hall. There was a homeless man sleeping here when I passed through at 7:30 pm but otherwise the park was in good condition with no litter. Perhaps earlier in the day, a nice spot to enjoy lunch away from the office. [Review 11381 overall, 1158 of 2019.]