Lincoln Parks and Recreation

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[Lincoln Parks and Recreation @LnkParksRec]

🚧 TRAIL CLOSURE 🚧 Portions of the Rock Island Trail next to Cascade Fountain and the Billy Wolff Trail underpass at 27th St. and Capital Pkwy will temporarily close on Wed., April 8, for railing work. Closures will be marked, and area is expected to reopen Thursday, 4/9.

[Lincoln Parks and Recreation @LnkParksRec]

While MLB gets ready for spring training, our Ballfields and Park Operations teams are already hard at work on much-needed renovations at Densmore. Stay tuned for more progress, talented crews and fields that will be ready to play ball.

Bring on the 2026 season! ⚾️

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Calling all softball players to the field! Registration for the 2026 summer league is now open. 🥎💚

Visit https://t.co/LIgr9voTgR for details on how to register today!

#recreation #parksandrec #softball #LNK

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It’s Superb Owl Sunday!!!🦉

#SuperbOWL #Owls #parksandrec #nature

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Check out our turkey vultures' Super Bowl predictions! Do you think they got it right? Comment below!

#turkeyvultures #superbowl #predictions #LNK

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It’s chilly outside but our staff are pumped up for the first day of Summer Day Camp registration. 💚 ☀️ Day Camp Open House goes until 7pm!
Register here: 🔗 https://t.co/MMIvTcQB9Z #daycamp #summer

[Lincoln Parks and Recreation @LnkParksRec]

It's super chilly outside🥶 and we're getting ready for summer.🌞 Mark your calendars for all things #LNK #SummerDayCamps!
Monday, Jan. 26, Registration opens at 10 a.m.!
Open House: 5-7 PM, Find a camp, meet staff, and interpreters available, Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr.

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Ready to make your child's summer memorable? 🌞 Don't miss out on our fun and engaging golf camps, nature camps, and Summer Day Camps! Limited spots available across Lincoln. 🏌️‍♂️Registration starts Monday, January 26, at 10 am. https://t.co/Er9yZb4r2r!

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DETOUR: Use north side sidewalk of Superior St. Access is at the signaled crosswalks at Industrial Ave. or North 33rd St. to reach the Salt Creek Levee Trail or reconnect with the Superior St. Trail. Crosswalk access may be unavailable during work.🧵 2/2

[Lincoln Parks and Recreation @LnkParksRec]

🚧 Temporary Superior Street Trail Closure through the end of January 🚧

The Superior Street Trail is now closed for utility work near the intersection of North 33rd Street and Superior Street. Work by LES is expected to be completed by the end of January.
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[Lincoln Parks and Recreation @LnkParksRec]

🚧 Temporary MoPac Trail Closure on Jan 7-8 🚧

A portion of the MoPac Trail between North 48th and North 56th streets will close from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, for tree work. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, January 8.

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Looks like Santa made an early stop at Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln! Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and cheer.

#MerryChristmas #Santa

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Congratulations to John Lamer on his 127-yard hole-in-one on hole 4 at Highlands Golf Course with an 8 iron. Witnesses include Cody, Rico, John Lamer, Alan, Jim, and Dick. Congrats again!

#LNK #holeinone

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Winter Nature Camps empower campers to discover, connect, and thrive in the great outdoors.
📆 December 22, 23, 29, 30, and 31
⏰ 8 am - 530 pm
📍 Lynn Johnson Outdoor Education Building
💲 $48/day
🔗 Register online: https://t.co/yn7bGPNgT9

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Does your middle schooler love #STEM challenges? Check out the new 🤖 Irving Robotics at Irving Recreation Center!

📆 Saturdays from Jan. 24 -Feb. 28 from 10 am-Noon
💲$95
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/w7aSWk4oAd
No prior experience needed—just curiosity and creativity!

[Lincoln Parks and Recreation @LnkParksRec]

Keech Park, 1500 Superior St., will be closed December 15-22, for road repair work. The portion of Old Glory Road that runs through the park, between North 14th Street and Bel-Ridge Drive, will also be closed. Driveways and Eiseley Branch Library will remain open.

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Respect and admire the incredible bison and wildlife at Pioneers Park Nature Center from a safe distance—they're wild and deserve our admiration! Let's show our appreciation by never feeding or disturbing them.

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'Tis the season of gifting, and we are excited to announce one of the best gifts!

Our newest member of the Pioneers Park Nature Center is a 7-year-old female #bison from Crane Trust near Wood River, Nebraska. Read about the new bison here: https://t.co/lQfAoPZ7Ty #LNK #bison

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Dist Supervisor Aaron Druery received the Lead Ignitor Award for his leadership in prescribed fire education, outreach, and implementation across Nebraska. His passion, past and present teams, continues to advance safe, effective, and ecologically vital practices. 3/3

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🔥 We’re thrilled to celebrate two statewide honors earned at the 11th Annual Nebraska Prescribed Burn Association Conference last week — and they’re a testament to the passion, expertise, and teamwork that power our prescribed fire program.
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#LNK #PrescribedFire

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The team received an Organizational Award recognizing our continued leadership in bringing prescribed fire back to Nebraska’s fire-dependent ecosystems. The award reflects yrs of thoughtful stewardship, public education, and responsible fire management across our park system. 2/3