Bringing Lincoln’s Parks to Life
Join Us in Making Lincoln a Great Place to Live.
Our Parks
Lincoln’s Best Kept Secret
Thanks to our community’s generosity, Lincoln’s park system ranks in the top third in the U.S.
Your gifts help us keep it that way.
%
of Lincoln residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park.
Parks
Playgrounds
Miles of Trails
Public Pools
Dog Runs
Golf Courses
recreation & community centers
+ Street Trees
Park Facilities That Need Your Support
Why We’re Here
We’re the non-profit partner of our city Parks and Recreation department.
Our foundation is here to bring more health, connection, and joy to Lincoln by keeping parks and rec experiences accessible — now and into the future.
Together, we can raise funds to improve our parks and create new public spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Our Mission
“Lincoln Parks Foundation improves the quality of life in Lincoln by cultivating and stewarding generosity to ensure that Lincoln’s parks are vibrant and accessible now and for future generations.”
Stories
Bill Roehrs – Pickleball Lincoln
“Lincoln’s Parks and Recreation are FOR EVERYONE and pickleball plays a fundamental role in bringing people together.”
David and Rita Beck – Sunken Gardens Lincoln
“Lincoln’s parks have given us a shared drive to give back to our communities.”
Myka Murrell – Golf at Jim Ager
“Everyone can learn to golf at Ager.”