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Parks
Over 6,000 acres of public parks featuring public golf courses, lakes, swimming pools, picnic facilities, playgrounds, nearly 80 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, an observatory, recreation centers, and a tennis complex offering year round play.
(402) 441-7847
Parks and Recreation Site: parks.lincoln.ne.gov
- Antelope Park & Sunken Gardens
23rd and N to 33rd and Sheridan Blvd.Take time to smell the roses!
Antelope Park is a particularly beautiful park offering extensive facilities, including Rose Gardens, Sunken Gardens, fountains, statues, Lincoln Children's Zoo, a recreation center, a play center, a golf course, trails system, tennis courts, swimming pool and several playground areas and is accessible for all children. This park appears to be several parks as it is bisected by many streets.Sunken Gardens, at South 27th Street and Capitol Parkway, is a beautiful terraced garden featuring thousands of annuals, reflecting ponds, waterfall, paved pathways with donated engraved concrete pavers that memorialize special people and events, restrooms and an ornate gazebo. The gardens are ADA accessible.
Ager Play Center
Large indoor play structure designed for kids at least three years old and under four feet tall (for safety reasons the height restriction is firm.) Playground equipment, indoor track complete with kiddie vehicles and snack area provide a fun environment. Separate toddler area for children who aren't quite three year's old.Hours: Sessions change seasonally. Call for current times.
Cost: Minimal charge for everyone over 1 year old, including adults.1300 S. 27th Street
(402) 441-6788Antelope Park Playground at Memorial Drive off A Street in Antelope Park is accessible for all children.
- Hazel Abel Park
This quaint, Renaissance-style park includes a gazebo, fountain, play area and benches all surrounded by an ornate cast iron fence. It is tucked away in Lincoln's historic Near South neighborhood.
Hours: Sunrise to midnight
18th & E Streets
- Holmes Park & Lake
The man-made lake is the center feature of Holmes Park and is a Lincoln favorite for non-motorized boating, picnicking and fishing. The park also offers ball diamonds, playground, golf course and Hyde Memorial Observatory. In winter, part of the lake is cleared of snow for ice skating and sledders fill the hills.
70th & Normal Blvd.
- Nebraska Statewide Arboretums
The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is a remarkable network of arboretum sites, parks, historic properties and other public landscapes working together to enrich lives through the beauty and wonder of plants. The statewide network includes over 90 affiliate sites, 15 of which are in the Lincoln area.
For information about NSA or for a guide to NSA sites in Lincoln, call 472-2971 or visit arboretum.unl.edu.
Alice Abel Arboretum
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 St. Paul Avenue
(402) 465-7530Downtown Lincoln Arboretum
66 square blocks downtown
(402) 441-0020Governor's Mansion
1425 H Street
(402) 471-3466Lincoln Children's Zoo
1222 S. 27th Street
(402) 475-6741Lincoln Regional Center Arboretum
Van Dorn and Folsom streets
(402) 471-4444 - By appointmentLower Platte South NRD
3125 Portia Street
(402) 476-2729Mayor's Water Conservation Task Force Garden
2021 N. 27th Street
(402) 441-5930Nebraska State Capitol
1445 K Street
(402) 471-0491Pioneers Park Nature Center
3201 S. Coddington
(402) 441-8708Sunken Gardens
SW corner of 27th and Capitol Pkwy.
(402) 441-7847Taylor Park
66th Street and Taylor Park Drive
(402) 489-3006Joshua C. Turner Arboretum
Union College
3800 S. 48th Street
(402) 486-2536University of Nebraska Lincoln
Botanical Garden and Arboretum
12 garden areas on both City and East campuses.
(402) 472-2679Wyuka Cemetary
3600 O Street
(402) 474-3600 - Pioneers Park & Nature Center
The 1,100-acre park includes splendid examples of public art, an outdoor amphitheater, picnic areas, hiker/biker trails, ponds, a sled run and a golf course. Gifted to the city in 1928 by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Harris, it was designed by Lincoln's Ernst Herminghaus and was placed on the National Register of outstanding landscape architecture in 1993. The two entrances to the park are graced by life-size statues of a bison and an elk. The "Smoke Signal," a 14-foot likeness of Chief Red Cloud, was erected in 1935, and stands proudly on a geologically interesting outcrop of Dakota sandstone. During the dedication ceremony, chiefs and members of the Omaha, Winnebago, Sioux and Ponca Indian tribes sat on horseback facing the setting sun. The "Columns," a favorite spot for weddings, are remnants from the 1907 remodeling of the Federal Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. Pinewood Bowl, a natural outdoor amphitheater, is the site of a summer musical and other community events. The park can be reached using the Bison Trail, part of the 99-mile hiker/biker city trail system.Park Hours: Open daily until sunset.
Pioneers Park Nature Center
At the southwest corner of Pioneers Park stands a 668-acre Nature Center. It features eight miles of walking trails that meander along ponds, through tallgrass prairie, woodlands and wetlands, and across a stream. A herd of bison, elk and deer, wild turkey, hawks and owls are exhibited in their natural Nebraska habitat along the Nature Center trails. Herb, bird and butterfly gardens bloom. Two interpretive buildings contain small animal and hands-on exhibits dedicated to the plants and animals of Nebraska. A variety of public programs for all ages are offered in every season. Admission is free.
Nature Center Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
noon-5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.3201 S. Coddington
(402) 441-7895Web Links:
City of Lincoln -Parks & Recreation Department
Pioneers Park Nature Center - Spring Creek Prairie
Take in the vast beauty, and experience the sights, sounds and scents of this 800-acre tallgrass prairie education center and visit the new straw-bale education building. Only 20 minutes southwest of Lincoln, the center offers miles of walking trails that wind through prairie, wetlands and woodlands. Wagon trail ruts are visible from the Nebraska City-Fort Kearny cutoff, for which the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, or by appointment.
Weekend hours seasonal. Closed holidays.Cost: Admission fee
11700 SW 100 Street, Denton
(402) 797-2301
www.springcreekprairie.orgDirections: From I-80 take Exit 397 (Highway 77) south about 6 miles to W. Denton Road (stoplight). Turn west and go 7 miles. At the four-way stop in Denton, continue straight (west) for 1/2 mile to SW 98th Street. Turn south and proceed 3 miles. After the curves, you will see the mailbox and driveway on the left.
- Trails
Lincoln’s extensive trail system has been recognized as some of the best in the nation. More than 126 miles of trails are available for walking, hiking, running, biking and rollerblading. Most are paved.
The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District has a limestone trail along Salt Creek, from Calvert Street to Rosa Parks Way. The NRD also maintains MoPac East, east of 84th Street.
Pioneers Park and the trails around the Nature Center attract naturalists. Trails throughout the seven-mile-long Wilderness Park also are popular for viewing birds, deer and other wildlife.
For more information on local trails, go to http://www.gptn.org. - Veterans Memorial Garden
Located east of Auld Recreation Center at 1650 Memorial Drive, the Garden has more than 21 memorials and over 3,000 "Bricks of Remembrance" honoring veterans of foreign wars. Memorials include World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Pearl Harbor, Airborne, Air Force, Coast Guard, Disabled Veterans, Ex-Prisoners of War, K-9 Corps, China-Burma-India, Medical, Purple Heart, Military Women, Special Forces, Merchant Marines, Seabees, Naval Armed Guard and Tuskegee Airmen/Buffalo Soldiers.
- Wilderness Park
Lose yourself in nature. Lincoln's largest park covers more than 1,475 acres and features over 22 miles of bridle, hiking and biking trails.
The trails begin in southwest Lincoln at South 1st and Park Blvd. with additional parking areas at South 27th and Saltillo Road, South 14th and Rokeby Road and approximately South First Street and Pioneers Blvd, Old Cheney Road and Calvert Street.
Sports
For those sports enthusiasts, Lincoln has it all! If you’re looking for a morning round of golf, a couple of hours at the batting cages, or just an afternoon at the pool, look no further than your own Star City. Or take in the chance to attend a Husker football, baseball, or volleyball game and become a part of Nebraska’s sea of red!
- Auto Racing
Eagle Raceway
America’s Home Trackwww.eagleraceway.com
Directions: 12 miles east of Lincoln on U.S. 34 (10 miles south of I-80 Greenwood Interchange on U.S. 63)Ticket information: (402) 781-2243 or office (402) 238-2595
Track: one-third mile dirt
Season: April-September. Races weekly Saturday nights.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for youth, 5 and under free. Higher for special events. Handicapped accessible.
Nebraska Raceway Park
www.neracewaypark.com
Directions: 20 minutes east of Lincoln off I-80 at Exit 420Ticket information: (402) 342-3453 or (402) 659-3301
Track: Comprised of the following facilities:
I-80 Speedway - Half mile semi-banked dirt oval
Little Sunset Speedway – Eighth mile dirt oval for Go-Karts
Soaring Edge Motocross Park – MX riding and racingSeason: I-80 Speedway season runs mid-April to mid-September. Little Sunset Speedway features a variety of child and adult go-kart divisions and the Soaring Edge Motocross Park features MX racing from April to September as well as a weekly MX practice schedule. I-80 Speedway also hosts numerous special events featuring Super Late Models and ASCS Sprint Cars throughout the season. A NASCAR home track where Carl Edwards calls home.
Cost: Check website for pricing.
WaveLink Raceway Park
www.wavelinkracewaypark.com
Directions: Three miles east of 84th Street and Cornhusker Highway, or 1/4 mile east of the U.S. 6 and I-80 interchange.Ticket information: (402) 786-5588
Track: one-eighth mile
Season: April-October. Saturdays racing go-karts on the main dirt oval track; Sundays micro sprints race.
- Batting Cages
Adventure Golf Center
Three baseball, three softball cages.Hours: Open Mid-March - October
56th and Old Cheney Road
(402) 421-2254Champions Fun Center
5 batting cages with 2 speeds of baseball, Little League-AAA, as well as slow and fast pitch softball.15th and Cornhusker Highway
(402) 434-7066
www.championsfuncenter.com - Bird Watching
- Bowling
Champions Fun Center
15th and Cornhusker Highway
(402) 434-7066Hollywood Bowl
920 N. 48th Street
(402) 466-1911Madsen's Bowling & Billiards Center
4700 Dudley Street
(402) 467-3249Parkway Lanes
2555 S. 48th Street
(402) 483-7763.Sun Valley Lanes
321 Victory Lane
(402) 475-3469 - Cross Country Skiing
Lincoln parks offer a great diversity of terrain. Two excellent parks for cross country skiing are Wilderness Park, with 15 miles of tree-lined trails, and Pioneers Park, with large stands of wooded areas and challenging slopes. Park areas are open 7 a.m. to sunset. Because of the danger to turf, no skiing or sledding is allowed on city golf courses.
- Fishing & Hunting
Below is a listing of Fishing and Boating opportunities
in and around Lincoln. Most lakes offer Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Bullhead and carp. State park permit required at state recreation areas (SRA). Fishing permit required at all areas. To verify license fees, call (402) 471-0641.Bluestem SRA
2 1/2 miles west of Sprague
Facilities: 325 surface acres, 417 land acres. RV dump station; three boat ramps.
Other fish: Flathead Catfish.Bowling Lake
NW 48th and W. Superior streets
Fishing: 12 surface acres, trolling motor only.
Other fish: Crappie, Carp and Trout (seasonal).Branched Oak SRA
3 miles north of Malcolm; 4 miles west of Raymond
Facilities: 1,800 surface acres, 3,960 land acres. Eight boat ramps; two fish-cleaning stations. No boating restrictions, except 5 mph in North Beach Arm and in Marina Bay.
Other fish: Wipers, Walleye, White Perch, Flathead Catfish. (Note special regulations).Conestoga SRA
1 1/2 miles north of Denton
Facilities: 230 surface acres, 486 land acres. Boat ramp; fish-cleaning station.
Other fish: Wipers, Walleye, Saugeye.Hedgefield WMA
4 miles southeast of Hickman
Facilities: 44 surface acres, 71 land acres. Non-powered and electric boats. No camping.Holmes Lake
70th and Van Dorn streets
Fishing: 100 surface acres; boat dock; trolling motor only. Rainbow Trout are stocked each fall and winter.
Other fish: Flathead Catfish, Wipers, White Perch, Saugeye. No swimming.Killdeer WMA
2 1/2 miles north of Martell.
Facilities: 20 surface acres, 69 land acres. Non-powered and electric boats only.Meadowlark Lake Lower Platte South NRD
6 1/2 miles west, 1 mile north of Agnew
Facilities: 55 surface acres. 5 mph boat speed limit. Tent camping only.Oak Lake
First and Sun Valley streets
Fishing: 47 surface acres; boat dock; trolling motor only.
Other fish: Green Sunfish.Olive Creek SRA
3 miles southeast of Kramer
Facilities: 175 surface acres, 437 land acres. 5 mph wakeless boating; boat ramp.Pawnee SRA
3 1/2 miles northwest of Emerald
Facilities: 740 surface acres, 1,804 land acres. Three boat ramps; fish-cleaning station. No boating restrictions, except 5 mph in Marina Bay and around ramps. Other fish: White Bass, Walleye, Saugeye, Drum, Flathead catfish.Salt Creek
Fish in Wilderness Park where Saltillo Road crosses Salt Creek up to West Van Dorn; where Salt Creek crosses West A Street; and just east of North 14th Street where Oak Creek and Salt Creek join.Stagecoach SRA
2 miles southwest of Hickman
Facilities: 195 surface acres, 412 land acres. 5 mph wakeless boating; boat ramp. Handicap fishing pier.
Other fish: Wipers.Teal WMA
8 1/2 miles northeast of Wilbur
Facilities: 27 surface acres, 66 land acres. Non-powered or electric boats only. No camping. Poor Fishing.
Other Fish: Flathead Catfish.Twin Lakes Wilderness WMA
1 mile northwest of Pleasant Dale
Facilities: 255 surface acres, 1,105 land acres. Non-powered or electric-powered boats only.
Other fish: Walleye.Wagon Train SRA
2 miles east of Hickman
Facilities: 315 surface acres, 746 land acres. 5 mph wakeless boating; boat ramp.Yankee Hill WMA
3 1/2 miles southeast of Denton.
Facilities: 210 surface acres, 728 land acres. Non-powered or electric boats only. One boat ramp. No camping.
Other fish: Walleye.Hunting
For specific dates and fee information call the Nebraska Game and Parks Commision at (402) 471-0641. - Golf
Challenge yourself at one of Lincoln's many picturesque golf courses. For general information, call the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department at (402) 441-7847 or visit http://parks.lincoln.ne.gov/golf. Call individual courses to arrange tee times.
City Golf Courses
Highlands Golf Course
18-hole, par 72 course
Opened in 1993, this is the newest of the city courses. A links style course and stern test for all playing levels.5501 N.W. 12th Street
(402) 441-6081
http://highlandsgolfcourse.netHolmes Park Golf Course
18-hole, par 72 course
Opened in 1965 with rolling hills and large greens, this course is a beautiful trial for your game with many Midwest scenic views.3701 S. 70th Street
(402) 441- 8960
http://holmesparkgolfcourse.comJim Ager Memorial Junior Golf Course
9-hole, par 27 course
Opened in 1967 and donated to the youth of Lincoln. Everyone can enjoy a round at this gem of par 3’s, but youth receive preferential treatment.3761 Normal Blvd.
(402) 441-8963
http://agergolf.comMahoney Golf Course
18-hole, par 70 course
Opened in 1977, this course can be a relaxing challenge or a good test of ability.7900 Adams Street
(402) 441-8969Pioneers Golf Course
18-hole, par 71 course
Opened in 1930, one of the oldest public courses in the Midwest. An 18 hole test with only grass bunkers and large trees.3403 W. Van Dorn
(402) 441-8966
http://pioneersgolf.comOther Public Courses
Crooked Creek Golf Club
18-hole course, par 72 course
An outstanding championship golf course with five sets of tees to choose from for varied difficulty.333 S. 134th Street
(402) 489-7899
www.crookedcreekgolfclub.comHidden Valley Golf Club
18-hole course, par 70 course
This layout sprawls across a lush tree-lined valley and two slopes southeast of Lincoln. A creek meanders across the course to feed two ponds, which come into play on several of the imaginatively designed holes.10501 Pine Lake Road
(402) 483-2532
www.hiddenvalleylincoln.comHiMark Golf Course
27-hole course, all three courses are par 36
This course offers a spectacular 27-hole layout and is open year round to the public. HiMark is located in southeast Lincoln and has been voted the "Best Greens in Lincoln" and is perfect for all skill levels. The facilities include a seasonal golf lounge and two banquet rooms perfect for groups of all sizes.8901 Augusta Drive
(402) 488-7888
www.himarkgolf.comThe Links at Lincoln
9-hole course
An affordable luxury golf club with a challenging 9-hole regulation golf course and use of the Clubhouse Grill, Club Room, Game Room, Fitness Center and Golf Shop.375 Fletcher Avenue
(402) 476-1012Pine Lake Golf and Tennis
9-hole, par 3 course
Challenging par 3 course offers reasonable rates and a family atmosphere.6601 S. 84th Street
(402) 488-7105Wilderness Ridge Golf Club
18-hole championship course, 9 hole executive course, par 71
Wilderness Ridge is the most unique golf course in the state. Granite boulder-lined ponds and streams, waterfalls, bent grass fairways, more than 6,000 trees, and a 37,000 square foot log and stone lodge clubhouse create a fantastic resort style golfing experience. Also, home of the Nebraska Golf Academy, Lincoln’s only year-round practice facility.1800 Wilderness Woods Place
(402) 434-5106
www.wildernessridgegolf.comYankee Hill Country Club
18 holes, par 72
Located in south Lincoln, Yankee Hill is one of the finest semi-private golf clubs in Nebraska. The 18-hole championship golf course features seven lakes and a large waterfall that cascades through part of the course. With five sets of tees, the golf course offers a wide variety of distances that will appeal to the beginner golfer, challenge the expert golfer and anything in between. Yankee Hill Country Club is known for having some of the best greens in the state, as well as a perfectly manicured golf course.7600 San Mateo Lane
(402) 421-1700
www.yankeehillcc.com - Handball / Racquetball
There nearly 60 handball and racquetball courts at a number of locations around Lincoln. A membership or a non-member fee is required to use most courts.
Downtown YMCA
1039 P Street
(402) 434-9230Lincoln Racquet Club
5300 Old Cheney Road
(402) 423-2511Prairie Life Center
1305 S. 70th Street
(402) 483-2322Prairie Life Center West
330 W. P Street
(402) 475-3386Sports Courts of Lincoln
222 N. 44th Street
(402) 475-5686Universilty of Nebraska Campus Recreation Center
841 N. 14th Street
(402) 472-3467 - Hockey / Lincoln Stars
Lincoln Stars Ice Box
Public ice skating. Sports a 200- by 85-foot regulation skating rink. Call for the open skating schedules or visit the website.Hours: Hours vary, October through April
Cost: Admission and skate rental vary1800 State Fair Park Drive
(402) 474-7827, Ext. 2.
www.lincolnstars.com - Ice SkatingOutdoor Ice Skating
Outdoor rinks are prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department throughout the ice skating season. They are open for public use until 11 p.m. each night. Call 441-7847 to inquire about ice conditions.
Holmes Lake, 70th and Normal Blvd., east portion
Oak Lake Park, Charleston and Sun Valley Blvd.Indoor Ice Skating
Lincoln Stars Ice Box
Sports a 200- by 85-foot regulation skating rink. For the open-skating schedules, call 474-7827 or visit the website. Public ice skating October through April.1800 State Fair Park Drive
474-7827
www.lincolnstars.com - Miniature GolfAdventure Golf CenterGet your competitive juices going in a family-friendly atmosphere with two 18-hole courses; six batting cages, an arcade, and a clubhouse with snack bar.Hours: Mid-March through mid-October.56th Street and Old Cheney Rd.
(402) 421-2254Champions Fun CenterHave fun on the ¼ mile go-kart track, putt through the 18-hole miniature golf course. Fly high in the sky on the 4-story Free Fall or launch a water balloon at your opponent in the Water Wars. Try the 70 arcade games, take a crack at the batting cages, or get rolling with some bowling in the 8-lane bowling center. Cosmic bowling is available Thursday-Sunday. Kids will love to bounce in a room of balls, slide down a twisty slide and climb in the two-story indoor Adventure Maze.
Hours: Summer: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-midnight Fr.-Sat., Noon-11 p.m. Sun.Winter: Noon-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; Noon-midnight Fri.; 10 a.m.-midnight Sat.
15th & Cornhusker Highway, 434-7066 - Skating
Lincoln is home to USA Roller Sports. Two roller skating rinks are available to the public as well as two skate parks.
Peter Pan Skate Park
3250 "X" Street
(402) 441-7847Tierra Skate Park
24th and Tierra
(402) 441-7847Outdoor, modular unit skate parks. Posted rules and regulations.
Hours: Skating permitted during daylight hours only.
Cost: No feeSkate Zone
Roller skating.Hours: Hours vary, open evenings and weekends.
Cost: Prices Vary300 N. 48th St.
(402) 466-6767
www.skatezonerocks.com - Sledding
Pioneers Park is a beautiful winter park with a ramp for sledding. Open 7 a.m. to sundown in winter. However, when the snow cover is adequate for good sledding, the ramp area is lighted and open for use until 11 p.m.
- Swimming
SWIMMING POOLS
Outdoor public swimmimg pools are open 1-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through the summer, weather permitting.All pools close for the season in late August. Call pool for fees.
No swimming is allowed in the lakes at city parks.Arnold Heights
4000 N.W. 46th Street
(402) 441-7829Ballard
3901 N. 66th Street
(402) 441-7898Belmont
1245 Manatt Streets
(402) 441-7826Eden
4400 Antelope Creek Road
(402) 441-7827Irvingdale
1900 Van Dorn Street
(402) 441-7828Meadow Heights
900 W. Avon Lane
(402) 441-7833Woods Memorial
3200 J Streets
(402) 441-7782Public Aquatic Centers
Star City Shores
4375 S. 33rd Ct.
(402) 441-6670
Open daily 12:30-8 p.m.
This family water park features zero-depth entry, creating a shoreline effect and boasts two big slides, water sprays, special areas for small children, family dressing rooms and ample concessions area. Special feature is sand volleyball courts.Highlands Aquatics Center
5511 N.W. 12th St.
(402) 441-7800
Open daily 12:30-8 p.m.
Zero depth entry, fully accessible. Drop slide and other amenities.University Place Aquatics Center
2000 N. 48th St.
(402) 441-7834
Open 1-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Zero depth entry, fully accessible. Drop slide and other amenities. - Tennis
Public courts
Nebraska Tennis Center
The ultimate tennis experience in Lincoln features six year-round climate controlled courts and 12 additional outdoor courts. Lincoln's only FREE year-round indoor/outdoor court time. Recognized as the 2008 Nebraska Tennis Association's Facility of the Year. Participate in our in-house leagues or sharpen your strokes and skills with one of the certified teaching professionals. A full-service clubhouse features an elite fitness center, men’s and women’s dressing rooms, lounge and Pro Shop.
7620 N. 70th Street
(402) 464-1682
www.nebraskatenniscenter.comWoods Park Tennis Center
The center offers leagues for men, women and seniors; lessons for juniors and adults, beginners and advanced players; adult and junior team tennis; tournaments and events including the prestigious Lincoln Cup; and open court time. Open to the public, no membership required. Fifteen premium surfaced, asphalt courts, six are covered for indoor play during any weather. Stop by for a free tour.33rd and J streets
(402) 441-7095
www.lincolntennis.comPublic Courts
There is no charge to play at the other city-managed courts, which are scattered around town at 24 sites (parks and high schools). Some courts are lighted.The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has 30 outdoor courts open to the public - 24 on City campus, six on East Campus and most are lighted.
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College and Southeast Community College also have courts.
Private Courts
Most local health clubs have tennis courts available to members or for daily fees.The Lincoln Racquet Club has the most at seven courts, with five of them indoors.
(402) 423-2511 - University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium
The stadium is located between 10th Street and Stadium Drive on UNL’s City Campus. Self-guided tours can be taken seven days a week in the North Stadium, but only Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through West Stadium and Osborne Athletic Complex.
Pre-arranged guided tours take place Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 -
11:30 a.m. and include all of the places on the self-guided tour plus the Press Box
Level 6 and into the Hawks Championship Center.To make tour arrangements, call 472-3333.
For ticket information, call 472-3111 or 800-8BIGRED or visit www.huskers.com.
- Volleyball
Spikes Volleyball Beach
Twelve lighted outdoor and 4 indoor volleyball courts open to the public during the day. Leagues start at 6 pm.2230 Judson
(402) 477-1175
www.spikesbbg.comAbbott Sports Complex
Eleven indoor courts. 6x6 and 4x4 coed, men's, women's and juniors leagues weeknights. Coed open gyms weekends.Hours: Office - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Facility - 5:30-10 p.m. weeknights
8:30 a.m. - closed weekends7600 N. 70th Street
(402) 464-5335
www.abbottsports.com - Cornhusker Football - September through November
The University of Nebraska Cornhuskers have eight home games in 2008 at Memorial Stadium. Named to honor World War I veterans, the stadium holds more than 81,000 and on home-game days becomes the state's third-largest "city." the home of the Huskers has been sold out since 1962.
The stadium is located at "T" Street and Stadium Drive on UNL's City Campus. Self-guided tours can be taken seven days a week in the North Stadium and Osborne Athletic Complex, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Pre-arranged guided tours take place Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and include all of the places on the self-guided tour plus the Press Box Level 6, into the Hawks Championship Center and onto the field.
Tour arrangements: (402) 472-3333
Ticket Information: (402) 472-3111 or 800-8-BigRed
Parking Information:
- Saltdogs Baseball / Haymarket Park
Haymarket Park baseball stadium and softball complex, seats 4,500+ people. Grassy berm seating provides for approximately 4,000 more. In addition, there are 16 luxury suites; some are available for rent on a game-by-game basis.
The unique stadium, located at Line Drive and Sun Valley Blvd., is just a few minutes from Downtown Lincoln and may be reached via West "O" Street.
The Lincoln Saltdogs pro baseball team will by vying for a playoff spot in the newly created American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, North Division. The players have a 95 day season and games are scheduled for at least 90 of those days, with 48 of those games at home.
Cost: Ticket prices are affordable for families.
403 Line Drive Circle
(402) 474-2254
www.saltdogs.com
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