The Lincoln Parks Foundation secures and manages time, treasure, and talent resources for the betterment of Lincoln's parks and recreation facilities and programs.
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Our green spaces, gardens, swimming pools and playing fields are truly Lincoln's backyard. Every year, Lincoln residents can attend over 300 different after school, evening and summer classes at neighborhood Recreation Centers to learn about everything from aerobics, to building birdfeeders, to babysitting techniques, and foreign languages.
We support growth in Lincoln and understand that growth needs to be supported. While boasting 125 parks, 128 miles of trails, 10 pools, 5 recreation centers, and 5 public golf courses the Parks and Recreation System is lagging behind the City's growth. It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain the current level of park use while trying to maintain the system for future generations. Having excellent amenities like these in our community is important for economic development and families.
As a private 501 (c) 3 non profit organization we work in partnership with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department. The Lincoln Parks Foundation enlists the help of individuals, corporate donors, and other charitable foundations in our efforts to sustain and improve our excellent parks system. Private support is essential. Every dollar counts. Your help is needed.
AWARDS...
2009 Lincoln Parks Foundation accepts $1000 donation to Union Plaza through Bentley Systems Be Inspired Awards Competition. The Antelope Valley project won a Special Recognition Award Sustaining Our Environment for ..."transcending multiple categories, this project was nominated by jurors themselves as best exemplifying Bentley's mission of Sustaining Infrastructure."
2007 Lincoln Parks Foundation Wins Lincoln-Lancaster County Environmental Award for our efforts in clean up/beautification; improvement in the area's visual quality
2007 Lincoln Parks Foundation wins "Our Community, Our Choice," challenge sponsored by Alltel. The Lincoln Parks Foundation won $15,000 after receiving the greatest number of votes from Alltel customers, edging out Lincoln-Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity and The Lincoln Food Bank, two very strong nonprofits in the area. In addition, all three charities received $10,000 worth of supplies for their organization. The Lincoln Parks Foundation received $10,000 worth of park benches, trees, picnic tables and more, as well as the $15,000 check from Alltel.
