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We Love Our Parks
The Lincoln Parks Foundation Mission Statement:
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit corporation, was established in 1992 to provide "margin of quality" financing to the City of Lincoln Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department and local organizations by securing, managing and allocating private funding over and above the responsibility of city government, all in an effort to ensure the continued development and betterment of a quality parks and recreational system in the community.
Our green spaces, gardens, swimming pools and playing fields are truly Lincoln's backyard. Every year, Lincoln residents attend over 300 after school, evening and summer classes at neighboring Recreation Centers learning everything from aerobics and building birdfeeders to babysitting techniques and foreign languages.
As Lincoln grows, demands are mounting. While boasting 83 playgrounds, 11 pools, 7 recreation centers and 64 miles of commuter / recreation trails, 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.
As a non-profit organization, working in partnership with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department, the Lincoln Parks Foundation enlists individuals, corporations and foundations in its efforts to sustain and improve the system. Private support is essential. Every dollar counts. Your help is needed.
The Foundation promises to:- Acquire, protect and enhance land for parks, trails and open spaces.
- Improve and expand existing sports fields and facilities.
- Provide an effective Planned Giving Program.
- Build a strong organization capable of realizing our mission.
We hope you visit other areas of the site to read more about our endeavors, view the events calendar, catch up on recent news items and learn how you can help support our mission.
See you in the Parks!
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