11.1.08
LINCOLN PARKS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES UNION PLAZA TIMELESS TILES PROGRAM
The Lincoln Parks Foundation has announced a new program to give people a unique opportunity to support Union Plaza, soon to be Lincoln's newest park at 21st and O Streets.
The Union Plaza Timeless Tiles program allows people to purchase an inscribed, handcrafted tile in honor or memory of a loved one, friend or a special event such as an anniversary, birthday or wedding. The tiles will be placed on one of the colored terraced walls in Union Plaza when it is built in 2011. The cost of each tile is $250. Read full story...
Click here to view the Timeless Tiles order form.
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3.13.08 MAYOR, LINCOLN PARKS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES PARK CAMPAIGN
Union Bank and Trust makes historic gift to community
Mayor Chris Beutler today announced that the new park planned as part of the Antelope Valley Project will be named Union Plaza to recognize a $1.5 million gift from Union Bank and Trust Company. The park will be built along the new waterway in six-acre area between 21st, 22nd, "O" and "R" streets.
"As the largest financial donation our park system has ever received, Union Bank's gift is historic," said Mayor Beutler. "Union Plaza will be like no other park in Lincoln with its fountains, trail connections, amphitheater and other special features. And the park will benefit future generations in many other ways. We believe Union Plaza will attract businesses to the edges of the park, helping to expand our tax base and create more opportunities for growth in Lincoln."
"Lincoln is the headquarters for Union Bank and Trust Company, and the vast majority of our associates live here," said Angie Muhleisen, President and CEO of Union Bank and Trust Company. "On behalf of the ownership and associates of Union Bank, we are very excited to present this gift for Union Plaza. We have a strong desire to give back to the City that has allowed our bank to be so successful. Union Plaza is a unique opportunity to beautify our City and will be a gift to our City that all individuals and families will enjoy for generations to come." Read full story...
2.11.08
Parks Foundation selects Executive Director, Officers, Directors, and Trustees
The Lincoln Parks Foundation is pleased to announce that Jolanda Junge-Kuzma has
been named Executive Director. Jolanda has served for several years on
the Foundation Board as well as the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board. Her knowledge and dedication will help the Foundation to
continue to grow and move forward. Read Full Story....
11.9.07
Lincoln Parks Foundation Wins "My Community, My Choice" Challenge
In a fall 2007 Alltel wireless promotion, "Our Community, Our Choice,"
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. Read Full Story...
The Best Park Story - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
The winners of the Lincoln Parks Foundation Best Park Story were announced at the Anniversary Celebration held on August 22 at the Sunken Gardens. Larry Beaty earned recognition as the top story with his essay titled "A Lifetime Stroll Through the Parks of Lincoln."
Other essays receiving recognition were:
Lincoln Parks Foundation Wins Lincoln-Lancaster County Environmental Award
On Tuesday, June 5, Mayor Chris Buetler presented the Lincoln Parks Foundation with a Lincoln-Lancaster County Environmental Award at the awards luncheon held at the Nebraska Champions Club.
The Lincoln Parks Foundation was recognized for their efforts in renovation of Sunken Gardens in the category of clean up and beautification.
ANTELOPE PARK ROSE GARDEN RENOVATION CAMPAIGN REACHES ITS GOAL
The Lincoln Parks Foundation announced on Monday, May 7, 2007 that the $350,000 goal was reached. See Press Release.
Partnering with the Lincoln Parks Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Department, the Lincoln Rose Society led the campaign. A special thank you goes out to Don Hamann for helping kick this campaign in gear with a generous donation last spring.
Renovation on both, the formal and informal strolling gardens has begun. You can view the progress by visiting the renovation's Photo Book.
The formal garden will be under construction this year and re-opened in 2008 with over 100 varieties of roses, a climbing rose pavilion, new central fountain and more. The informal strolling garden will see minor modifications be opened in 2007 with hardy landscape roses, ornamental grasses and perennials.
More Information....
Paving the Path - Summer Installation
If you ordered a paver for Sunken Gardens before April 25, 2007 and it has not yet been installed, you can expect it to be in place by late June of this summer.
We apologize for this delay and appreciate your patience.
Give A Gift That Lasts Forever
Celebrate graduations, birthdays or anniversaries or memorialize a loved one while supporting Lincoln's beloved parks.
One Flower Forever. This program honors someone special to you while helping the newly-renovated Sunken Gardens. For a one-time donation, a flower will be planted in the Gardens every year in honor of your loved one. More Information....
Paving the Path. Two sizes of bricks are available for personal inscriptions that will be placed in the walkways of Sunken Gardens. More Information....
Bed of Roses. Rose beds in the soon-to-be renovated Antelope Park Rose Garden are available for sponsorship. A rose tile and plaque will be at the foot of each sponsored bed with the donor's choice of wording. A bed can hold anywhere from 12 - 20 roses. More Information....
Fountain Bricks. Once renovated, the new rose garden will display a central fountain surrounded by pavers in a rose formation. Bordering this display will be pavers, in two sizes, available for personal inscriptions. More Information....
Sunken Gardens - Ideal Wedding Location
Replanted every year with unique plants, color schemes and patterns, Sunken Gardens is a beautiful backdrop for a wedding. Each year, over 35 weddings take place in the Gardens - at the waterfall, under the pavilion or in the 'White Garden.' For more information on getting married at Sunken Gardens, contact the Parks & Recreation Department office at 402.441.7847 or visit their web site, keyword: wedding.
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