 $2 for Trees
Advocacy
Antelope Park Rose Garden Renovation
Donation Forms
Friends of Lincoln Parks Foundation
Legacy Tree Grove Program
Lincoln Cares
Mini Grants
Pioneers Park Nature Center
Story Contest
Sunken Gardens Renovation
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| Historic Sherman Field is located at 2nd & South Streets |
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Sherman Field Forever
From 1947 to 1961, Sherman Field was home to a Minor League Baseball team. Players including Satchel Paige, Nellie Fox and Bobby Shantz graced this field before moving to the Major Leagues.
Since 1961, the field has been used for American Legion and High School youth baseball. Over 6,000 boys of summer have learned to win and lose on these grounds. One of the best Husker Baseball teams ever included players who grew up in part on Sherman Field -- Joba Chamberlain, Alex Gordon, Jeff Christy and Andy Gerch.
If you are interested in supporting this effort with your time or financial resources please contact Steve Hiller at 402-441-8266 or Susan Larson Rodenberg at 402-440-3227
*Please note Sherman Field pavers are no longer available for purchase as of 5-1-12. Please contact the Lincoln Parks Foundation for more information at 402-441-8258.
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| Nebraska's Centennial Mall is located along the North axis of the State Capitol Building, extending 7 blocks from K Street to R Street in downtown Lincoln |
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Revitalizing Nebraska's Centennial Mall
Centennial Mall is one of four axial malls and view corridors envisioned by Bertram Goodhue renowned designer of the State Capitol Building. Centennial Mall as it exists today was designed by Larry Enersen. The two southern blocks and the two northern blocks are closed to vehicular traffic. The central three blocks are open. The Enersen design is a series of stepped planes with concrete pavement, turf or fountains. The Mall is flanked by Red Oaks framing the Capitol vista.
The Mall was dedicated in 1968 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Statehood of Nebraska. During the intervening 40 years, the infrastructure and landscape plantings of along the Mall have become aged to the point of deteriorating and are beyond the point of practical repair. Combined with current functional needs within the downtown area the requirements for improved access for the disabled and the necessity for a low-maintenance landscape dictate a comprehensive redesign and redevelopment.
The Lincoln Parks Foundation has recently been solicited by City leaders to lead a Statewide $9.6 million Capital Campaign that will be organized to fund the renovation of this historic space. If you are interested in being involved with this project as a donor or volunteer, please contact us at 402-441-8258.
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| Union Plaza is located North of 'O' Street between 21st & 22nd Streets |
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Union Plaza
Union Plaza is Lincoln's newest destination park and first urban six-acre urban park that is under construction currently and is a part of the Antelope Valley flood and roadway project. When completed in 2012, Union Plaza will be a "must-see" for residents and visitors to our community. The Lincoln Parks Foundation was proud to lead a $4.75 million capital campaign that will "build the park and take care of it forever." All who donate to this special project receive a charter membership to the Friends of Lincoln's Parks organization dedicated to enhancing our city parks and recreation system.
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