The Lincoln Parks and Recreation will receive a $600,000 grant from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to renovate of playgrounds in seven neighborhood parks. The Parks Department anticipates the grant will be awarded this summer.
“As we advance our goal to grow the great life in Lincoln, these funds will result in major improvements for families and children of all abilities across our community,” says Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.
Park renovations are scheduled to begin in 2025 and include removal of old playground equipment and worn surfacing and the installation of new concrete and resilient surfacing, ADA improvements and the installation of new playground equipment.
That equipment includes inclusive play features and other needed updates. The total cost for renovation of seven playgrounds is estimated at $1.2 million. The Parks Department will match the $600,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant using funds from its Capital Improvement Program budget.
The seven parks are:
- Peach Park, 14th and Peach streets
- Nevin Park, N. 32nd and Doane streets
- Stuhr Park, S. 51st and “M” streets
- Henry Park, S. 44th Street and Prescott Avenue
- Belmont Park, N. 12th and Judson streets
- Filbert Park, School House Lane and Clearview Road
- Herbert Park, N. 81st Street and Trailridge Road
All seven playgrounds provide recreational opportunities designed to meet the needs of residents located within a 10-minute walk to those parks.
(Photo: Lincoln Parks and Recreation)