Parks & Trails

Lincoln is a very green city. Statistically, Lincoln has more parks per capita than any other city its size in the US. These parks range from an aesthetically pleasing corner lot with a flower garden, to the 20-mile long expanse of Wilderness Park, where there is a weaving trail alongside Salt Creek frequented by hikers, cyclists, runners, and equestrians! Pioneers Park is another highlight, boasting a wildlife sanctuary and Nature Center that hosts several annual runs, walks, birding and wildlife appreciation events.

Besides parks, the city has a nationally acclaimed trail system. Paved commuter trails such as the Billy Wolff and Rock Island snake and network through the city's park areas, allowing walkers, runners, cyclists and roller bladers to traverse many miles while avoiding much of the traffic. Trails like the MoPac East, a converted railroad bed smoothed and covered in crushed limestone, take the walker, runner or cyclist outside the city limits into some beautiful areas of farmland and countryside. This trail extends about 25 miles east to Mahoney State Park, located along the Platte River, where there are areas for hiking, birding, mountain biking, and camping.