Thank You, Lynn!
Longtime Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director, Lynn Johnson, will retire this June. During his 22-year tenure, Lynn provided strong leadership that resulted in new parks, trails, and recreation opportunities in Lincoln.
Lynn led a department that today includes:
133 parks
134 miles of trails
92 playgrounds
80,000 street trees
6 recreation centers
5 golf courses
9 public pools
4 dog runs
1 nature center
Partnering with the Lincoln Parks Foundation, Lynn eld a team of dedicated staff and passionate volunteers to plan, design, and raise funds for many projects, programs, and facilities across the community. Now it's our time to thank Lynn and celebrate all he's accomplished for the kids of Lincoln.
2005 Sunken Gardens have been the backdrop to decades of memorable occasions for Lincoln families.
2011 Sherman Field provides a historic setting for the young stars of Lincoln to hone their baseball skills.
2012 Union Plaza is a three-block urban park oasis where families can celebrate and discover native Nebraska
2016 Nebraska's Centennial Mall recognizes and celebrates the legacy of Nebraska families – past, present, and future.
2017 Woods Tennis Center draws kids and adults from across the community to learn the life sport of tennis.
2018 Four Dog Runs Woof woof, bark bark, yip yip, arf, howl howl!
2019 Cascade Fountain honors educators from across the state.
2021 Air Park Community Center The New Air Park Community Center will anchor a campus for all Air Park families and will include the Williams Branch Library, recreation programs, and community activities.
Take time to thank Lynn!
Share your appreciation for Lynn Johnson and his legacy as Parks and Recreation Director.
Send a photo, email and/or note to: Lincoln Parks Foundation, 3131 “O” Street, Suite 301, Lincoln, NE 68510. Deadline is May 31. Notes, photos, and emails will be presented to Lynn.
aimee@lincolnparks.org
or 402-441-8258
