3201 S Coddington Ave
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 441-7895
3201 S Coddington Ave
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 441-7895
Pioneers Park Nature Center, established in 1963, is a 668acre nature preserve located at the intersections of South Coddington and West Van Dorn Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska and is operated by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department.AboutThe Nature Center is located in the southwest corner of Pioneers Park. The 668acre sanctuary includes sections on two sides of Haines Branch Creek. There are eight total miles of trails, several ponds, two interpretive buildings and regular activities throughout the year. The Chet Ager Building, contains a variety of exhibits including live animals, a bee skep, and a large herb garden next to the building.The newest addition to the center is The Prairie Building with prairie and live animal displays and a meeting auditorium. The building includes some straw bale construction, a green roof, and other sustainable building practices and is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certified. There are four miles (6 km) of trails through native Nebraska prairie grasses, woodlands and wetlands. A herd of bison, along with elk, white-tailed deer, turkey vultures, and owls are exhibited in their natural Nebraska habitat along the nature center trails.
Welcome to Pioneers Park Nature Center… 668 acres of tallgrass prairie, woodlands, wetlands and a stream. Since 1963 the Nature Center has served the Lincoln area as an environmental education center and wildlife sanctuary. Eight miles of hiking trails wind through various habitats and take visitors past non-releasable raptor exhibits, as well as bison, elk, and white-tailed deer. Two interpretive buildings house hands-on and small animal exhibits. The Edna Shield’s natural play area for Children provides a place for kids to dig, build and climb. Prairie, bird, children’s and herb gardens with many labeled specimens are both beautiful and instructive. Programming includes a preschool, nature camps, school hikes, scout badge work, birthday parties, special events and a variety of other classes for all ages. The Nature Center is open 362 days a year. Admission is free, suggested donations $3/person, $5/family
JB Equestrian is a fun, relaxed, and friendly barn in SW Lincoln. There are lots of amenities including large indoor and outdoor arenas, heated wash rack, nice sized turn out pens, restroom, lounge area, and trails leading directly to Pioneers Park. We offer self-, sem-i, and full-care boarding options. Training, 4H Club, and lesson options are also available upon request. Please email or call Katie @ [email protected] or (402) 890-5526 with questions. Thanks!