Kickapoo Creek Park — Attraction in Lincoln

What a gem. Just discovered this today after living in the area for 7 yrs. Nice, well-kept, meandering nature trails along the creek, wonderful mowed trails with actual exercise equipment (elliptical, stat. bike, stair climber, pull ups, sit ups...and more). The paved circular road is shared with cars, bikes, and other pedestrians, but people seem mindful of each other. Playground areas, sheltered picnic areas for large gatherings. For smaller groups there are picnic tables and benches lightly scattered throughout. Planned to spend a couple of hours, but stayed all day. Bring a cooler with plenty of water, snacks, and lunch to make a day of it. Weather permitting, we plan to be back every weekend to get our steps in and...

Stingy management: vast area. Plenty of room to offer locals and travelers alike a few primitive camping sites. Aggressive Park security “and why should we do that? It’s privately funded!” Because it’s not a park destination if you can’t sleep over. Don’t you want tourism? Answers snidely “but thank you for coming” sarcasm. No facilities except a port-a-potty that needs servicing. Nice trail markers. Cool bridge. Beautiful nature. Grounds are well kept. Was crowded but no one lounging around. Lack of running water, bathrooms and resting benches at cause. No ADA access. Cat food left in many places for active feral population. Don’t let your dogs eat it!! Pick a different destination if you are traveling. Not...

Two parks, one doesn't have much things to play on, but the one at the top of the hill does. There's a lot of trails to walk on, and some people go there to jog on the roads. There is also an exercise trail going around the center of the park with different equipment to use. My family goes to the park at the top of the hill, and we also walk the trails. We always have a great time. Though keep in mind the park will close if the creek floods, and for a little afterwards. It's open from sun up...