Lincoln Recreation

Holy Ghost Festa starts today at 5pm at McBean Park 🎡
Schedule below
Thursday, May 7
Carnival rides: 5-10pm
Friday, May 8
Carnival rides: 5pm - 12am
Saturday, May 9
Carnival rides: 12pm-12am
Beer Gardens: 12pm-12am (Open to public)
Dance: 9pm-1am
Parade: 8pm stage on B Street
Sunday, May 10th
Mass: 10am
Parade Set up 10:45am to start at 11am on A Street & 5th
Beer Gardens: 12pm-12am (Open to public)
Carnival rides: 1-10pm
Auction: 2:30 – 6pm
Dance: 6 – 10p
Dance: 9pm-1am

💦Water Safety Month is here! 💦
As summer swim season approaches, now is the perfect time for families to be water smart. Did you know that research shows formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for children ages 1–4? 🏊‍♀️
You can register for swim lessons with the City of Lincoln with this link www.lincolnrec.net

This summer, keep these four water safety tips in mind to help protect those you love ❤:

✅ Never leave young children unattended near water—and never rely on another child to supervise.
✅Designate a “water watcher” to give constant, focused attention to children and weaker swimmers until someone else officially takes over.
✅Use properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets for young or inexperienced swimmers—but remember, life jackets are not a substitute for supervision.
✅Reach or throw, don’t go! In an emergency, reach or throw an object to help someone in trouble and have them grab on—don’t enter the water yourself.

Here are more helpful tips to improve water safety 🛟:
Stay hydrated and take breaks
Swim near lifeguards
Know your water: pool vs ocean
Wear brightly colored bathing suits
Feet first water entry
Life jackets save lives
Observe signs & flags

Let’s help prevent drownings before they happen.

JR Potters will be having their Baseball Clinic May 30th from 830am to 1130am at McBean Stauduim. Reach out to Kris Wyatt to sign up.

In honor of America’s 250th celebration, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is embarking on an historic coast-to-coast tour that will see the legendary locomotive traveling from California to Pennsylvania as part of a transcontinental journey that honors our nation’s growth, innovation and unity since its founding in 1776.

As part of the nationwide journey, Big Boy will be making five whistle-stops in California, including here in Lincoln. Lincoln's whistle-stop is taking place at the 7th Street Crossing Thursday, April 9 from 4:30-4:45 p.m.

The public can also follow along with Big Boy’s adventure on its X account, . Fans can share their safely taken photos on Facebook, Instagram or X, using the hashtags and .

🌼 Get a fresh start this season with Lincoln Recreation! 🌼

Our NEW Spring/Summer Rec Guide is here, packed with exciting programs, events, and opportunities for all ages! 🙌

💻 Registration is officially LIVE
🏊‍♀️ Don’t miss out on swim lessons and other brand-new classes
🎨 Explore activities, sports, and fun for the whole family

Spots fill fast—secure yours today!
👉 Register now at www.lincolnrec.net

Let’s make this season one to remember ☀️💛