A Man For All Seasons

Lincoln Parks Foundation Honors Lynn Johnson’s Legacy of Growth

Longtime Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Johnson retired June 1. 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, more than 80,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf courses, four dog runs, and a nature center.

Partnering with the Lincoln Parks Foundation, Lynn led 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 and celebrate the legacy of Lynn Johnson!

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2005

Sunken Gardens has 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 sport of tennis.

2018

Four Dog Runs • Woof woof, bark bark, yip yip, arf, howl howl!

2021

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.

2022

Cascade Fountain was built to honor retired educators in 1975, and is now restored and rededicated.

THANK YOU

for everything you’ve done to make Lincoln a better place to walk, cycle, run, play, and live, Lynn. We congratulate you on your retirement and look forward to what’s to come!