All gardens & parks to visit in Lincoln

Relax and enjoy the natural beauty at 4 gardens and parks in Lincoln. These green spaces offer a peaceful retreat and showcase diverse plant life.

Do you love spending time in nature? Here are the best gardens and parks in Lincoln:

  1. Sheldon Museum of Art1

    Sheldon Museum of Art

     Lincoln, NE
    The Sheldon Museum of Art's collection primarily focuses on 19th and 20th century art. It houses over 12,000 works of art across all mediums, making it a comprehensive repository of American art. The collection includes significant holdings of landscapes and still lifes from the 19th century, American impressionism, early modernism, geometric abstraction, abstract expressionism, Pop art, lyrical abstraction, color field painting, minimalism, and contemporary art.
  2. Pioneers Park Nature Center2

    Pioneers Park Nature Center

     Lincoln, NE
    The Pioneers Park Nature Center, which was established in 1963, is a vast nature preserve that spans 668 acres. It is situated within the larger Pioneers Park in Lincoln, Nebraska. This expansive nature center offers a diverse range of habitats and landscapes for visitors to explore.
  3. Nebraska Statewide Arboretum3

    Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

     Lincoln, NE
    The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is a vast network of nearly 100 different arboreta, botanical gardens, parks, and other public landscapes. These are spread across 56 communities throughout Nebraska. The arboretum office at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln provides support for this network.
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    Maxwell Arboretum

     Lincoln, NE
    The Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum is a 5-acre arboretum and botanical garden that is situated on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. This location offers a serene environment for visitors to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature.