LINCOLN, NEBRASKA • 7TH & N STREETS

South of the Haymarket.
In the middle of everything.

“Our ambitious South Haymarket Park will transform Lincoln’s downtown area and become a beloved destination for our residents and for visitors from miles around. An investment in this park is an investment in the continued growth of residential living downtown, economic development and tourism, and a livable community for all Lincoln residents.”

— Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, City of Lincoln

OUR VISION

South Haymarket Park will be a high-amenity, urban park to serve as a catalyst for redevelopment of areas around the former industrial site southwest of downtown Lincoln. The project represents years of planning and community feedback that recommended a new neighborhood park to serve the downtown area. Located near 7th and N Streets, this 8.5-acre park will support economic development by stimulating and supporting private investments in the South Haymarket District. Park activity areas and amenities will provide outdoor recreation opportunities for those who live in, work in, and visit this inclusive, culturally enriching space.

PARK AMENITIES

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A main welcome area at 7th & N Street, including a hearth feature to provide a place of gathering for the community

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A community building that includes shaded, outdoor seating overlooking the park

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Open lawn for recreational play

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A canopy structure with porch swings overlooking the open lawn

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A modern dog park to serve our four-legged, tail-wagging Lincolnites

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Common Ground Plaza featuring a fun, interactive water feature and honoring the history of the area

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An inclusive playground with unique zones offering different experiences for all ages and abilities

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Public restrooms

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Multiple shade structures for events and gatherings

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A diverse mix of trees and plants, featuring an array of native species

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A state-of-the-art, in-ground all wheels skatepark designed to host competitions, demonstrations, and jams

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A trailhead in memory of Randy Gibson, a beloved community cyclist

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The Chris Beutler Trail, which will wind through the west side of the park, connecting the N Street Protected Bikeway to the Jamaica North Trail (funded by Great Plains Trails Network)

A CATALYST FOR LINCOLN

  • Located on a blighted former industrial area, South Haymarket Park will revitalize the area and associated businesses, and inspire development, like the impact Union Plaza has had on Antelope Valley.

    Parks not only attract tourists, but also help with workforce development by offering many of the amenities young professionals and families are seeking. This adds up to providing a sustainable, long-term economic impact for South Haymarket.

    Already, the park stimulates and supports private investment. We anticipate continued interest and investment in the area as the park moves forward to completion.

  • A little greenery can go a long way, especially in a growing urban center like Lincoln. South Haymarket Park is adjacent to Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket, an arts and entertainment district. The park on the south end of Canopy Street will complete the vision for the West Haymarket area, opening the next wave of housing and redevelopment in South Haymarket. This park will provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, help to reduce health disparities, and serve as a catalyst to revitalize businesses in Downtown Lincoln.

  • This signature park will support residential, office, and commercial uses in South Haymarket, along with existing adjacent neighborhoods. Like Trago Park, South Haymarket Park will help connect a new development area to older, existing neighborhoods including South Salt Creek.

  • Building the missing trail segment between N and J Streets will connect the Haymarket area to neighborhoods to the south, as well as to our citywide commuter/recreational trail system. It will also provide connections to Lincoln’s future downtown Multimodal Transportation Center.

  • South Haymarket Park is designed to serve area residents for generations. From the creation of equitable access to parkland and recreational spaces, to attracting new residents and workforce talent, South Haymarket Park will bring the energy and economic vitality of the broader Downtown community into a previously underutilized space — and contribute to a higher quality of life for Lincoln residents.

Long before Lincoln was founded, before the Village of Lancaster existed, before the formation of University of Nebraska, and before the railroad arrived, this area was the ancestral homeland of the Ponca, Omaha, Winnebago, Dakota, and Oto Peoples. We honor and respect their legacy today and in the future with the thoughtful use of this land.

Through its history, this area has evolved – from windswept prairie, to agriculture, to commodity trading, to the end of a long journey for immigrants and refugees, to an array of industrial uses. Today, it assumes a new identity as its own destination.

OUR CAMPAIGN

This campaign is led by Lincoln Parks Foundation, in partnership with Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department and the City of Lincoln. The park will be funded by a combination of public and private sources, including the City of Lincoln, federal grants, and generous donors. Our campaign goal is $25 million which includes endowments for repair, replacement, and park programming.