Page 14 2025 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS June/July 2025 Lincoln’s “Hidden Gem:” The Lincoln Park District is Lincoln’s Hometown Hero for Over 60 Years Where else in Lincoln can you swim, lift, Spin, pickleball, dance, and golf? And perhaps all in the same day? Affectionately known as “The Rec,” the Lincoln Park District (LPD) offers leisure and enrichment activities for all ages all year round. The mission of the Lincoln Park District is “to enhance the quality and availability of leisure opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the community by providing recreational programs, facilities and park areas for the benefit of current and future generations.” LPD Fitness Manager Jennifer Prather says that she “often hear[s] people call the Lincoln Park District a ‘hidden gem.’” In fact, one of her goals is “to continue building awareness in our community about everything the Lincoln Park District has to offer. We truly have something for everyone!” The LPD offers a wide range of programs, amenities, and recreational opportunities to meet the varied interests and ages of the Lincoln community. LPD facilities include basketball, volleyball, tennis, and pickleball courts inside the sports complex, as well as ball fields for baseball, softball, and t-ball and a driving range for golf practice on the grounds. The sports complex contains a fully equipped gym with free weights, weight machines, cardio machines, a sauna, locker room, and personal training. The aerobics room hosts over 30 fitness classes every week, including classes designed especially for “Active Agers.” Prather states, “One of our most popular areas is the Fit Zone. Our specialized group fitness classes are a community favorite. We offer a wide variety of classes at different times throughout the day to accommodate all schedules, along with unique programming designed to keep things fresh and fun. Many people don’t realize our group fitness classes are open to anyone ages 14 and up, and we offer classes starting as early as 5:15 a.m. and running into the evening with our last class beginning at 6:45 p.m.” Sheralyn Bolton, fitness instructor at LPD for the past six years, adds that “as a fitness instructor for 25 years, this the most well-trained, professional, and certified staff I have ever worked with. I love water fitness classes in the summer, playing in the water and being in the sunshine. I love that we offer a wide variety of fitness classes-- beginner and advanced-- so you will never get bored.” Continue --
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