2025 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS June/July 2025 Page 15 The LPD organizes sports leagues for youth and adults and Prather pointed out additional “free programs throughout the year including Yoga in the Park, Health & Wellness sessions, Meet and Mingles, and periodic Free Fitness Weeks to help encourage new participants to get involved.” Area youth can take advantage of children’s summer camps, which this year include art, music, chess, theater, nature, invention camps, and a cheer clinic. The facility boasts conference rooms and a beautifully renovated ballroom available for rental. The LPD is also responsible for maintaining multiple parks and green spaces in different locations in the city of Lincoln. In addition to facilities available year round, some of the various special events at the LPD include Halloween trick-or-treating for families, community fireworks on the 4th of July, Balloons Over 66 5k and kids’ Fun Run in August, Easter egg hunts, dance lessons, and dances. The popular Health Fair returned this spring as the Wellness Expo bringing vendors from around central Illinois to the LPD to offer information and education about physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellness. During the summer, the LPD Aquatic Center is the place to be on long hot days. Families and individuals may purchase a season pass or pay daily to enjoy the public swim hours, including the water slide and toddler pool. Family swim nights are every Tuesday evening with half price admission. The pool is available for rental for private pool parties and offers a concession stand. Children can take swimming lessons at the aquatic center, and adults can take advantage of morning and evening water fitness classes. Mornings also offer adult lap swim and toddler time, with public swim beginning at noon every day. The second Friday of each month during the summer, the LPD Aquatic Center hosts Family Fun Days with themed activities and decorations. Pool admission on Family Fun Days is a donation of items to various local charities. Themes are chosen by the lifeguards, and this summer’s first Family Fun Day will be June 13 with a Western Theme. Donations on this day will be for the Lincoln/ Logan Food Pantry. July 11 is a Sports Theme with donations for Moms Who Care as the admission price. August 8 will be a Luau Theme with donations once again going to the Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry. The Aquatic Center has been hosting theme days for several years to provide wholesome fun and an affordable opportunity for families to enjoy the Aquatic Center together.
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