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Park of the Week: Union Plaza

October 24, 2025

Union Plaza is one of Lincoln's most unconventional parks with one play structure-a giant climbing dome and nature surrounding it. Kids and adults alike can spend hours exploring. I adore Union Plaza-it is one of my favorite parks. I love the hidden statues, the untraditional playground and the water cutting through the greenery. My kids have spent hours here-it sparks their imagination. If you’ve never been-put it on your list.

🅿️ Parking Lot
🚻 Restrooms (located near the Hub Cafe)
🍉 Picnic Tables
🚶 Walking Loop
 🚴 Bike Path
💧  Water


PARKING AND LOCATION

  • There is a small parking lot adjacent to the climbing structure and parking across the street near the Hub Cafe
  • The park is off of 21st St and O St.

SPECIAL FEATURES & PLAYGROUND NOTES

  • Many statues around Union Plaza to find and incorporate into play
  • Trails with bikers, runners and walkers
  • Lots of green area and beautifully landscaped. During the summer there is a gorgeous pollinator garden
  • Climbing structure does not have a platform at the top; it is open.
  • Very few trees in this area so it can get very hot in the summer but lots of sunshine in the winter
  • Salt Creek runs through Union Plaza
  • Need a coffee? Check out the Hub Cafe



BATHROOMS & OTHER AMENITIES

  • Full-size bathrooms are available (may not be available year-round) across the street, in between the Hub and the Jane Snyder Trail Center
  • Tables are next to the climbing structure
  • Trails are next to the Salt Creek

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