New Parks Facility Reservation Website to Launch January 2, 2025

Published on December 11, 2024

Temporary postponement of online reservations begins December 13

The Parks and Recreation Department today announced it will launch a new online reservation platform for parks and center facilities beginning January 2, 2025. The new CivicRec site will streamline the reservation and payment process by providing users with a more efficient and friendly experience. Patrons may visit the site and set up accounts now at lincoln.ne.gov/CivicRec.

During the transition to the CivicRec platform, all online facility reservations will be unavailable from December 13 through January 1, 2025. During this time, reservations for center facilities must be made by calling or visiting center locations during business hours. Reservations for other parks facilities such as enclosed shelters will not be available until January 2, 2025.

"We are thrilled to take this step forward with the launch of the new online platform," said Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director. "This upgrade will not only make it easier for our community to access and reserve our facilities, but it also reflects our commitment to enhancing user experience and service. Our team is excited to offer a more efficient, seamless way to enjoy all that Lincoln Parks and Recreation has to offer."

The new system is designed to simplify the reservation process, Stuckey-Ross said, by allowing users to accomplish multiple tasks from one convenient platform. Features of the new site include:

• Check availability, make reservations, and pay for facilities such as park shelters, recreation centers, practice fields, courts, and special use venues
• Browse, register, and pay for classes, programs, and events
• Sign and submit required documents electronically
• Barcode sign-in for pool passes and select recreation programs
• Email and text notifications
• Mobile-friendly interface
• Multi-language support through third-party integration

Online ballfield reservations will be available beginning March 1, 2025. For more information, contact the Team Sports Offices, 3131 "O" St. Suite 300, 402-441-7892. Reservations for municipal pools will be available May 26, 2025.

Residents without online access can still make reservations by visiting their preferred center location or the Parks and Recreation Administration office, 3131 "O" St., Suite 300, during business hours. Center locations are as follows:

• Air Park Community Center, 4900 Mike Scholl St., 402-441-7876
• Belmont Recreation Center, 1234 Judson St., 402-4411-6789
• Calvert Recreation Center, 4500 Stockwell St., 402-441-8480
• Easterday Recreation Center, 6130 Adams, 402-441-7877
• "F" Street Recreation Center, 1225 "F" St., 402-441-7951
• Irving Recreation Center, 2010 Van Dorn St., 402-441-7954
• Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington Ave., 402-441-7895

For more information about Lincoln Parks and Recreation, visit lincoln.ne.gov/parks.