Pioneers Park Nature Center
3201 S Coddington Ave, Lincoln, NE 68522
668 acres · 8 miles of trails
Lincoln's 668-acre Pioneers Park Nature Center blends tallgrass prairie and woodland with bison and elk. Leashed dogs explore outdoor trails (not inside the center) with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Keep distance from enclosures.
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- Park
- Pioneers Park Nature Center
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 40.7625, -96.7592
- Size
- 668 acres
- Trail miles
- 8
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 668 acres of room
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Dog policy
668-acre tallgrass prairie/woodland preserve within Pioneers Park with bison and elk. Leashed dogs on outdoor trails (NOT in nature center).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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