Wilderness Park
1450 First St, Lincoln, NE 68502
1,400 acres · 22 miles of trails
Along Salt Creek in Lincoln's 1,400-acre Wilderness Park, leashed dogs explore 22 miles of natural trails. Features include shade, water stations, parking, and trash cans. Pack bug spray for wooded sections.
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- Park
- Wilderness Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 40.7903, -96.7222
- Size
- 1,400 acres
- Trail miles
- 22
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 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:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,400 acres of room
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Dog policy
Lincoln's largest park (1,400 acres) along Salt Creek with 22 miles of natural trails. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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