Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced Wednesday that Lynn Johnson will retire as Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in June. Johnson has served as director since 2000.
Johnson joined Lincoln Parks and Recreation in January 1997 to serve as its Planning and Construction Manager and was selected in 2000 as Director by Mayor Don Wesely when the previous director moved.
“It has been a great honor to serve as the Director of Lincoln Parks and Recreation for 22 years, and it has been a privilege to be part of the team,” Johnson says. “I am so proud of the facilities, and programs, and services that our team provides to our community every day. I want to thank the Lincoln Parks Foundation, our partnering organizations, and the public for supporting our work.”
His first project as Director was the renovation of the Sunken Gardens. Johnson was also part of the Antelope Valley Project team that led the development of Union Plaza, extension of the trail along Antelope Creek north to Salt Creek, and improvements in Trago Park, including the combined sprayground and splash pad.
Johnson’s last day with the department is June 1. The City will conduct a national search for a new director.