Lincoln’s Mahoney Park playground near North 70th and Fremont streets will temporarily close Friday, September 13, for construction of a new inclusive playground project set to be complete in spring 2025.
The Parks and Recreation Department says the first phase of construction will involve removing the existing playground equipment. Since this equipment is in good condition, some of it will live on and be reinstalled in the recently acquired Tranquility Park near 45th Street and Colfax Circle. Construction of the playground in Tranquility Park is anticipated to be completed in fall 2024.
A mock-up rendering of the forthcoming Mahoney Park inclusive playground. (Courtesy: Lincoln Parks & Recreation)
The inclusive playground design features physical accommodations that provide access and specialized equipment to meet certain needs, a pathway loop to access different play zones, open green space, and sensory gardens. The design includes a centralized shade shelter, drinking fountain, interactive water table, and new play equipment to provide accessible and inclusive play experiences such as swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing, balancing, imaginative play, and fitness.
A $400,000 grant through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is being matched by the city and private funds to facilitate the project.
For more information about the Mahoney playground, visit lincoln.ne.gov/MahoneyPlayground.