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Improvements to Rickman's Run Walking Path Will Begin Mon. 2/22

2/21/2016

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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2740 “A” Street, Lincoln, NE 68502, 402-441-7847 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2016
FOR MORE INFORMATION: J.J. Yost, Parks and Recreation, 402-441-8255
IMPROVEMENTS TO RICKMAN’S RUN WALKING PATH BEGIN MONDAY
Improvements to the Rickman’s Run walking path are scheduled to begin Monday, February 22 with the installation of temporary fencing at the 24-acre dog run near Holmes Lake.  Rickman’s Run is east of 70th Street between Van Dorn Street and Pioneers Boulevard.
 
The contractor will use fencing to secure areas of construction while leaving as much of the dog run open to the public as possible.  Visitors are asked to be careful around construction equipment.  Work will begin on the west side of Antelope Creek and then move to the east side of the creek.  The goal is to complete construction in April, weather permitting.
 
The pathway improvements will create drier walking surfaces, reducing wear and tear on vegetation that leads to erosion and water quality concerns.  Most of the path will have limestone rock surfacing, and concrete will be used on segments that are susceptible to erosion.
 
Rickman’s Run is one of the most consistently used public facilities operated by Lincoln Parks and Recreation.  The recent Dog Use Facilities Master Plan for Lincoln identified the path improvements as a primary need.  More information about the  Master Plan is available at parks.lincoln.ne.gov.   
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Lincoln Parks & Rec Wants YOUR Opinion About Our Dog Parks

3/26/2015

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Now's your chance to share your ideas and concerns about the future of our local dog parks!

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation department is currently performing a survey, called the
Lincoln Parks & Recreation Dog Use Facilities Master Plan Survey, to guide dog park improvement as well as the construction of new dog parks in the future.  The survey can be found here.  They are interested in your input.

Please tell the Parks and Recreation department not only what you like about our dog parks, but also where you think can they use improvement.  At the end of the survey there is a separate area for comments. 

The information below is intended to you help you in completing that section of the form.  It has been prepared to assist you in communicating your own comments and suggestions to the Lincoln Parks and Recreation department.  This list has been collected via feedback from individual dog park users like you, as well as information provided by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

What Are you Concerns?
  • Access from paved roads and bike trails
  • Natural features such as hills, trees, and a creek or pond
  • Ample and conveniently located waste and trash receptacles
  • Ample and conveniently located bag dispensers
  • Secure fences
  • Potable water for dogs and their owners (cost est. $10,000)
  • Natural shade from trees
  • Shelter from sun, wind, rain, and cold (cost est. $85,000)
  • Benches
  • Additional parks and capacity at each park to avoid overcrowding
  • Multiple entrances and/or separate and entrance gates
  • Ample space at and inside each entrance gate
  • Gate to keep out and let dogs enter water feature
  • Paved and lighted parking lots; possibly more than one lot
  • Clear signage stating park rules and cautioning users on safety
  • Police and Animal Control presence/Enforcement of Park Rules
  • Smaller dog area (e.g., under 20 lbs.) with separate entrance from the parking lot
  • Agility and play equipment
  • Paved, gravel, or woodchipped trails giving access to additional park area
  • Lighted trails
  • Restrooms

Your turn: What would you like to see in Lincoln’s dog parks of the future?


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