Schwartzkopf Park

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SW 1st St & W L St, Lincoln, NE 68508
0.4 acres | 0.2 hectares

About Schwartzkopf Park

Pocket Paradise Near the Tracks

At just 0.4 acres, Schwartzkopf Park is definitely on the cozier side of Lincoln's park offerings, but it makes up for its size in character. It sits right alongside the railroad tracks near Lincoln's vibrant Haymarket district at Southwest 1st and L Streets - making it something of a go-to spot for anyone who finds joy in watching locomotives rumble by.

Neighborhood Haven

This little patch of green primarily serves the surrounding neighborhood, offering residents a breath of fresh air without having to venture far from home. Like all public parks in the city, it falls under the careful stewardship of Lincoln Parks & Recreation.

What to Expect

While you won't find elaborate playgrounds or sports facilities here (it is tiny, after all), Schwartzkopf Park offers a simple, accessible outdoor space great for a moment of calm in the city. It's a modest but valuable glimpse of nature that helps keep Lincoln's community connected to the outdoors.

All Features & Facilities

Active Recreation

Basketball Court

Visitor Services

Playground

Food & Gathering

Drinking Water

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Decent Park

Park Size

0.4 acres | 0.2 hectares

Opening Hours

Monday:5AM-11PM
Tuesday:5AM-11PM
Wednesday:5AM-11PM
Thursday:5AM-11PM
Friday:5AM-11PM
Saturday:5AM-11PM
Sunday:5AM-11PM

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Top Restaurants Near Schwartzkopf Park

Bierhaus Maisschäler

0.6 miles

151 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE 68501

German bar and restaurant serving authentic Bavarian fare including garlic sausage and pretzels with beer selections.

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Hiro 88 Haymarket

0.6 miles

601 R St #100, Lincoln, NE 68508

Contemporary Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi and pan-Asian dishes in a clean, modern setting.

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Mellow Mushroom Lincoln

0.6 miles

601 R St Ste 110, Lincoln, NE 68508

Art-filled pizzeria serving creative stone-baked pizzas, craft beer, and calzones in a funky atmosphere.

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Buzzard Billy's

0.7 miles

247 N 8th St Ste 101, Lincoln, NE 68508

Cajun-Creole restaurant serving flavorful New Orleans-style dishes with generous portions in a welcoming roadhouse atmosphere.

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Tipsy Tinas Taco Cantina

0.7 miles

800 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508

A Mexican taco restaurant featuring over 100 tequila bottles and outdoor patio seating.

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