Pioneers Park Nature Center

Pioneers Park Nature Center, run by Lincoln Parks and Recreation, began in 1963 as the 40-acre Chet Ager Bird and Wildlife Nature Study Sanctuary and now covers 668 acres, including nearly 500 acres of tallgrass prairie and more than 8 miles of trails. In 1985 its exotic zoo animals were replaced with native wildlife, including bison and elk. The Prairie Building, opened in 2007, is LEED Silver certified, and the grounds include the 1863 Hudson Cabin and a one-room schoolhouse. It is at South Coddington Avenue and West Van Dorn Street.