Field the Future: Lincoln

Lincoln Youth Athletics

Every Kid. Every Game. Every Field.

Lincoln Youth Athletics is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to enhancing youth sports opportunities across Lincoln, beginning with the fields themselves.

We’re launching our first major project: a $1.2 million public-private partnership to transform two ballfields at Jensen Park in southeast Lincoln. These improvements will ensure every kid has a quality field to play on, every game is safer and more fun, and every field reflects the excellence our kids deserve.

We’ve secured support from the City of Lincoln and identified a competitive $600,000 grant, but to unlock that funding, we need to raise $300,000 in private donations from our community.

Your donation will directly help us:

Together, we can create a model for the future of youth sports in Lincoln. Let’s build it together—from the ground up.

Goal: $300,000 (private match required for grant)

Project Site: Jensen Park (Yankee Hill & 84th St.)

Project Timeline: If funding is awarded, construction begins in Fall 2026

Project Details: In response to community feedback gathered last summer, Lincoln Parks & Recreation identified a competitive grant opportunity that could bring $1.2 million in improvements to Jensen Park:

Funding Breakdown:

Potential Improvements Include:

After reviewing assessment and survey results, Jensen Park was selected as the most competitive site for this grant, maximizing community benefit and funding potential.

What’s Next — and How You Can Help:

✅ You can make a difference by:

Let’s come together to invest in something bigger than just a field. Let’s build a place where kids can thrive. Donate today. Share the vision. Step up to the plate for Lincoln’s future.

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