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  • 5/5 N M. 2 years ago on Google
    Sunken Gardens in Lincoln Nebraska is not as big as the Sunken Gardens in Canada but very pretty 🌷🌹💐🌸 The Sunken Garden is free to visit, parking was easy to find. The garden is very peaceful with lots of beautiful flowers, fountains and ponds with koi fish 🐠 🐟
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashton U. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife loves this place took her on a “tour” of Lincoln and it was probably her favorite spot. She wants me to propose here lol. We took our kids at a later date and they had fun and loved the koi fish in the 2 ponds.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana N. 2 years ago on Google
    This place never disappoints! So much work goes in to making it a lovely place. Year around. Spring is my favorite season, but I live out of town and fortunately missed the crocus, daffodils, and hyacinths. I was lucky to have caught my favorite flowers, tulips, still in bloom. Stop by if you are ever in the area and need a little nature lift.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna M. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for the first time for my 15th birthday pictures years ago. Now i still come by for a nice walk or even a mini picnic. The flowers are always well maintained and sitting by the koi pond is calming. Definitely recommend stopping here to enjoy the scenery. Different events go on here as well. One example is Art in the Park, where different local artists come display their creations for the public.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mandy B. 1 year ago on Google
    They impress me every year. They plant a wide variety of plants and flowers to create a gorgeous and serene spot in the heart of Lincoln. If you're looking for one of the most beautiful places in town for a small wedding, this is it! I had mine there, and the photos turned out even better than I hoped.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Athena G. 2 years ago on Google
    Small, beautiful garden. It's a wonderful way to kill time, as it is open for far longer than other nerby attractions. We visited during the fall (so unfortunately there were no flowers to see) but it was still a gorgeous place and I would recommend a quick visit regardless of season.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JL W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very well maintained with Lucious flower plantings and intimate crushed rock garden paths up and down and patterns of color. Seems to be a favorite for families of young children and students wanting a place to relax. Busy intersection yields much traffic noise. Gazebo sculpture top is unique, and two other bronze statues add interest. A nice evening stop. Note: at 8 pm, Restrooms were locked.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wanda K. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited the Sunken Gardens during the first week of October. The gardens were absolutely beautiful and definitely a must see! One of my favorite gardens.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave C. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous gardens. Rated one of the top 300 in the US. It's a small garden but it is beautiful. Nice place to come read a book or just sit and relax.!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa W. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous!! There are so many flower beds. Completely free, there are donation boxes around the park. The whole thing is taken care of by volunteers. There are sculptures and ponds with koi fish. It was one of my favorite places to visit. If you like flowers this is one place to definitely check out. Its so peaceful and everyone there is smiling because of the beauty of it all. I wish I lived closer I would be here everyday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max D. 8 months ago on Google
    This is such a beautiful sanctuary! So many flowers and plants tolook at. I love the koi ponds and all the little corners with cute benches. This is the perfect place to take senior photos, engagement, etc. It is extremely well-maintained with friendly staff. The place was so calming and peaceful, I feel like I could have stayed there all day. Do not forget to sign the guest book near the big dome, under the big metal "brick directory" thing. Also, you do not have to park in the parking lot. You can park on the street as well, there are entrances all around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aaron S. 2 years ago on Google
    + Free + Accessible + Views + Colorful + Ponds + Koi Fish + Multi-level landscapes - Incomplete Designs Date of Visit: Sun, May 8, 2022 (3-430pm)

  • 4/5 Carrie M. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoy the layout of these gardens; the terraces, the architecture, and most of all the flora and fauna. I come from the East Coast and we have very beautiful gardens there and the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln represents a small portion of those back home to me. I take photos as often as I can of new and interesting things I find there. The only drawbacks are the enormous amount of hostas taking up residence and the lack of information provided for each type of plant. There are so many different species that could grow well where the hostas are planted, it's a shame so much space is dedicated to them alone. There are many gorgeous flowers and plants despite the plethora of hostas and having placards that identify them would be a terrific way to engage people's interest further in what the Gardens offer. Outside of those two things, I love to stroll along the pathways and gaze into the koi ponds. If I had more leisure time than I do currently, I would definitely spend much more of it here.

  • 5/5 Bonny K. 1 year ago on Google
    Gorgeous city garden. Free admission. Dogs on leash only. Lots of shade. Built in 1930 by the city to fight unemployment. Pretty cool Lincoln!!!

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning gardens of colorful splendor! The artistry of landscape design. Well kept. Great place to take photos and take a peaceful walk. Bathrooms were clean.

  • 5/5 Arnav A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a really beautiful garden in Lincoln and a great place to spend a pleasant evening. It's free to visit but they have a small donation box. Parking is somewhat limited but it shouldn't be hard to find a spot nearby if needed. Definitely recommend visiting if in the area!

  • 5/5 Dani D. 8 months ago on Google
    These gardens are so gorgeous. There's a good parking lot, and street parking if you're big enough. The sidewalks are great, and they have bathrooms. The flowers are absolutely gorgeous.

  • 5/5 Zsuzsanna S. 8 months ago on Google
    I stopped in Lincoln for an overnight stay and got to visit this place. What a beautiful and lush garden! Everything was in full bloom, lots of birds and butterflies around, gold fish in the ponds, etc. I met some very nice local visitors. Free parking is available on the NW side of the garden.

  • 5/5 Sara Line F. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful and peaceful gardens right in the city. Lots of beautiful trees and flowers as well as a couple of water Lily ponds with koi fish (fun for kids of all ages), and a waterfall. Pathways are easy to walk, wheelchair accessible. Volunteers were busy working diligently while visitors enjoyed the serene atmosphere. What a colorful getaway from the city for visitors and locals alike.

  • 5/5 Trixie R. 7 months ago on Google
    A short walk on a brick path, surrounded by lovely flowers, greenery, and a couple of water features. Well worth a stop. You can fairly easily maneuver a wheelchair or stroller through it.

  • 5/5 Rhonda S. 7 months ago on Google
    They did a really nice job revamping the garden on east side of 27th near the zoo. There are "Pardon our garden signs around because of a flower disease but it's still a beautiful place to visit.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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