Lincoln residents are being urged to use caution when visiting parks and trails after Wednesday’s storms left standing water, mud, debris and water damage. Several locations are temporarily closed or impassable, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation Public Information Officer Kat Schlueter told KLIN News floodwater could conceal additional hazards.
“We’re not sure if there’s anything that’s washed out, and we just want to make sure everyone is safe,” Schlueter said. Visitors should respect closure signs and turn around rather than travel through flooded areas.
The large-dog run at Roper East Park near Ninth and Adams streets is closed while crews repair a damaged fence. Schlueter said the dog run will remain closed until repairs are completed, with no firm reopening date provided…