Lincoln residents will have a chance to see the restored Cascade Fountain on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 27th Street and Capitol Parkway.
There is a new plaza area where residents can gather for events. There are nearly 460 bricks bearing the names of educators honored as part of the Cascade Honor Roll program. The event will also feature a replica Cascade Fountain made of LEGO.
Lincoln Parks Foundation announced a $1.6 million fundraising campaign in January 2020 to renovate Cascade Fountain and the surrounding grounds. The project included rehabilitation and refurbishment of the fountain, related site improvements and an endowment to maintain the fountain and adjacent areas. The project took 18 months to complete.
“We are proud to welcome Lincoln residents back to Cascade Fountain. Thanks to the hard work of so many, Cascade flows again. The Foundation is grateful to the many donors who made this restoration possible,” said Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Director of Lincoln Parks Foundation.
Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Johnson says “Cascade Fountain was built in 1978 to commemorate the historic bicentennial celebration of our great nation and to honor all educators for their dedication and commitment to providing excellence in education. We are thrilled to open this facility to the public.”
Cascade Fountain is one of many iconic park destinations in the Antelope Park Triangle.