These free, family-friendly recreational water play events offer a fun way for community members to cool off outdoors following the end of the City pool season August 9. “Fire Hydrant Parties are more than just a fun gathering – they bring essential cooling relief to our neighborhoods at the hottest point of the summer.” said Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Parks and Recreation Director. “Creating safe, refreshing spaces for families to beat the heat is an important part of how we support community wellbeing across Lincoln.” Each event will provide hydrant-connected water spray features. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, Lincoln Fire and Rescue and Lincoln Police Department will support each event with activities. A Lincoln City Libraries Bookmobile will be at the Friday August 14 and Friday 21st events. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Because these events take place in parking lots, appropriate footwear is recommended. No registration is required. All events run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the following locations: 2026 Dates: August 10 – Densmore Park parking lot, 6701 S. 14th St. August 14 – UPCO Park parking lot, North 40th and Adams streets August 17 – Arnold Heights Park parking lot, Northwest 54th Street and West Knight Drive August 21 – Roberts Park parking lot, 58th and Sumner streets