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Grand Generation Center 407 E. Sixth St., 308-324-2498
Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:30pm Madeline’s CafÉ & Bakery 501 N. Washington Street Lexington, NE Indoor facilities include: an indoor hitting complex for baseball and golf, a 27,000-square-foot indoor fieldhouse for turf sports and a 29,000-square-foot Racquet Center (completed in 2024), featuring four tennis courts and eight pickleball courts Picnic shelters are available for reservations, including the Lexington Veterans Memorial Pavilion and Amphitheatre, which was completed in 2024. The Lexington Family Aquatic Center, 1002 Monroe St., offers a lap pool, a zero- depth pool with a water slide, and a splash pad for family-friendly water recreation. scheme, furniture and signage were added to the library in 2022. The library regularly brings in authors, musicians, storytellers and other expert speakers to enhance lifelong learning opportunities for residents. Parks & Recreation Lexington is home to eight public parks spanning over 100 acres of outdoor recreation space. Two of the largest parks feature renovated lakes with handicap- accessible fishing piers and new walking trails, stocked with fish provided by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. Recreational amenities across the city include: Nine outdoor tennis courts, four competition ball fields, multiple soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, frisbee golf, a skate park, a driving range, a splash pad, walking trails and numerous picnic shelters and playgrounds.
the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, a branch of the Nebraska Department of Labor, Lexington Public Schools Early Learning Academy, Dawson County Family Partners, and a regional call center for the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services. Fun & Entertainment There is so much to see and do in Lexington and the surrounding area! Stock car races begin in March at the Dawson County Raceway. The Dawson County Fair will be at the Dawson County Fairgrounds July 16-20, 2025. Here, youth participate in life-skills contests including cooking, sewing and photography. Young ranchers compete in livestock shows showing off their sheep, hogs, cattle, dogs and even cats! The carnival is in town, and many vendors and open-class competitions take place. August is busy with the Wings and Wine, Beer & Brats event at Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery later in the month. In December, Santa travels to downtown Lexington during the annual Light Up Lexington Christmas Parade and visits with children at his house on Saturdays. Firetruck rides are also provided by the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. There are many events to choose from throughout the entire year! Attractions Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery has been family owned and operated by the McFarlands since 2001. It is located at 43315 County Road 757, one-half mile north of Lexington along the banks of
The Grand Generation Center, Lexington’s senior center, is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services and activities include: Affordable public meals daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., games, crafts, exercise opportunities and bingo and the Meals- on-Wheels program for homebound residents, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. The GGC is a vital community resource providing both social engagement and essential services for Lexington’s senior population. Downtown Revitalization In 2010, Lexington initiated a Downtown Revitalization Project. Spurred by a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant, both public and private improvements were made. Adding local contributions, more than $600,000 was invested in Lexington’s downtown. Subsequently the city secured CDGB funding to make additional improvements in and around the downtown area, including street and sewer upgrades and renovation of the downtown Majestic Theatre. Dawson County Opportunity Center 1501 Plum Creek Parkway In 2010, the City of Lexington took the lead in developing the Dawson County Opportunity Center. Once a vacated big- box store, it’s now a buzzing hive of activity. DCOC is home to the Lexington campus of Central Community College,
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Just off Interstate 80 at exit 237 Lexington, Nebraska. 308.324.6329 • 606 Heartland Road • Lexington
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