Country Club features predominantly spacious three and four-bedroom detached homes built before 1960, offering a tranquil community atmosphere with minimal street noise. This neighborhood provides convenient access to several green spaces, including the scenic Memorial Park, fostering a peaceful environment. Daily needs can be fulfilled at nearby supermarkets and several local restaurants, ensuring convenience. The neighborhood offers a bicycle-friendly environment with several paths, complemented by accessible bus stops servicing the area. Proximity to highways and available parking enhances ease of transportation for car users. Primary and secondary schools are located within short distances, supporting educational access throughout the neighborhood.
Country Club offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Lincoln is very quiet overall, as the streets are very calm. Lastly, parks, including Tierra Park and Sheridan Green, are especially well-distributed and there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which results in them being easy to get to from most locations in the neighborhood.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
This historic private club, located at 3200 S 24th Street, is a longstanding centerpiece of the neighborhood, offering golf, tennis, swimming, and social events in a picturesque, tree-lined setting that defines the area’s sense of community.
Just north of the neighborhood along Normal Boulevard, Antelope Park provides expansive green spaces, playgrounds, walking trails, and gardens, making it a favorite nearby destination for outdoor recreation and family gatherings for Country Club residents.
Located within the neighborhood at 1930 S 20th Street, this respected public school is known both for its vibrant educational environment and as a gathering point for local families, contributing to the neighborhood’s family-friendly appeal.
Country Club is renowned for its early-20th-century architecture and its shady, canopied boulevards, especially along Calvert and Sheridan; these beautiful homes and mature trees showcase the neighborhood’s unique charm and strong sense of history.
A local favorite just outside the neighborhood at 6900 O Street, LeQuartier Bakery is popular with Country Club residents for its artisan breads, pastries, and coffee, serving as a cozy morning stop and informal meeting spot for neighbors.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This free, family-friendly outdoor event lets Country Club residents enjoy a short drive to Pioneers Park for fall nature activities, bison-themed programming, and educational experiences led by local experts. It is a good way to spend a crisp November morning exploring one of Lincoln’s most popular natural areas.
View event details →Located near 27th Street and Capital Parkway, Sunken Gardens is convenient to Country Club and offers residents a chance to help prepare Lincoln’s iconic public gardens for winter. The volunteer activity is especially appealing for gardeners, families, and neighbors who enjoy hands-on community projects in a beautiful nearby setting.
View event details →Country Club residents can easily reach the course or finish area to cheer runners, enjoy the lively community atmosphere, and support friends participating in Nebraska’s major fall half-marathon. The race begins near Lincoln East and finishes in the West Haymarket, making it a notable citywide event rather than a distant regional outing.
View event details →This major touring concert gives Country Club residents a convenient Lincoln option for an early holiday-season night out. Pentatonix’s recognizable vocal harmonies and Christmas repertoire make it suitable for couples, groups of friends, and families with older children, while the downtown arena is only a short drive from the neighborhood.
View event details →Beginning November 20, Country Club families can visit the nearby Lincoln Children’s Zoo for illuminated animal displays, music-synchronized light shows, tunnels of lights, train rides, cocoa, and s’mores. Its South 27th Street location makes this a particularly convenient seasonal activity for residents seeking a festive evening close to home.
View event details →The Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot offers Country Club residents a welcoming way to begin the holiday with a free Tot Trot, a one-mile walk or run, or a 5K. The downtown Railyard setting is close enough for a quick trip, and participation supports the YMCA’s community programs and wellness access.
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Local characteristics and demographics for Country Club
