Cooper Park (Lincoln, Nebraska)

Cooper Park
TypeUrban park
Location6th and D Streets
Lincoln, Nebraska, U. S.
Coordinates40°48′13″N 96°42′41″W / 40.8035°N 96.7115°W / 40.8035; -96.7115
Area11.52 acres (4.66 ha)
Created1900
Owned byCity of Lincoln
Operated byLincoln Parks and Recreation

Cooper Park (formerly Lincoln Park, City Park, and F Street Park) is an urban park and former American football field on 6th and D Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the oldest park in Lincoln and served as the first home venue of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team in 1891 and 1892.