Colonial Hills offers a peaceful and quiet environment with minimal street noise and city commotion, making it an ideal setting for comfortable living. The neighborhood boasts several green spaces, including a well-situated park that provides ample outdoor opportunities. Accessibility is a key feature, with numerous businesses nearby providing convenience for everyday needs, along with a supermarket and various dining options. Cycling infrastructure supports easy bike travel throughout the area, enhancing mobility. Single detached homes dominate the neighborhood, particularly three-bedroom options built between 1960 and 1980, giving the community a cohesive and charming residential atmosphere. Convenient car travel and nearby bus lines add to overall accessibility benefits.
Colonial Hills has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few bars, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located a short distance away. Most areas in Colonial Hills are especially quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. It is easy to reach green spaces in the neighborhood since there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
Located at 40th and Yankee Hill Road, Colonial Hills Park provides residents with well-maintained green space, a children's playground, basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, and open areas perfect for picnics and relaxing outdoors, making it a central hub for neighborhood gatherings and recreation.
Situated conveniently within the community at 4900 S 52nd Street, Zeman Elementary serves as a top-rated neighborhood school and a focal point for families, fostering a strong sense of community and offering excellent educational programs for young learners in Colonial Hills.
The Village Meadows Shopping Center at 56th and Highway 2 features local dining favorites such as Amigos/Kings Classic and Raising Cane’s, providing Colonial Hills residents with convenient access to popular fast-casual eats just minutes from their doorstep.
Just north of Colonial Hills, the Hy-Vee at 40th & Old Cheney Road offers a full-service grocery experience with a bakery, deli, and pharmacy, making it an essential and highly frequented shopping destination for neighborhood residents.
Colonial Hills enjoys easy access to Lincoln’s Rock Island Trail at multiple points near Old Cheney Road, offering residents a scenic and convenient route for biking, jogging, and walking that seamlessly connects them to the city’s extensive trail system.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This free, all-ages fall evening is especially convenient for Colonial Hills residents because Pioneers Park is on Lincoln’s southwest side. Families can carve pumpkins, enjoy provided dinner and s’mores, and watch The Wild Robot outdoors for an easy seasonal outing close to home.
View event details →Lincoln Parks and Recreation’s free outdoor movie night offers a relaxed way for nearby residents to spend a Friday evening. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, enjoy a family-friendly film, and have an indoor backup option at the recreation center if weather disrupts the screening.
View event details →Sensory Safari gives Lincoln families an inclusive daytime activity with hands-on opportunities to touch, hear, smell and explore animal-related stations. It is a particularly useful local option for children with sensory-processing needs, blindness or low vision, and is within a short drive of Colonial Hills.
View event details →For residents who enjoy college sports and Lincoln’s game-day atmosphere, the Huskers’ Homecoming matchup against Maryland is a major nearby October event. Memorial Stadium is centrally located, making it a practical outing from Colonial Hills, whether attending in person or joining the surrounding pregame community energy.
View event details →Boo at the Zoo is one of Lincoln’s most accessible Halloween traditions for families near Colonial Hills. Children can visit trick-or-treat stations, collect candy and coupons, and enjoy a festive zoo setting, with multiple evening dates plus a Sunday afternoon option for younger children.
View event details →This free downtown fall festival gives Colonial Hills residents a broader Lincoln outing with local makers, food trucks, live entertainment, family activities, a pet costume parade and a pie-eating contest. The Haymarket location also makes it easy to combine the event with dinner or other downtown stops.
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Local characteristics and demographics for Colonial Hills
