Parks & Recreation

Welcome to Lexington Parks & Recreation! We oversee over 100 parks in the city, six community centers, five golf courses, six pools, three arts venues, and numerous programs and events. Use this page as your gateway to Parks & Recreation, and find out more about what facilities, programs, and events are available to everyone in Lexington!

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Mayor Linda Gorton, councilmembers, Parks & Recreation staff, and Kentucky Mountain Bike Association Bluegrass Chapter members cutting the ribbon to officially open a new mixed-use trail at Deer Haven Park

New mixed-use mountain bike, hiking trail arrives at Deer Haven Park

Mar 23, 2022 4:26 p.m.

City officials and representatives from the Kentucky Mountain Bike Association cut the ribbon to officially open a new mixed-use trail.

St. Patrick's Day parade was canceled due to forecasted inclement weather

2022 Lexington Alltech St. Patrick’s Festival rescheduled; parade canceled

Mar 10, 2022 10:13 a.m.

The Irish festival will now take place on March 19. The parade set for March 12 was canceled due to forecasted winter weather.

drawing of new features

Lexington dives into history with plans for Splash!

Feb 22, 2022 12:20 p.m.

Splash! will be located in Charles Young Park, downtown in the East End neighborhood.

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