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!
News
On your mark, get set, registration is now open for the 2022 Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run
Registration opens today for Lexington’s July 4 Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run races through downtown. The 46th annual races will use the updated courses rolled out last year that proved popular with runners.
William Wells Brown Community Center Completes 100cameras Youth Engagement Program
William Wells Brown Community Center, in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, recently completed the 100cameras program.
Lexington joins 10-Minute Walk Campaign to advance access to parks and green spaces throughout the city
Lexington has signed on to the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, joining cities across the country who are pledging to make sure 100% of their residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park or green space by 2050.