Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Fred Brown, Parks & Recreation staff, and park visitors today cut a ribbon to officially open a new basketball court at Berry Hill Park.
“This is one of many court upgrades happening across the city,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “In Kentucky, we love our basketball – watching it and playing it. Now people of all ages can enjoy a game with their friends and family at this great neighborhood park.”
Berry Hill Park, located near the Hunting Hills, Carriage Lane and Southeastern Hills neighborhoods, offers a wide variety of recreational amenities, including a walking trail, playground and one of Lexington’s premier skateparks.
“The renovation of the Berry Hill basketball court is a great addition to this neighborhood park,” said Councilmember Fred Brown, whose district includes Berry Hill Park. “Now equipped with a skatepark, basketball court, and multi-use field, Berry Hill Park has become a destination location for Fayette County residents and beyond.”
The new basketball court at Berry Hill Park is one of many court upgrades coming to Lexington parks funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This includes repaved or renovated basketball courts in Douglass, Marlboro, Meadowbrook, Lansdowne-Merrick, Dogwood Trace, Pine Meadows and Mary Todd parks. Pickleball courts will be added to River Hill, Picadome and Constitution parks. Repairs and renovations are also happening to the tennis courts at Constitution, Woodland, Mount Tabor and Shillito parks.
“American Rescue Plan Act funds have allowed us to address much-needed court upgrades and additions across the city to match the community’s needs,” said Monica Conrad, Director of Parks & Recreation. “Recreational amenities are a high priority for us because we see how much the community enjoys playing various sports. This incredible investment has allowed us to update or add courts at 14 parks across the city. Talk about a slam dunk!”
A total of $25.1 million of ARPA funds have been allocated to Parks & Recreation improvements, with $3.1 million going toward sports court improvements. Locations and priorities were determined by the Parks Master Plan, which highlights park and recreational needs.
Parks & Recreation, a division of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, oversees the programming, maintenance, and development of over 100 city parks and natural areas, six pools, five golf courses, community centers, recreational programs, and three arts venues. To find out more, follow @LexKYParks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or sign up for the email newsletter.
