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Location:
4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40509
Jacobson Park is a 216-acre park located in east Lexington (District 7). The city had been leasing the park from Kentucky-American Water Company for use as a recreational facility since 1968 but took ownership in January 2011. The park includes a reservoir used by the water company and a golf course (Lakeside Golf Course). Ownership will be given to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) on January 2, 2011.
Amenities:
Basketball Court
Dog Park
Fishing
Open play fields
Playground
Restrooms
Shelters (7)
Volleyball (4)
| Jacobson Park Marina |
| 2013 Boat Dock Prices and Hours |
| April 20 - May 25 |
Open Weekends Only |
| Saturday |
11am-7pm |
| Sunday |
1pm-7pm |
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Last boat goes out at 6:30
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| May 26- August 12 |
| Monday- Saturday |
11am-7pm |
| Sunday |
1pm-7pm |
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Last boat goes out at 6:30
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| August 13 - September 29 |
Open Weekends Only |
| Saturday |
11am-7pm |
| Sunday |
1pm-7pm |
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Last boat goes out at 6:30
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| Prices |
| Paddle Boats |
$4.00 for 30min |
| Boat Launch |
$3.00 |
The Jacobson Park Marina has a launch area for non-gasoline powered boats which cost $3 per boat. Patrons may also rent pedal boats which hold two people. The rental cost is $4 for one-half hour. The Jacobson Boat dock typically opens for weekends in late April and opens on a daily basis in late May. All boat riders must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal floatation device. Vending machines and restrooms are available at the Marina. The age requirement for pedal boat rental is 16 & over. Those under the required age must be accompanied by a chaperone 16 or older. Fishing docks are located in several areas throughout the park and are accessible to wheelchairs. You must have a valid Kentucky fishing license if you are 16 or older. There is no charge to fish at this park.
On October 6 – 10, 1993, a dedicated volunteer group comprised of citizens, local businesses and LFUCG personnel came together to construct a creative playground at Jacobson Park. This playground is a multi-level wooden structure with tunnels, ramps, bridges, sliding poles and other features designed for active play. Other creative playgrounds are located at Shillito and Woodland parks.
Jacobson Park offers seven shelters which may be rented by families and organized groups seven days a week. Each shelter has picnic tables, water and electricity and can accommodate at least 50 people. Shelter #4 is the largest shelter and it will accommodate 100 persons. It rents for $75 per day. All other shelters rent for $50 per day. Parking is available nearby. Indoor restroom facilities are located near shelters #1, #2 and #3. Please note that all rentals require written permission.
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Jacobson is home to one of the four dog parks owned and operated by the LFUCG. This dog park is approximately three acres with a tree line and benches. Parks & Recreation is currently working with the Friends of the Dog Park, Inc. on a re-design of Jacobson Dog Park. This re-design will increase the acreage of the dog park, divide it into two paddocks and upgrade the fencing to the horse-farm style found in our other dog parks. More parking will also be available.
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