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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A grassy meadow trail
Prairies Part 1: Warm-season vs cool-season grass

What would you consider a prairie region of the US? Kentucky is probably not the first state that comes to mind; often it's states like the Dakotas, Nebraska, or Kansas are most associated with the prairie ecosystem.

Children and audience gather to watch Mayor Linda Gorton cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Charles Young Park playground.
Charles Young Park gets new playground

“This is a great place for children of all ages and all abilities,” Mayor Linda Gorton said.

Performers on stage at Ballet Under the Stars at Woodland Park
Lexington Parks & Recreation kicks off a busy August with long-time favorites, new activities

Lexington Parks & Recreation kicking off a busy August.

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