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

Jack-o-lantern glowing on the trail at McConnell Springs Park
Carve out some fun this fall

Carved pumpkins needed for the fourth annual Jack-o-lantern Trail

Urban County Councilmembers and Mayor Linda Gorton use shovels to ceremoniously break ground at the new park
Mayor breaks ground on Cardinal Run Park North

The first phase is expected to be completed in 2025.

large Christmas tree in in downtown Lexington park
City seeking two Christmas trees for downtown

Do you have a large evergreen tree that is nicely shaped that you want removed from your property? If so, consider donating it for the city to use for Lexington’s holiday season celebration.

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