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

teenage boy sitting on top of a lifeguard stand with a whistle in his mouth and a white umbrella overhead
Lifeguard training available next week!

Parks & Recreation is hiring lifeguards to work at pools this summer.

young boy sinding near edge of large, outdoor, inground swimming pool
City pools open for season with reduced capacity and limited hours

Parks & Recreation is eager to welcome swimmers back to the pools after being closed last summer.

Mayor Linda Gorton at the podium announcing R. J. Corman will once again host the launch site of our Fourth of July fireworks show.
More Fourth of July events return

There are plans for fireworks, the Bluegrass 10,000 and a twist on the Patriotic concert.

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