Lexington KY Parks

#LexParks | 🌳 100+ Parks • 🏊 6 Pools • 🏫 6 Community Centers •🏌️ 5 Golf Courses • 🎭 3 Arts Venues • 🎟 Events • 🏀 Sports • 👥 Camps & Programs

[Kentucky Men’s Basketball @KentuckyMBB]

We had a great time getting out into the community to check out some great basketball at @LexKyParks.

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Charles Young, Jacobson, and Masterson Station spraygrounds also remain open until October 1.

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Pool Update: Due to limited staffing as schools have resumed, Woodland Aquatic Center will be closed for the season beginning tomorrow 9/2. Shillito Pool will remain open through Monday 9/4, and close on-schedule following that day.

[Play Golf Lex @Playgolflex]

Play Golf Lex Am Tour at Lakeside sponsored by @MichelobULTRA

Both the Men's and Women's Divisions are in action. Men are playing stroke play and Women Team Shamble

To view live scoring
Men
https://t.co/lgLjoUYY5o

Women
https://t.co/Ohd6CVLm3H

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🎷 Please note: From the Front Porch Jazz Series tonight (8/26) has been canceled due to expected inclement weather. We hope to reschedule this band to another date and will be sure to post the rescheduled date once one is confirmed.

[KEMI @KEMIworkerscomp]

Work hard, play hard! Several members from KEMI's Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing (SIM) team volunteered with @lexkyparks by spreading mulch at Shilito Park to freshen up the playground and help keep kids safe. #worksafe #serveothers

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Please Note: We are canceling Northside Nights at Castlewood Park this evening, Friday, August 25 due to illness and technical difficulties. We are hopeful to reschedule with The Tim Talbert Project, please stay tuned for the make-up date.

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🚫🎺 Please note: Unfortunately, due to a power outage at Ecton Park, tonight's final Big Band & Jazz of the season has been canceled. We'll see you next season for more great music!

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Please note: Tonight’s Perseid Meteor Shower Watch event at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary has been canceled due to projected overcast and weather. 🚫🌠

[Play Golf Lex @Playgolflex]

🚩Please note: Due to a fire this morning at our maintenance building, Meadowbrook Golf Course will be closed the remainder of the day, with an anticipated reopening of tomorrow, Friday, July 21.

Any tournaments planned for the course today are also canceled.

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Tonight’s Big Band & Jazz concert at Ecton Park has been canceled due to weather. ⛈️ We’ll see you next week!

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• Friday, July 14 – Myriad Meadery
Pineapple, cherry, and vanilla session mead

• Friday, July 21 – Olive’s Apron Bakery & Tea Shop
Pistachio blackberry honey cake

• Friday, July 28 – Genesis Coffee House & Eatery
Bananas foster waffles plate

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Espresso you love for parks at Lussi Brown Coffee Bar tomorrow, July 7th, for our first collab in celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month! ☕️ For the second year, we have partnered with local businesses to release a collaborative product each Friday in July.

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A portion of proceeds supports Trees Lexington, funding tree planting in local parks. 🌳

Parks & Recreation Month Collaboration Schedule:

• Friday, July 7 – Lussi Brown Coffee Bar
Maple, black walnut, and vanilla iced espresso (+ cocktail version)

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(4/4) 🔵 Fourth of July Parade | Noon | Main Street (downtown)

🔴 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular 10 p.m. | Main Street and Oliver Lewis Way

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(1/4) Join us tomorrow for a day full of events and entertainment to celebrate our nation's independence! 🇺🇸 Visit https://t.co/nIUQgkQKGK

🔴 Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run | 7:25 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. | Corner of Main Street and North Limestone & Short St between Courthouse Plaza

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(3/4) 🔴 Tandy Park Entertainment
10 a.m. | Erin Sliney
11:15 a.m. | Beth Burden
1:15 p.m. | Greg Schaber

⚪️ Public Reading of the United States Declaration of Independence | 10 a.m. | Historic Lexington Courthouse

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• Tates Creek Pool is closed because of no electricity.
• Lakeside, Tates Creek, and Meadowbrook golf courses are closed because of damage. Kearney Hill is open, but is cart path only. Picadome is open, but walking only.

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⚠️ Storm Damage Updates: Many of our parks were impacted by the storms last night. Below is a list of impacted locations as of this morning. There are many trees and power lines down as well.

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For the latest updates on any closures, visit https://t.co/NSoj8idxh6

IMPACTED LOCATIONS
• Raven Run is closed because of because of downed trees on roads.
• Jacobson Park Dog Park is closed because of damaged fencing and downed power lines.