Parks and Recreation

We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
We’re highlighting the 23 best parks that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, walking trails, and even a few dog-friendly spots.
We’re sharing a little bit of history of the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center + giving you a look inside the four new multi-use spaces.
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Pick it Up and Play is a campaign being tested in several parks around Lexington, encouraging folks who use them to pick up their litter.
The mobility device will debut in spring 2025 at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and make unpaved and natural trails more accessible.
Shop from nearly 200 artists at the annual Woodland Art Fair where you can also sip local beer, listen to live music, and enjoy plates from food trucks.
If you love your local park, now you can be more involved in its future thanks to the new Adopt-A-Park program.
Treat yo’self with these exclusive releases in collaboration with local businesses.
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Take the stress out of holiday decorating this year. Let Lexington’s local experts bring your home to life with festive lights and decor.
Shop local at these holiday markets showcasing Lexington-based vendors, Kentucky businesses, artists, and craftspeople.
Three Lexington-area residents tested their wits and nerves on Netflix’s global competition. From the casting process to the games themselves, the experience challenged them in unexpected ways.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Horse Capital of the World.
Our favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington this year, plus local ingredients.
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
Potholes happen, but fixing them starts with a simple report. Here’s how to alert the right team and keep Lexington’s streets in better shape.
Explore these dog-friendly places in LEX — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
Lace up for a little pre-feast fitness. Local races across Central Kentucky are bringing runners, walkers, and families together to celebrate the season.
Help keep Lexington’s waterways clean by painting a local storm drain with important pollution prevention messaging.