Parks and Recreation

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Play
Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 12, 2025 10:33 AM
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Aayat Ali
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A comprehensive guide to Lexington’s extraordinary parks
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.
February 4, 2025
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Staff
Mayor Linda Gorton, surrounded by other city officials and community members cutting a ribbon in the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center.
City
See the additions and renovations to the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
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.
January 23, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Masterson Park and Woodland Park activities; people and athletes
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Help maintain clean and beautiful local parks
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.
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Parks and Recreation
Lexington Parks & Recreation will debut its Action Trackchair
The mobility device will debut in spring 2025 at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and make unpaved and natural trails more accessible.
October 8, 2024
A skate park in Lexington, KY
Culture
Woodland Skate Park celebrates 25 years of hosting flips, tricks, and joy in Lexington
Kick, push, kick, push, coast.
September 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Festivals
Best practices to have the best time at the Woodland Art Fair
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.
August 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of adults and children cutting the ribbon to a new playground at Gainesway Park
City
Support our local greenspaces through the new Adopt-A-Park program
If you love your local park, now you can be more involved in its future thanks to the new Adopt-A-Park program.
August 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Eat + drink your way through National Parks & Recreation Month
Treat yo’self with these exclusive releases in collaboration with local businesses.
July 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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🐝 The local initiative worth buzzing about
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Culture
Share the road + your thoughts on bike trails in Lexington
May 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Joe Bologna's sits in the former Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church.
Business
Discover Lexington’s oldest restaurants and their timeless favorites
From classic steaks to legendary breadsticks, these long-standing Lexington eateries have stood the test of time.
January 15, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in Lexington
From tiny homes to 21c, Lexington is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
January 14, 2026
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Staff
Four older adults sitting in chairs making music by playing instruments like the flute or recorder at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Culture
10+ activities for retired locals in Lexington
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Lexington.
January 14, 2026
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Michael Beausoleil
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Lexington’s most-booked restaurants
We’ve rounded up Lexington’s most-booked restaurants, according to OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice report, along with tips for securing your table.
January 13, 2026
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Alexis Baker
A group of men and women posing after a group run
Sports
Top running groups in Lexington
Cold temperatures have you hibernating? Check out Lexington’s favorite running groups to get outside and get moving.
January 12, 2026
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Molly Thompson
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Live
Find your zen with our Lexington yoga guide
Check out these 13 yoga studios around the Horse Capital of the World, which offer everything from hot power classes to beginner sessions.
January 9, 2026
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Molly Thompson
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City
The Lexington-Fayette resident recycle guide
It’s not easy being green. Here’s what to keep in mind as you recycle across the county.
January 9, 2026
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Dayten Rose
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Food
A guide to mocktails in Lexington
Looking for a booze-free drink? No problem. Here are five spots in Lexington to grab non-alcoholic sips and mocktails.
January 8, 2026
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Molly Thompson
A view of the Lexington skyline as the sun sets.
Live
Lexingtonian 101: our guide to becoming a Lexington resident
Becoming a new Lexingtonian is easy with our LEX 101 guide.
January 7, 2026
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Staff
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City
Lexington’s biggest national wins of 2025
Let’s take a look at Lexington’s prestigious accolades.
January 6, 2026
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Alexis Baker