Support Us Button Widget

Parks and Recreation

Aerial shot of the river at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary with trees with multiple shades of leaves.
Weather
When to expect peak fall foliage in Lexington
October is going to be a colorful month in Fayette County, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 13, 2025 11:13 AM
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
A wooden Nature Center sign amongst a field of golden rod at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
Parks and Recreation
Get outdoors with Parks & Recreation this fall
Enjoy the changing of seasons with a change of scenery at one Lexington Parks & Recreation’s outdoor programs
September 6, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
Two people walking through a floral and tree-lined path.
Parks and Recreation
Share your thoughts, hopes, and dreams for green space with Lexington Park Equity Accelerator
Lexingtonians are invited to submit proposals for $1,000 projects to help increase accessibility + belonging to all locals in the community.
August 21, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
lex-placeholder-renderings
Development
City officials + nonprofit board break ground on the $39 million Town Branch Park
Affectionately known as Lexington’s living room, the $39-million Town Branch Park will feature an amphitheater, dog park, water feature, and more in the heart of downtown.
August 15, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
Two people walking through a floral and tree-lined path.
Travel and Outdoors
Help plan the sixth annual Nature Hop by submitting your educational events
August 11, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
LEX_Adult Wilderness Camp
Travel and Outdoors
Act like a kid again at Adult Wilderness Camp
Disconnect from technology, reconnect with yourself, and maybe learn some new hobbies at Adult Wilderness Camp.
July 28, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
A giant Monopoly board game on a stand that features Lexington businesses and horses.
City
Lexington’s Monopoly Board Revealed
Save those get out of jail free cards and make your way through Lexington’s Monopoly board.
July 26, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
Sunrise at Masterson Station Park
Travel and Outdoors
Parks & Recreation introduces new outdoor programming
Inhale, exhale, explore
July 14, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
A paved pathway surrounded by yellow flowers and trees
Travel and Outdoors
Explore Kentucky’s physiographic regions at The Arboretum
Learn about and explore in real life the hundreds of species of native plants at The Arboretum.
July 12, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
lex-placeholder-renderings
Parks and Recreation
Town Branch Project reaches $39 million Phase I funding goal
June 22, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
A woman and child listening as another woman explains an activity.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore your own backyard with Parks & Rec’s Nature in your Neighborhood program
June 8, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
Load More
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
A horse in a field in the morning haze. There is a yellowish glow from distant sunlight coming through the trees, casting yellowish tones on the grass. Fences and trees surround the lone horse who is grazing.
Music
Our LEXtoday readers’ local playlist
We asked for songs that remind you of home, and here are the suggestions you sent in.
August 5, 2025
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
Lexington Public Library Central Library location
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
Black wrought iron archway at Gratz Park entrance with vivid autumn foliage and a bright blue sky, conveying a serene and welcoming atmosphere.
History
Mapping out history: Gratz Park, Lexington’s oldest neighborhood
Considered to be the city’s oldest neighborhood with history dating back to the 1700s, let’s take a walk through the park + learn something new.
July 31, 2025
 · 
Haley Bartlett
a painting of a blue horse
City
Edelen Renewables proposes solar facility at former Haley Pike Landfill
If approved, 400 acres of brownfield land will be used to push sustainability forward in Lexington.
July 31, 2025
 · 
Haley Bartlett
The Fireworks Burger from Harry's is shown with ghost pepper cheese, fried pickled jalapeños, and lettuce on a bun. Chips in a cup are behind the burger.
Food
Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns
Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.
July 8, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson
a sandwich and soup
City
Lexington’s best sandwich and soup lunch spots
July 3, 2025
 · 
Aaron Mikel
A pathway along Raven Run Sanctuary.
Events
Celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month
This is the fourth year of special collaborations with local businesses, which will help fund new trees in local parks.
June 30, 2025
 · 
Sarah Andrews
A couple dancing on the rooftop of the Kentucky Castle in Lexington, KY.
Play
Wedding venues in Lexington
If wedding bells are in your future, check out these quintessentially Lexington wedding venues.
June 30, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson
A person in a green hat stands next to a blue penguin and stares at a painting of a grassy hill in a gold frame on a white wall.
Play
13 museums in Lexington
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Lexington have it all.
June 25, 2025
 · 
Staff
Maysville, KY mural behind train tracks
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak from Lexington
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 23, 2025
 · 
Brianna Williams