Kenton County Parks & Recreation

Kenton County Parks & Recreation Welcome to Kenton County Parks & Recreation! Come outside and play!

Kenton County is home to these eight parks:

New Kenton County Park
Doe Run Park
George Bowman Park
Lincoln Ridge Park
Middleton-Mills Park
Pioneer Park
Richardson Road Park
Saylor Woods Park

To learn more about each park and our partner parks, visit our website: https://www.kentoncounty.org/216/Parks

🌿 A huge thank you to the volunteers from 7 Hills Church and their Heart the City Program!Last week, teams of volunteers...
06/23/2026

🌿 A huge thank you to the volunteers from 7 Hills Church and their Heart the City Program!

Last week, teams of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and spent the week helping beautify all of our Kenton County parks. From spreading mulch and refreshing landscaping to picking up litter and clearing debris, their hard work made a noticeable difference across our parks.

Thank you for giving your time and energy to help get our parks ready for the summer!

⏰ Deadline extended for new Beginner Pickleball LeagueThursday, June 25 is the final day to register for our Beginner Pi...
06/22/2026

⏰ Deadline extended for new Beginner Pickleball League

Thursday, June 25 is the final day to register for our Beginner Pickleball League at Richardson Road Park!

If you've been thinking about giving pickleball a try, now's the time. This four week league is designed for beginners and offers a fun, relaxed environment to learn the game, improve your skills and connect with other players.

📅 League Dates: Mondays, June 29 through July 20
🕗 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
📍 Richardson Road Park
💲 $20 per person
👥 Adults only

Registration closes soon, so don't miss out! Secure your spot today at bit.ly/kcprcatalog.

Who's ready for another week of fun?🎨 Tuesday, June 23 | Art in the Park"Making Cordage" with Art Equals📍 Pioneer Park🦉 ...
06/22/2026

Who's ready for another week of fun?

🎨 Tuesday, June 23 | Art in the Park
"Making Cordage" with Art Equals
📍 Pioneer Park

🦉 Wednesday, June 24 | Wild Wednesday
"Raptors" with Dr. Tom Sprout and Critters in the Classroom
📍 Middleton-Mills Park

⛏ Thursday, June 25 | Science Thursday
"Digging It!" with Science Heroes
📍 Pioneer Park

We'll see you and your family there! ☀️

We packed a lot of adventure into this week!🎨 On Tuesday, kids got creative with Art Equals at Pioneer Park, learning di...
06/19/2026

We packed a lot of adventure into this week!

🎨 On Tuesday, kids got creative with Art Equals at Pioneer Park, learning different knot tying techniques and turning them into some impressive projects.

🐐 Wednesday brought the fun at Wild Wednesday with Benton Farms " Benton Family Farm"! Families got to meet and pet goats, a bunny, a duck and more. Kids even snapped photos with a special guest, Y'all Star, the Florence Y'alls mascot.

🌿 We wrapped up the week at Science Thursday, where the Kenton County Conservation District, Kentucky introduced everyone to the joys of nature journaling and encouraged kids to slow down, observe and appreciate the world around them.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week! We can't wait to do it all again.

👀 Check back Monday to see what's in store for next week's lineup!

🧺 Happy International Picnic Day! 🧺Where are you spreading out your picnic blanket? By the water? Under a shady tree? Ne...
06/18/2026

🧺 Happy International Picnic Day! 🧺

Where are you spreading out your picnic blanket? By the water? Under a shady tree? Near the playground while the kids play?

No matter your perfect spot, we've got a place waiting for you. Pack your basket and enjoy the day in the parks!

🏓 Looking for a new way to stay active this summer?Our Beginner Pickleball League is the perfect opportunity to learn th...
06/17/2026

🏓 Looking for a new way to stay active this summer?

Our Beginner Pickleball League is the perfect opportunity to learn the game, meet new people and enjoy Monday mornings on the court.

Over four weeks, players will participate in round robin matches designed to help build skills, gain confidence and have fun in a welcoming environment.
📅 Mondays, June 29 through July 20
🕗 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
📍 Richardson Road Park

💲 $20 per person
👥 Adults only
⏰ Registration closes June 22
Grab your paddle and join us! Register today at bit.ly/kcprcatalog before all spots are filled.

Who doesn't love spotting a bluebird? There's something special about seeing that bright flash of blue on a walk through...
06/17/2026

Who doesn't love spotting a bluebird? There's something special about seeing that bright flash of blue on a walk through the park!

Eastern bluebirds are cavity nesters, meaning they build their nests inside tree cavities or nest boxes. They nest from March through August, and the addition of man-made nesting boxes has played a huge role in helping their populations make an incredible comeback. Males are easy to recognize with their brilliant blue feathers and rusty-red chest, while females have softer gray coloring with blue on their wings and tail.

You can find bluebird nesting boxes along our Bluebird Trail at Lincoln Ridge, Middleton-Mills, Pioneer and Doe Run Lake parks. The next time you're out enjoying your favorite County park, keep an eye out from a respectful distance and you just might catch a bluebird flying in or out of its nest box!

The answer to yesterday's was... 48 pounds!The average rainbow trout weight is 2 to 6 pounds, making the record holder...
06/16/2026

The answer to yesterday's was... 48 pounds!

The average rainbow trout weight is 2 to 6 pounds, making the record holder a major outlier.

Want to try to catch one for yourself? We stock rainbow trout in our Middleton-Mill Park ponds as part of our Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINS) program. Be sure to have a valid Kentucky Fishing License.

🎣 For more information about FINS, visit https://bit.ly/KC-FINS

Game on, Kenton County! 🏓Pickleball players now have a new place to play at Middleton Mills Park. Four new pickleball co...
06/15/2026

Game on, Kenton County! 🏓

Pickleball players now have a new place to play at Middleton Mills Park. Four new pickleball courts are officially open near Shelterhouse 2, and the neighboring basketball court has been repaired and repainted for even more recreation opportunities.

Middleton Mills Park is now the third Kenton County park to offer pickleball, joining Richardson Road Park and Pioneer Park.

Grab your paddle, gather your friends and come check out the newest courts in our park system!

Address

420 Independence Station Road
Independence, KY
41051

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18595257529

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