2019 SPRING & SUMMER GUIDE FROM THE DIRECTOR Lexington Parks and Recreation exists to provide this community with opportunities – opportunities for growth, health, fun, culture and play. We are continuing to fully realize our Parks Master Plan and in turn, fulfill the wishes you had for your park system. This season comes to us with over 100 parks and 65 miles of trail. We’ve added playgrounds, spray grounds and lots more. Our 4 spray grounds are a free, delightful and accessible way to beat the summer heat. Trails run through your local neighborhood parks and in our gorgeous natural areas like Raven Run and McConnell Springs. Take the opportunity this warm weather provides to get outside. Whether it’s walking in your park, learning to ride a horse at Masterson Station Park, joining us for a hike at Raven Run, playing pickleball or shooting a bow and arrow at Hisle Farm Park – try something new. I am honored to lead a department whose mission is to enrich Lexington through parks, programs and play. This summer, take your opportunity to get out and play! Thank you, Monica Conrad Director, Lexington Parks & Recreation MISSION STATEMENT POLICIES Build community and enrich life through parks, programs and play. Parks & Recreation enforces the following policies: physical and verbal altercation; equal opportunity; refunds; scholarships; severe weather and INCLUSION STATEMENT emergency conditions; and photo release. All policies are available at We invite everyone to take part in all our Parks & Recreation programs lexingtonky.gov/parks or individuals may call (859) 288-2900 to request and activities. To request an accommodation, please contact a copy. (859) 288-2928 at least two weeks prior to program start date. In some For a full list of policies, visit cases reasonable modifications may take longer. lexingtonky.gov/parks-recreation-policies. CONTACT (859) 288-2900 | www.lexingtonky.gov/parks | Facebook.com/ lexkyparks | Twitter @lexkyparks | Instagram @lexkyparks HOW TO USE THE GUIDE The following pages have information regarding each area of Lexington Parks & Recreation. All dates, times and locations are accurate at the time of printing; however, all information is subject to change. For the most up to date information visit lexingtonky.gov/parks or call (859) 288-2900. ONLINE REGISTRATION Online camp registration begins at noon on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Camp registration remains open until camps are full. Online registration will be available for all participants, except ESP, at parks.lexingtonky.gov. You must have a user ID and password to use the online system. RETURNING USERS: We encourage you to update your household information before registration opens for each area. NEW USERS: New users may register for an ID and password at www.lexingtonky.gov/newuser. You may register in person by coming to the Dunbar Community Center between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday–Friday. You must bring proof of age documentation, no exceptions. We must have positive proof of age for all those 17 years of age and younger in the household. Proof of age documentation includes: birth certificate, passport, immunization certificate, insurance card, or other government issued identification card or document. For more information visit parks.lexingtonky.gov, call (859) 288-2900 or email [email protected]. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION Walk-in summer camp registration opens on April 23 from noon – 5 p.m. at the Dunbar Community Center (545 North Upper Street). Registration will remain open until all slots are full. Registration dates for athletics and other programs are listed with their respective area. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION While we accept mail-in registration, we cannot guarantee slots for mailed registrations. We highly recommend registering for camp online, except for ESP summer fun camp. ESP summer fun camp only accepts mail-in regsitration. Mailed registration for all other camps will be processed after walk-in registration. Mailed registrations will be considered beginning at 8 a.m. on April 24. These are processed on a first-come, first-served postmarked basis, for remaining slots. Mailed registration for ESP/REAL camps will be accepted beginning April 8, 2019, for those not already in the ESP/REAL after school programs. SCHOLARSHIPS Select camps, programs and leagues provide partial scholarships. Partial scholarships are available to participants based on need. Individuals seeking scholarships must fill out an income eligibility application. Proof of income includes KTAP, KCHIP, medical card or other form of government aide. All participants must re-apply for scholarship eligibility every year. Scholarship recipients must re-submit documentation of income eligibility on January 1, 2019. REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS Parks & Recreation programs, with the exception of ESP, offer partial refunds if requested no fewer than seven business days before the start of an activity. (The ESP/REAL camps activity fee is non-refundable). Exceptions are medical reasons or summer school attendance. Refunds are issued in the form of a check in approximately 4 –6 weeks. Refunds may apply to another activity by indicating this on the refund request form. Refund request forms are available on our website. Forms should be submitted to the activity/program manager for approval. Parks & Recreation 545 North Upper Street (40508). Appeals for denial may be made in writing by submitting the refund request to the Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation 545 North Upper Street (40508). Distribution of non-school materials does not imply sponsorships or endorsements of the contents by the Fayette County Public Schools. IMPORTANT DATES April 13 Jacobson boat dock opens for the season (weekends only). AQUATICS April 20 Masterson Station and Jacobson spraygrounds open 9 a.m. to dusk. April 24 Swim lesson online registration opens at noon (available through May 19). April 24 In person swim lesson sign-up, noon-7 p.m. Parks Admin Offices (469 Parkway Dr.) April 24 Pool passes available online beginning at noon (available through May 19). $5 early bird discount online. May 25 Aquatic Centers open. June 1 Neighborhood pools open. August 3-4 Shillito Pool closed for Bluegrass State Games. August 4 Neighborhood pools close for the season. The four aquatic centers and Shillito remain open. August 13 Southland and Castlewood close for the season at 6 p.m. Boat Dock will be open weekends only. September 2 Labor Day – Remaining aquatic centers and Shillito close for the season at 6 p.m. October 6 Jacobson boat dock closes for the season. POOL PASSES JACOBSON PARK MARINA Pool passes are available online beginning at noon on April The Jacobson Park Marina has a launch area for non-motorized boats. 24, and will be available through May 19. Purchase online for a The fee to launch is $3.20 a boat. Patrons may also rent pedal boats. The $5/$10 discount. To obtain web access please call 288-2980 rental cost is $5.30 for a 2 person boat, $7.50 for a 4 person boat, and or email [email protected] for your household’s $7.50 for a 2 person kayak for one-half hour. The boat dock opens on user name and password. Passes can also be purchased at weekends beginning April 13, and will open Friday to Sunday, pending aquatic centers during operating hours beginning May 25. The Fayette County Public Schools schedule. All boat riders must wear a U.S. cost is $270 for a Family Pass and $55 for an individual pool Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (provided). The age pass, early bird passes (online only) are $50 for an individual requirement for pedal boats rental is 16 and over. Those under the required and $260 for a family pass. age must be accompanied by a chaperone age 16 and older. Fishing docks are located in several areas throughout the park and are ADA accessible. You must have a valid Kentucky fishing license if you are 16 or older. There NEIGHBORHOOD POOLS is no charge to fish in the park. Concessions and restrooms are available at the marina. Amenities at Douglass and Picadome include bath houses. Shillito includes a concession stand. Daily admission to our Douglass Pool is $3 for youth 15 and under and $4 for adults FAMILY AQUATIC CENTERS 16 and over. Daily admission at Shillito pool is $3 for youth 15 and under and $5 for adults 16 and over. The family aquatic centers are located at Castlewood, Southland, Tates Creek and Woodland. These facilities include bath houses, concession stands and water play areas for children 10 and under, outdoor play areas, slides, diving boards, grassy beach areas for sunning and zero depth entry/ exit. Daily admission to a family aquatic center is $4 for youth 15 and under and $6 for adults 16 and over. NEIGHBORHOOD POOLS AQUATIC CENTERS Shillito Douglass Castlewood Southland Tates Creek Woodland (300 Reynolds Road) (701 Howard Street) (320 Parkview Avenue) (625 Hill-n-Dale Drive) (1400 Gainesway Drive) (601 E. High Street) Mons – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mons – Sat.: Noon – 6 p.m. Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 – 6 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29 | 2 – 5 p.m. Tates Creek Pool and Golf Course Swim 2 – 4 p.m. | Fun Run on course 4 – 5 p.m. $10 for Youth 8 – 15 yrs | $15 for 16+ years Fee includes pool admission and race Pre register at TC Pool or call 288 – 2973 BIRTHDAY PARTIES The Woodland Aquatic Center is happy to offer a birthday package SPECIAL including: Pool admission for 12 children (including the birthday child), pool admission for two adults, and a private party room for two hours.