Paducah Parks & Recreation Guide Summer 2024

PADUCAHPARKS &RECREATION GUIDE

SUMMER 2024

REGISTRATION

There are several ways to register for programs and activities. In Office: Stop by the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office at 2701 Park Ave and register with cash, check, or debit/credit card Over the Phone Using a Credit or Debit Card: Call our office at 270-444-8508. Credit/debit card service fees do apply.

Online: Register online at www.paducahky.gov/registration for an activity, reserve a shelter, or to reserve ballfields using a credit/debit card. Credit/debit card service fees do apply. You may scan the QR Code to access the website. Please create an account to register or use your existing account. Contact the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office at 270-444-8508 if you have any issues with online registration By Mail: Download the registration form and mail it with payment to Paducah Parks & Recreation, 2701 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001

CANCELLATION/RAINOUTS

Weather or other situations can force Paducah Parks & Recreation to cancel classes or activities. The cancellation phone number is 270-444-8621. Also, check for cancellations on our Facebook page.

PADUCAH HOMEGROWN FARMERS' MARKET

The 2024 season is April 20 - October 12 and will be held from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm each Saturday. The Downtown Paducah Homegrown Farmers' Market is located at 306 N. 2nd Street in Downtown Paducah. Our market has a variety of local, homegrown products including fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, artisan and baked goods, and eats from local food vendors. There will be live music every Saturday at the Farmers’ Market!

We will host Celebration Saturday events the third Saturday of each month featuring specific vendors, live music, and craft activities.

May 18

June 15

July 20

August 10

September 14

October 12

Opening & Closing Dates

NOBLE PARK POOL

The Noble Park Pool will open Saturday May 25 and close for the season on Sunday August 4.

Holidays

The Noble Park Pool will open Monday May 27 for Memorial Day, Wednesday June 19 for Juneteenth, and Thursday July 4 for Independence Day.

Concessions Stand

The concessions stand is open from Noon-6:30 pm

Pool Policies

All swimming patrons must wear proper swim attire

Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person age 15+.

Ages 13-17 must sign in with name and emergency phone number if entering without parent/guardian.

SWIMMINGLESSONS

Running, horseplay, rough housing, outside food and drink, and profanity are prohibited

Patrons using diving area must pass swim test prior to use.

Users must be 45 inches or taller to go down the two slides.

ADMISSION FEES

(TAX INCLUDED IN FEES)

AGES 3 & UNDER | $3 00

AGES 4-17 | $6 00

AGES 18-59 | $7.00

SENIOR 60+ & MILITARY | $6.00

GROUPS OF 15+ | $5.00

INDIVIDUAL SEASON PASS | $65

FAMILY SEASON PASS | $200

Up to 4 family members Additional family members are $45 each

HOURS OF OPERATION

TUESDAY-SUNDAY | 12:00pm-7:00pm

MONDAY | CLOSED

SWIMMING LESSONS

Paducah Parks & Recreation offers several levels and sessions of swimming lessons Spots fill up fast in some classes so we encourage you to register early. The classes are two-week sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 2 weeks. Friday is a make-up day when needed Two session times are available: 10:30 - 11:30 am or 5:306:30 p.m. The cost is $45 per session (tax included). Registration for Session 3 and 4 begin Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 am.

Session 1: June 4-6 & 11-13 | Levels 1 & 2

Session 2: June 18-20 & 25-27 | Levels 1-3

Session 3: July 9-11 & 16-18 | Levels 1-4 (Level 4 is AM only)

Session 4: July 23-25 & July 30-August 1 | Levels 1-4 (Level 1 is AM only)

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

Paducah Parks & Recreation will be offering a one day Adult Swimming Lesson on Saturday, July 20 from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. The cost is $20 (tax included). Instructors will help participants gain confidence in the water, learn basic swimming techniques, and educate on water safety Spots are limited so we encourage you to register early Registration begins Wednesday June 5 at 8:00 am.

ROBERT COLEMAN SPRAYGROUND

2024 Season Opening Day: May 25

Hours of Operation: During the operating season the Sprayground operates daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm The facility is closed during inclement weather.

Location: The sprayground is located in the southwest corner of Robert Coleman Park at Husbands Street and Walter Jetton Boulevard.

Cost: FREE

BROCKENBOROUGH ROTARY HEALTH PARK SPRAYGROUND

2024 Season Opening Day: May 25

Hours of Operation: During the operating season the Sprayground operates daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The facility is closed during inclement weather.

Location: The sprayground is located at the Brockenborough Rotary Health Park near Harrison Street and 13th Street.

Cost: FREE

The Paducah Recreation Center is located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr Drive in the historic Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. The facility includes a gymnasium, stage, kitchen, and multi-purpose classroom. Hours are subject to change on a month-bymonth basis. Visit www.paducahky.gov/paducah-recreation-center to view the monthly calendar

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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CLASSES

There are two membership options to participate in classes at the Paducah Recreation Center. The first option is a SILVER Membership which is good for 365 days. Members can then purchase an Activity Punch Pass for $10 (tax included) which gets you into 15 classes or pay a $1 Drop in Rate (tax included) as you go to each class. The second option is a GOLD Membership which is also good for 365 days. No additional fees are needed to participate in classes or open gyms after purchasing a GOLD Membership

Classes offered could change from month-to-month. Current classes offered include:

Booty Jam

Chair Yoga

Fitness Fusion

Mat Yoga

Mellow Mat Yoga

Pilates

Sit & Get Fit

Slow Flow Yoga

Zumba

OPEN GYMS

Open Gym activities included with a GOLD or SILVER Membership are:

Open Gym - Members can participate in a variety of activities offered at the Paducah Recreation Center. This includes basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, spikeball, futsal, floor hockey, and cornhole. Half-court only.

Basketball Open Gym - Full court adult basketball scrimmages.

Family Open Gym - Open Gym time for families with children 16 years old and younger. Parent/guardian must attend with children 10 and under.

Home School Open Gym - Open Gym time for home schooled children and their families. Homeschool Open Gym offers both physical fitness and social time.

Tiny Tot Open Gym - Open Gym time for children ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents/guardians must attend with child. There is toddler friendly equipment and toys, with lots of space to run

Volleyball Open Gym - Full court adult volleyball scrimmages.

Open Gym, Family Open Gym, and Home School Open Gym offer a variety of activities including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, spikeball, futsal, floor hockey, and cornhole. Staff are on hand for assistance and to checkout equipment. The court must be shared with other members who may not want to participate in full-court activities. Volleyball Open Gym and Basketball Open Gym offer full-court play for those sports

CAMP NOBLE

Are you ready to get your child out of the house this summer and into the Great Outdoors? Paducah Parks & Recreation is ready to launch your camper into the best summer ever, again. This year we are stuffing even more adventure, fun, and excitement into our Camp Noble. We are ready for your camper to arrive and greet nature, gain new skills, meet new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Camp Noble is for rising First Graders through rising Sixth Graders. Day Camp will be from Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Drop off and pick up will be at Shelter 19 in Bob Noble Park. Day Camp will have a fresh theme each and every week. Cost is $75 per child per week (tax included).

Day Camp 2024 Themes & Dates

Camp Around the World | June 3-7

Great Outdoors | June 10-14

World of Water | June 17-21 (Does not meet June 19)

Arts in the Park | June 24-28

Storybook Land | July 8-12

Adventures in History | July 15-19

Summer Games | July 22-26

ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE

Teams must be coed with a minimum of ten players, four of which must be female. Players must be at least 18 years of age There is a 20 player limit on team rosters Games for the Summer Kickball League begin on Thursday evenings beginning June 6 Games for the Fall Kickball League begin Thursday August 29. All games are at the Noble Park Fields.

The cost is $200 per team (tax included). The deadline to register is Thursday May 23 for the Summer League and August 15 for the Fall League You may register your team at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office at 2701 Park Ave

TENNIS DRAW YOUR PARTNER DOUBLES

Come and enjoy Tennis Draw Your Partner Doubles, a social event for tennis enthusiasts where doubles teams will be randomly drawn throughout the night. You can attend by yourself or with a group. It is open to tennis players ages 16 and older. Tennis players of all playing abilities are welcome to play. There will be three Draw Your Partner Doubles events this year at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. It is FREE to participate and door prizes will be drawn for those who attend! You can register at the courts when you arrive 2024 Dates

Monday, June 10 at 6:00 pm

Monday, July 8 at 6:00 pm

Monday, August 26 at 6:00 pm

Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting the Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament at the Noble Park Pickleball Courts on the last weekend of September. Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles will play Saturday, September 29. Mixed Doubles will play Sunday, September 30. Registration begins July 8. Early bird registration for the Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament ends on Thursday, August 29. This deadline guarantees participants a t-shirt in their size The final deadline is set for Thursday, September 19 The cost is $25 per person (tax included) The player can compete in two events for an extra $10 fee (tax included) Players must be at least 16 years or older.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

Adult Tennis Clinics has four sessions per month on Saturday mornings at the Noble Park Tennis Courts from May to October The 30 & Under Level and the 35+ Level will both be from 9:00am - 10:30am The cost is $100 + tax for each month's four sessions Clinic spots are limited to eight per class so we recommend registering ahead of time There will also be a Drop In Option which is $30 per Saturday. Registration for the drop in rate option can only happen the week of and there must be spots available. Clinics are conducted by Paducah Tennis Association.

Dates are listed below for each monthly session in summer:

May 4, 11, 18 & 25

June 1, 15, 22, & 29

July 6, 13, 20 & 27

August 3, 17, 24, & 31

TENNIS CARNIVAL

Join in a morning of tennis fun! Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting a Kids Tennis Carnival on Tuesday July 2 at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. Ages 5-8 will go from 9:00 am-9:50 am and ages 9-14 will be from 10:00 am-10:50 am This Tennis Carnival is a FREE event for boys and girls of all playing abilities A variety of activities and games testing your tennis skills will be part of the fun; as well as special prizes and treats. Advanced registration is not required.

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS

Junior Tennis Clinics are led by the Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation. There are four sessions each month from May through October. Ages 5-8 are from 2 until 3 p.m. Ages 9-13 start at 3:15 p.m. and end at 4:15 p.m. The lessons will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. The cost is $90 + tax per child per month of sessions. Spots are limited. We recommend registering by the Thursday before the first date of each monthly session.

Dates are below for each monthly session in summer:

May 5, 12, 19, and 26

June 2, 16, 23, and 30

July 7, 14, 21 and 28

August 4, 11, 18 and 25

PADUCAH PLAYS

Paducah Plays is centered around ambulatory learning in a fun environment Kids will learn sharing, taking turns, and general socialization skills all while being active. The focus will be through soccer games to create chances to experience body mechanics and motor functioning in a playful environment with their peers. Cost is $60 + tax per class. An Open House will be held Saturday June 1 at 9:00am and Sunday June 2 at 5:00pm at the Paducah Recreation Center for people to meet the instructors and learn more about the program Paducah Plays takes place at the Paducah Recreation Center at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

Four Classes Available in June & July with three age groups per class.

Saturdays: June 8, 15, 22 & 29 | Ages 3-4 is at 9:00am. Ages 5-6 is at 10:00am.

Ages 7-9 is at 11:00am

Sundays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30 | Ages 3-4 is at 5:00pm Ages 5-6 is at 6:00pm

Ages 7-9 is at 7:00pm.

Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, & 27 | Ages 3-4 is at 9:00am. Ages 5-6 is at 10:00am.

Ages 7-9 is at 11:00am.

Sundays: July 7, 14, 21, & 28 | Ages 3-4 is at 5:00pm. Ages 5-6 is at 6:00pm.

Ages 7-9 is at 7:00pm

FALL BALL YOUTH LEAGUE

Paducah Parks and Recreation will be offering a Fall Ball Youth League for boys and girls ages 4 to 9. The 4-6 year olds will play tee ball, 7-9 year olds will start with tee ball and transition to coach pitch based on each player's ability. Our focus for this league will be to teach kids the fundamentals of the game including throwing, baserunning, fielding, and hitting The league will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:15 pm. at the Noble Park Ball Fields on September 3, 10, 17, and 24. Rain makeup days are set for October 1.

Each night will consist of 30 minutes of practice and a scrimmage for 45 minutes. Players should bring their own glove, tennis shoes or cleats, and athletic apparel. All other equipment will be provided Registration begins July 29 The cost is $25 (tax included) per child and the registration deadline is August 22

TENNESSEE RIVERLINE FREE PADDLING EVENTS

Tennessee RiverLine: Paducah-McCracken County is hosting FREE paddling events in 2024! The kayak adventure will take off from Clarks River Landing with paddlers enjoying the Clarks River and Tennessee River and ending at the Foot of Broadway. Participants can register for a tandem or single kayak by registering with Paducah Parks & Recreation. There is a limited supply of kayaks and spots fill up fast. Also, those with their own kayaks are invited to participate, but registration is also required so that adequate transportation can be provided

Registration opens 10 days before the event on a Wednesday at 8:00am. Free paddling events are scheduled for June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, and October 19.

Those reserving a kayak from the Tennessee RiverLine fleet will meet at the foot of Broadway by 9 a.m. on the date of each event. Transportation will be available to take the participants to Clarks River Landing to begin the journey. Participants who are bringing their own kayaks should drop their kayak at Clarks River Landing by 8:30 a.m. and then drive to the Foot of Broadway to meet the group. Tennessee RiverLine representatives will watch the kayaks at Clarks River Landing

Need ght of piz9:00 pm Enjoy an opportunity to take a well deserved break while your children are safe and having a blast with the Recreation Staff. Fee is $15 per child (tax included).

Upcoming Dates

Friday August 16

Celebrate National Dog Park Day by participating in our Dog Park Photography Contest from May 15 - May 31. Take a photo of your dog enjoying one of Paducah’s dog parks (Independence Park or Noble Park) and submit it to the Parks Department. Paducah Parks & Recreation reserves the right to use the photo in future social media and marketing campaigns. Only one photo submission per person allowed. When submitting photo, include: the photograph location (dog park location), date the picture was taken, your full name, email address, and phone number with the entry. Enter your dog park photo by email at parkinfo@paducahky.gov or https://wooboxcom/z7j5xq The top three photos will receive baskets with goodies for their dogs. The winners will be announced in early June on the Paducah Parks & Recreation Facebook page.

DOG PARK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

GREENWAY TRAIL FUN RUN

The Greenway Trail Fun Run is back for runners of all ages and skill levels The run will start at the Greenway Trail entrance in Bob Noble Park. The trail will then head towards Stuart Nelson Park and turn around ending back at the Greenway Trail entrance. The course will be 2.5 miles. Registration begins at 5:30pm in Shelter 19 and it is free to participate. Advanced registration will not be required Be sure to stay after the run There will be drawings for prizes

2024 Dates

Thursday May 9 at 6:00 pm | Registration begins at 5:30 pm at Shelter 19. Wednesday September 11 at 6:00 pm | Registration begins at 5:30 pm at Shelter 19.

YOUTH & ADULT KARATE

Paducah Parks & Recreation has partnered with Chapman Modern Martial Arts to offer youth and adult Karate classes Classes are 45 minutes and will challenge participants in various aspects of karate, jujitsu, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and arnis while also having fun! There is an emphasis on character building and strengthening integrity while learning proven self defense techniques. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office. Cost is $75 + tax per month. Classes start in August and will continue on a monthly basis.

Youth Karate: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Adult Karate: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

The City of Paducah invites your entire family to the riverfront for the Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4 to enjoy family fun with food, fireworks, and free entertainment along the riverfront.

An estimated 10,000 people come each year to the riverfront to enjoy Paducah’s celebration Viewing is available along the riverfront near Wilson Stage, Schultz Park, and the Transient Boat Dock. Music will begin at 5:30pm. Food truck vendors will open at 5:30pm. The fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m.

Additional information on the celebration will be released soon on our website at www.paducahky.gov/independence-day-celebration

FLAG DAY EVENT

Celebrate Flag Day on Friday, June 14 at 9 a.m. at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza located at 301 South 5th Street. This date marks the official adoption of the American Flag. The event includes a short ceremony with a flag raising, displays, and activities. All are welcome.

Movies in the Park will be presenting a family-friendly movie in Bob Noble Park on Thursday nights in June and July. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, snacks, and insect repellent so you can set up on the grassy area between the Noble Park Pool and Lake Gerry B. Montgomery. Each movie will start at dusk which is approximately 8:15 pm It is free to attend

NOBLE PARK FISH OUT

The Noble Park Fish Out is a free tournament for kids from 5 to 12 years of age on Saturday, June 1 at Lake Gerry B. Montgomery in Bob Noble Park. Registration begins at 8:30 am at Shelter 10 (across the road from Noble Park Pool). Fishing is from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. An awards ceremony will follow at Shelter 10. This is a catch and release tournament.

Children may use their own pole, bring their own bait, or borrow a pole and/or bait from Paducah Parks & Recreation while supplies last A fishing license is not needed as youth under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license in Kentucky. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the categories of Longest Fish and Most Fish Caught for both boys and girls. Gift bags will be handed out to the first 75 people to register.

PADUCAH REGATTA

The Paducah Regatta will be on Saturday, July 13 at the Noble Park Pool. Registration begins at 8:45 am with the boat races at 10:00 am. The cost is $20 per boat (tax included). The goal is to race it across the pool without sinking using materials such as cardboard and duct tape to construct a boat

Awards include: Titanic Award for the fastest or most dramatic sinking. Largest Crew Award for the boat that is able to float while holding the most crew members. Crowd Favorite Award. Overall Winner for the boat that reaches the other side of the pool with the fastest time out of all heats. All judges' decisions are final.

Participants are given a maximum of one hour to build their boat All boat-building must stop at 9:45 am. All of the supplies to build your boat will be provided.

GREENWAY TRAIL

The Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail extends more than 5 miles linking residential neighborhoods with the Perkins Creek Nature Preserve, Stuart Nelson Park, Bob Noble Park, Schultz Park, and the McCracken County trail system. Distance markers, shelters, and benches are located along the trail. Parking is available in Stuart Nelson Park, Bob Noble Park, and Schultz Park.

WALKING TRAILS

Walking Trails can be found at the following parks:

Albert Jones Park: 0.22 mile loop trail

Bob Noble Park: Over 2.5 miles of trails and access to the Greenway Trail

Brockenborough Rotary Health Park: 0.33 mile loop trail

Riverfront/Schultz Park: Over 0.5 mile of trails and access to the Greenway Trail

NATURE TRAIL & PECK EDUCATION TRAIL

The Peck Education Trail is located on the north side of Bob Noble Park. The halfmile trail connects to the existing Nature Trail located behind the Amphitheatre with the Noble Park Trace near the Cairo Road park entrance The trail includes:

0.5 mile winding trail with boardwalks and a switchback Tree identification labels

Children's Memorial Garden honoring the children lost in the 1995 Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing

PLAYGROUNDS

The City of Paducah's park system has eight playgrounds located in the following parks: Bob Noble Park (2)

Brockenborough Rotary Health Park

Keiler Park: New playground opened in April 2024

Kolb Park

Langstaff Park:

Robert Coleman Park: New playground opened in January 2024

Stuart Nelson Park: *Future development is planned at Stuart Nelson Park. Check back seasonally for updates on availability.*

HEALTH PARK FITNESS COURSE & WEIGHT EQUIPMENT

The fitness course and weight equipment are located at Pat & Jim Brockenborough Rotary Health Park at 421 North 13th Street. There are multiple pieces of outdoor weight equipment under a canopy at this park. Plus, there is a fitness course for people of all ages to test their abilities and coordination.

MUSIC GARDEN

This play area is in Bob Noble Park on the west side of Lake Gerry B. Montgomery. The Music Garden is the result of a public-private partnership with fundraising by seven local garden clubs and private donors to purchase the musical instruments for kids to play.

Fishing is allowed in Noble Park and the Riverfront Park during normal park hours. Anglers 16 years and older need a state fishing license unless license exempt per Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife regulations. All anglers must follow catch limits Anglers will need a trout permit if they intend on keeping their trout

Beginning in 2010, Paducah Parks & Recreation partnered with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources to provide great fishing opportunities at Lake Gerry B. Montgomery in Bob Noble Park through the Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program. The City of Paducah gets deliveries of catfish and rainbow trout to stock the lake each year.

OHIO RIVER BOAT LAUNCH

The Ohio River Boat Launch is located at 275 Burnett Street on the intersection of North 6th and Burnett Streets just north of downtown. This lighted facility consists of an 85-space parking area and a five to six lane boat ramp. A courtesy dock is located at the site. The length of the courtesy dock depends upon the level of the Ohio River.

DOG PARKS

Independence Park has a dog park in a fenced-in area of the park. Water and benches are available. This dog park opened in fall of 2021. It is located at the corner of Lone Oak Road and Alben Barkley Drive (114 Forest Circle)

The City of Paducah is moving the former dog park at Stuart Nelson Park to a new location in Bob Noble Park. The new Noble Park Dog Park will be opening Tuesday May 14 at is located adjacent to the Anna Baumer Building in Noble Park The dog park in Stuart Nelson Park will close to facilliate construction of the new Paducah Sports Park.

STUART NELSON DISC GOLF COURSE

The Stuart Nelson Disc Golf Course is an 18-hole disc golf course at Stuart Nelson Park which originally opened in 2007. This course is open seven days a week during park hours. Each hole has a sign that shows the hole layout, the par, and the distance in feet. Some holes have multiple baskets for additional playing options. Stuart Nelson Park is located at 175 Stuart Nelson Park Road *Future development is planned at Stuart Nelson Park. Check back seasonally for updates on availability.*

BASKETBALL COURTS

Paducah has three city parks with basketball courts that are open during park hours. All three basketball courts were resurfaced in 2022.

Bob Noble Park has four full-sized, lighted courts located on the west side of the Noble Park Pool and next to the Arts & Crafts Building.

Robert Coleman Park has one full-sized basketball court with bleacher seating.

Voor Park has a half basketball court located at 1203 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

TENNIS COURTS

Bob Noble Park is home to five full-sized and two junior tennis courts located near the Robert Cherry Civic Center. There are lights that can be turned on each evening by users. Benches are available at each court. Bleachers are located outside the fence for spectators. A restroom facility/shelter is located next to the courts The tennis courts are open during park hours *Tennis court resurfacing is planned for summer 2024. Check back seasonally for updates on availability.*

PICKLEBALL COURTS

Eight new pickleball courts opened to the public in Bob Noble Park in September 2023 across from the tennis courts. There are lights that can be used by players in the evenings which will automatically turn on. Benches, bleachers, and shade structures are available for players and spectators. A restroom facility/shelter is located across the road from the courts The pickleball courts are open during park hours.

PADUCAH SKATEPARK

The Paducah Skatepark is located on the west side of Bob Noble Park. It is behind the ballfields and next to the entrance to the Greenway Trail. There is no cost to use the skatepark. Paducah Skatepark is open during park hours and lights are turned on in the evenings. All users must follow posted facility rules. Know your abilities and skate at your own risk. Users must wear a protective helmet. A restroom is located next to our skatepark.

SHELTER RESERVATIONS

Paducah Parks & Recreation offers several park shelters that can be reserved for your special event. Reservations cannot be made more than one year in advance. For reservations go online at www.paducahky.gov/shelter-and-facility-reservations or contact us at 270-444-8508. All shelter reservations have 6% tax added to the fee. If shelters are not reserved, they are available on a first come-first serve basis.

Please refer to park maps and capacity of each shelter listed online when considering which shelter works best for your event. The fees depend on the size of the shelter. Reservations are for a single day during regular park hours. Shelters include picnic tables and some include grills. Select shelters at Bob Noble Park and Robert Coleman offer electric for an additional cost.

ROBERT CHERRY CIVIC CENTER

Requests for facility reservations can be made in person at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located at the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Ave during office hours. This is a great venue for events, weddings, parties, and presentations. The facility offers a lobby, restrooms, a catering kitchen, and large open meeting space that can seat up to 256 people depending upon the table configuration. For full list of reservation policies visit: https://www.paducahky.gov/node/2836

RESERVATION FEE

Non-Profit Organization Located within Paducah City Limits (Schools & School Groups, Religious Organizations, State Government Entities, and County Government Departments)

Individuals representing self or family for a family event (Individual must reside within Paducah City Limits)

BALLFIELDS & BATTING CAGES

Paducah Parks & Recreation has six ballfields at Bob Noble Park and one softball field at John Sheppard Field in Brooks Stadium Park. Ballfields can be reserved in person at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office, by phone at 270-444-8508, or online Reservations begin March 11 for the 2024 season All ballfield reservations have 6% tax added to the fee If ballfields are not reserved, they are available on a first come-first serve basis. Fields impacted by wet conditions, or are lined for a reservation, are not available for use.

Rates:

$10 per hour: This does not include fields that are lined and dragged.

$20 per hour: This includes fields that are lined and dragged at the start of the reservation period Minimum of three hours

$75 per day per field for tournaments: This includes fields that are lined and dragged by the start of the first game.

ARTS & CRAFTS BUILDING | ANNA BAUMER BUILDING

The Arts & Craft Building and Anna Baumer Building are both available for reservation and offer an open meeting room, men's and women's restroom, standard refrigerator/freezer, microwave, sink, plus heat and air conditioning. The Arts & Crafts Building is located near the basketball courts and Greenway Trail entrance in Bob Noble Park. The Anna Baumer Building is located near the Noble Park Dog Park.

Building Capacity: 30 people for both buildings

Reservation Fee: $75/Day + tax for both buildings

The City of Paducah opened our 340-foot Transient Boat Dock adjacent to a newly constructed park area that extends into the Ohio River in 2017.

The dock, located downstream from downtown Paducah, provides space for transient boaters to enjoy Paducah by spending a few hours or spending several nights. Amenities include fuel (diesel and marine grade gasoline), water, power pedestals, and a sewer pumpout station (seasonal for water and sewer amenities).

RESERVATIONS

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PARKINFORMATION

Paducah has more than two dozen parks and facilities for the public to enjoy Some of the park shelters and facilities can be reserved for private use. Paducah Parks & Recreation invites the public to use the public parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas.

PARK LOCATION MAP

STUART NELSON PARK

LANGSTAFF PARK

BOB NOBLE PARK

OHIO RIVER BOAT LAUNCH

PADUCAH RECREATION CENTER

OAK GROVE CEMETERY

LANG PARK

PARK

INDEPENDENCE PARK

RIVERFRONT & SCHULTZ PARK

LOWERTOWN TEXACO PARK

VOOR PARK

BROCKENBOROUGH ROTARY HEALTH PARK

ROBERT COLEMAN PARK

STADIUM PARK

BROOKS

KEILER

KOLB PARK

ALBERT JONES PARK

DOLLY MCNUTT PLAZA