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PARKS & RECREATION
116 N 5th Street - Xavier Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
Next to City Annex Building
The Parks and Recreation department is responsible for the development,
coordination and promotion of the recreational programs. It coordinates
activities of volunteer recreational services for all sports programs.
It also studies local conditions and develops immediate and long-range
plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups. The department
has five full-time employees and about fourteen seasonal part-time
employees.
Donna Paschal
Director
502-348-9281 Ext. 2234
dpaschal@bardstowncable.net
Daniel Jeffries
Assistant Director
502-348-9281 Ext. 2233
djeffries@bardstowncable.net
Maintenance Staff:
George Pis
Superintendent
502-348-9281 Ext. 2235
Billy Curtsinger
Charlie Hardin
Maintenance Workers
Click here for the:
Nelson County Youth
Soccer Website
Nelson County Little
League Baseball Website
Youth Football Registration
Form
Youth Sports Programs
Youth
Sports Coaching Application
Fitness
Classes at the Recreation Department
Sportsmanship Handbook
Facility Rental
Agreement
City Pool Activities
The Bardstown/Nelson County Parks & Recreation Department
maintains one municipal Olympic size pool facility. Includes diving
pool, wading pool, and bathhouse/restrooms. The pool opens the beginning
of June and remains open daily through Mid-August. Summer activities
include swim lessons, swim team, Family Swim, pool rental, and waterobics
classes. Registrations for the summer programs begin in May. Season
Passes are available through the Recreation Department office and
all registrations are at the office.
Pool Closes August
17, 2008
Waterobics Class
Swimming Lessons
Bardstown Community Park
The park is located at the end of East Halstead Avenue. This park
has a pavilion (can be reserved by calling recreation office 348-9281),
sand volleyball court, basketball goal, horseshoe pits, playground
equipment, picnic tables, grills and walking/biking trails on adjacent
wooded area on approximately 20 acres of land. It is available for
public use daily from dawn till dusk. In conjunction with the Stephen
Foster Music Club, the Bardstown Recreation Department will be offering
free concerts in the park on Friday evenings this summer beginning
on June 1 through Labor Day weekend. Click
here for park pictures.
2008 Summer Band Concert Series
July 11 -- The Generations
July 18 -- (At Farmers Market) TA2 Latin Sound
July 25 -- Da Mud Cats
August 1 -- Kosair Concert Band
August 8 -- Rascals of Ragtyme
August 15 -- (At Farmers Market) Hog Operation
August 22 -- Blue Light Special
August 29 -- Pauly Zarb
Jones Avenue Park & Don Harned Little League Field
This 5 acre facility is located at the corner of West Broadway
and Jones Avenue near the city pool. This park consists of two lighted
tennis courts and a sand volleyball court that are available until
11:00 p.m. Enjoy lunch while watching your children play on the
modern playground equipment. A picnic area and lighted pavilion
with tables, benches & grills are available for public use.
The Don Harned field includes one large lighted baseball/softball
field with storage/scorer's building, concession stand/restrooms,
three batting cages and a gravel walking track. Click
here for park pictures.
Woodson/Rogers Park
Located on South 4th Street it is approximately .25 acre. It consists
of two basketball goals and up-to-date playground equipment geared
for children under 12 years of age. It is open from dawn till dusk.
Click here for park pictures.
Sportsman Club Park
It is approximately 7.35 acres and is located 1/2 mile south of
Bardstown on KY49. Enjoy a game of ball on the baseball/softball
field. Click here for park pictures.
Dean Watts Park
This 35 acre complex is located off of Spencer Mattingly Lane about
three miles East of KY245 By-pass. This sports complex includes
14 youth soccer fields, 4 youth football fields, 6 Baseball/Softball
Fields, a paved walking path, playground equipment, 3 concession
stands pavilions with restrooms and picnic tables. Click
here for park pictures.
Gym Rental
The Recreation Department gym is available for rental based on
availability. The cost is $30.00 per hour. Click
here for pictures.
Open Gym
The Recreation Department gym is open to the public Monday - Friday
from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FREE OF CHARGE. Walkers are welcome.
Click here for pictures.
Contact the Bardstown Recreation Dept. at 502-348-9281 or e-mail
dpaschal@bardstowncable.net
or djeffries@bardstowncable.net.
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