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. For details, visit Shelter and Facility Reservations. For details about Parks & Recreation ordinances, visit Chapter 70 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances. The City of Paducah invites the public to use the public parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas for their recreational purposes in compliance with the Kentucky Recreational Use Statute (KRS 411.190). The Parks & Recreation Director or designee has the authority to close parks or park areas. Scroll down for a list of parks, facilities, and amenities.
Recreational Facilities and Buildings |
Anna Baumer Community Center (at Noble Park) |
Parks and Golf CoursesPaducah offers several parks with Noble Park being the largest and most utilized with its pool, skatepark, amphitheater, lake, ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, greenway trail access, and playgrounds. Other large parks include Stuart Nelson Park with its ball fields, disc golf course, and greenway trail access and Brooks Stadium Park with its beautiful stadium. Paducah Parks & Recreation also is involved with Paxton Park municipal golf course overseen by the Paxton Park Golf Commission. |
Albert Jones Park (Henry Clay Park) (855 Joe Bryan Drive) |
Undeveloped Parks |
Cherry Park - This is a small, undeveloped park in a residential setting located at the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Wedgewood Place. Floodwall Right-of-Way Trail - This is the section of the floodwall levee on the south side of Paducah that has not been turned into a greenway trail yet. Forrest Cove - This is a small, undeveloped park in a residential setting located at the intersection of Forrest Cove and Forrest Avenue. Island Creek Sanctuary - This is a water retention area located at 1501 South 9th Street. |