321 North Second Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)623-8753

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http://parks.richmond.ky.us



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Summer
Programs Calendar of Events Youth Sports Adult Sports
Special Needs Paradise Cove Miscellaneous Community Events

 


Upcoming Parks & Recreation Events
More Information Below on upcoming Fall Events

July 2nd- SNAP Art in the Park
               10am, Irvine McDowell Park
July 4th-  July 4th Extravaganza-
               Lake Reba Park - 5pm
July 7th-  Free Summer Concert-
               Army Band- 42 piece band
July 9-   SNAP Art in the Park
               10am, Irvine McDowell Park
July 10th- VERB International Day of Play
                 Paradise Cove 12:30pm-3pm
July 14th- Free Summer Concert-
               Willie Eames- Blues
July 16th-  SNAP Art in the Park
               10am, Irvine McDowell Park
 

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July 21st-  Paradise Cove Closes
                 at 5pm to the public
July 21st-  Free Summer Concert-
                 Klassyc Tymes- Beach Music
July 23rd- SNAP Art in the Park
               10am, Irvine McDowell Park
July 28th-    Free Summer Concert-
                   John Gage and Earthheart- Folk
August 4th- Free Summer Concert-
                   Jerry King & the Rivertown Ramblers-
                   50's Rock
August 11-  Fathead Davis- Jazz
August 18-  Paradise Cove Closes Early
                   at 4pm to the public
August 18-  FREE Senior Summer Splash
                   Ages 55 + at Paradise Cove 6pm
Sept. 1-       Paradise Cove Closed to the Public

PROGRAMS

Richmond Fireworks Extravaganza
With EXILE!

Saturday July 4th
Lake Reba Park

859-626-8474

4:00pm Festivities Begin
4:05 Brittany Perkins
5:00pm Bradlee Burtner and Band
6:00pm Faded Blue
7:00pm Josh Logan
8:30pm Exile
10:00pm Fireworks

 

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS
Tuesdays in June, July & 2 weeks in August
Irvine McDowell Park @ 7pm
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Center @ 7:30pm

July 7th- US Army Band- 42 piece band
July 14th- Willie Eames- Blues
July 21st- Klassyc Tymes- Beach Music
July 28th- John Gage and Earthheart- Folk
August 4th- Jerry King & the Rivertown Ramblers- 50's Rock
August 11- Fathead Davis- Jazz

 

 

FREE SENIOR
SUMMER SPLASH

At Paradise Cove

Tuesday August 18
6pm-8pm
Ages 55 +

Free Swimming, Food, Activities, and More
Entertainment: Colonel's Choice Band

Note: Paradise Cove will close to the public at 4pm. No children allowed during the Senior Summer Splash.

 

PARADISE COVE
Located at Lake Reba Park

Click here for a link to our website!
Season Phone Number: 859-626-POOL/
626-7665 x 201 or x202
 

Swim Lessons:                  $30  for Ages 12mos & Up  Sign up now for Sessions 3 & 4.                                

Water Exercise Classes:    $20                 Ages 16 & up.                     Two classes per week for four weeks.
                                                Session 2-       July 7-July 30                        7:45am(T/TH)

                                                Session 3-       August 3-August 26              7:15pm (M/W)

 

 

Paradise Cove Closings:

July 21- Closing at 5pm
August 18- Closing at 4pm
Sept. 1- Closed all day

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Paradise Cove Corporate/Private Pool Parties
Click here for more details

Looking for a place to host a corporate event?  Rent Paradise Cove for a two hour private event. Price includes staff, lap pool, and the feature pool. Caterers are permitted. Limited space available. Must be reserved at least 2 weeks in advance.

                                                      Times:       Tuesdays beginning June 16 from 6pm– 8pm.

                                                                      The main pool will close at 5pm. Attendees may enter the

                                                                      facility at 5:45pm, but will not be able to swim until 6pm.

                                                      Breaks:      A break will be called at 6:50pm.

 

                                                       Cost:        $1400

 

SPORTS

Contact Seth Breitner for more information x 203

Adult Softball Fall Signups-
SIGN UP NOW! 

$250
 Deadline July 24
Games Begin August 3
Men's, Women's and Co-Rec League Available

July Tournaments at Lake Reba:

Daniel Boone Classic Softball-
July 11th & 12th
Little League State Baseball Tournament-
10 & Under, 11 & Under, and 12 & Under
July 18-22
Bluegrass State Games-
 Softball Tournament
July 18 & 19 and July 25 & 26

 

YOUTH  SPORTS

The Richmond Parks & Recreation Department is not in charge of local youth league sports.
Please contact the organizations below for more information for all youth leagues.

Youth Football Sign Ups:

For More Information Contact:
Darrin Slone 582-0644
Mike Brock 358-5066
Chuck Hardin 661-0273

Youth Baseball Sign Ups
 
www.eteamz.com/richmondkyllb
Youth Soccer-
www.musasoccer.com
Girl's Softball- www.richmondgirlssoftball.com

 

Special Needs Activities & Programs
Call 623-8753 for More Information


SNAP Young Adults Club (Ages 16-35)

Paradise Cove Swim Night July 9th 6pm-8pm
Call Lisa to Register- Must be pre- registered for admission.
Chaperones $4

 

ART in the PARK
Special Needs Summer Art Program
Irvine McDowell Park
Thursdays in July 10am-11am
Sign Up Now!


 

Photography Club
All Ages
Meets the 3rd Monday of the Month
7pm at the Recreation Center
Call for Next Meeting Date.

SOKY Ride to Win Fundraiser
Call Lisa to purchase a Chance To Win a 2009 Harley Davidson. Only $10!

Special Olympics Fall Bowling
Call 623-8753 to Register
Begins Wednesday August 19
1. 3:30pm-4:30pm
2. 4:45pm-5:45pm

 

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MISCELLANEOUS

Richmond After School Program

Begins August 24th
Up to 5th grade level
 

Call 623-8753 for registration information


Adventure Falls - *NOW OPEN*
Miniature Golf & Batting Cage Complex
Located at Lake Reba Park
Party Room Available!
www.adventurefalls.com
 

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Community Events & Announcements

 

Upcoming Community Events:
 

 
EKU Sports Camps- Click here for Basketball, Soccer, Football, and Softball camps hosted by EKU.
 
VERB SUMMER SCORECARD- Ages 9-13 www.verbsummerscorecard.com  Free Activities, prize drawings, discounts and tons of summer fun. (Must show proof of participation to qualify for discounts) Below are just a few!
VERB DISCOUNT-
Registered VERB Participants- Buy an adult round of Mini Golf @Adventure Falls and get a child's admission free.
VERB ACTIVITY- July 10- 12:30pm-3pm- International Day of Play @ Paradise Cove. Registered Verb Participants (ages 9-13) get in Free with Parent/Guardian Admission (age 16 & up). Games & Activities featured from various countries around the world. All children at Paradise Cove are welcome to play games from around the world!
 
2009 Mike Caudill Memorial Triathlon- http://www.mcmtri.com Sunday July 26 at Lake Reba. Sprint: 600 yard swim, 12 mile bike, 5K run. Limited to first 300 entries.
 
Humane Society Dog Wash- July 4th at Adventure Falls Miniature Golf Course. 10am-2pm.
 
Madison Indoor Sports - 3v3 Beat the Heat Soccer Tournament on July 10th, 11th, 12th.  Soccer Camps: Speed & Agility, July 6-9; 9-10:15am; Brazillian Way Soccer Camp July 6-9; 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm.  New soccer session begins July 20th- open to Co-ed, Men's and Women's leagues. Lil' Kickers Session begins August 24th for ages 18 months to 7 years. Call 625-1320,  visit www.madisonindoor.com or email cary@madisonindoor.com
 

Other Community Announcements:

 

BEREA PARKS & RECREATION-  For more information please call 986-9402
 
Madison County Extension Office– Community Webpage & Calendar of Events  http://ces.ca.uky.edu/madison/    
UPCOMING EVENTS: Contact  623-4072
 
Madison County Public Library- Click here for the Calendar of Events. http://www.madisonlibrary.org/ Free activities for teens, tots, and in between.
 
EKU Community Education 09 Catalogs are now available! A wide variety of non-credit classes are open to the general public including arts & crafts, baking, computer training, music, personal growth, and recreation & exercise. Call 622-1228 to request a catalog by mail or register for a class today. 
You can also visit us on-line at www.ceo.eku.edu/communityeducation
 

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