About Nicholasville Jessamine County Parks & Recreation

Serving Our Community With Pride

The Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks & Recreation Department is funded by the City of Nicholasville and Jessamine County Fiscal Court. The Parks and Recreation Department operates recreational and cultural programs and maintains more than 15 parks, consisting of 250 acres. The department helps maintain the parks, aquatic center, ball fields, fishing lakes and walking trails. The department is responsible for programs and services to improve the quality of life for all.

Events coming soon

40th Annual Turkey Strut 5k Race!

Saturday, November 23

Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation

Kickoff Thanksgiving Week in Healthy Fashion at this 40th Annual Race! Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation along with Kentucky Farm Bureau – Shawn Adkinson Agency invites you to join us for the Turkey Strut 5K Race at City County Park on Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 am.
Packet Pick up will be held Friday, November 22 from 12-7 pm at the Coolidge Building (499 E Maple Street).

 

RACE FEATURES

• Paved course through City County Park and the By-Pass.

• Commemorative race long sleeve t-shirt

• 5K in person and virtual option

• Water station at mid-point and finish line.

• Fruit, bottled water and granola bars available.

• Overall Top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F Age Group Awards (0-5, 6-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+)

• Music, food and fellowship for our post race celebration.

• Timing by RaceRise

Proceeds/donations will benefit the Jessamine County Food Pantry.  We will sponsor a non-perishable food drive in conjunction with the race.
PACKET PICKUP – Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 22nd 10 am – 7 pm at the Parks and Recreation office (499 E Maple Street) and on Saturday, November 23rd from 7:45-8:45am at the Ag Extension Building at City/County Park.

FORM A TEAM – We have Social Teams available again this year!  Form a team and invite your friends, family and coworkers to join you.  The more the merrier.  We’ll have a prize for the largest Social Team.

Sponsors: NJCPR, KY Farm Bureau, Race Rise

LEARN MORE BELOW

Take a look at the items below to learn more about what we do!

Outdoor Activities & Parks

Learn More about the beautiful parks and trails in Jessamine County.

Sports and Recreation

There are many opportunities to participate in sports and recreational activities right here in Jessamine County!

Upcoming 5k Races

Watch for new race info soon!

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