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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

Bardstown / Nelson County Recreation Advisory Board Members
Todd Cissell
David Cook
Tim Hutchins
Bill Sheckles
Tommy Reed
Tim Hockensmith

Click here for the:

2010 Youth Football Registration Form

Fall Little League Baseball/Softball Registration Form
Little League Baseball/Softball Coaching Application
Little League Baseball/Softball Sponsor Form

Nelson County Youth Soccer Website

Nelson County Little League Baseball Website

B-NC Youth Football Bylaws

Youth Sports Programs

Youth Sports Volunteer Application

Physical & Verbal Altercation Policy

Facility Rental Agreement

FITNESS CLASSES

Classes are $5 per class
OR
$30 for all the classes per month

YOGA CLASSES: Donna Paschal is a certified yoga instructor. Yoga classes will follow the standard format of a group fitness class: warm-up, work, and cool down. Donna will teach an active, flowing style of yoga that, with modifications and principles of alignment, allows participants to stay safe and feel challenged yet successful. Yoga is for every body. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.

SUMMER YOGA SCHEDULE

Mornings:
Wednesday: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. / Mixed Levels

Evenings:
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. / Mixed Levels
7:00-8:15 p.m./ Beginners

 

TRIM, SHAPE, & TONE: Instructor George Pis mixes cardio and strength training to give a complete workout. Dumb bells, bands, & balls are used diversely to energize the muscles of the body. George will guide the class through stretching, light cardio, and weight lifting. This class is for people of all shapes and sizes.

Evenings: Monday & Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Mornings: Saturday 8:45 - 9:45a.m.

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 OPENS JUNE 5TH

Season Passes Available at recreation office
$50 Individual / $125 Family

Pool Hours
Swim Lesson Schedule
Swim Lesson Registration Form
Waterobics Information
Waterobics Registration Form
Swim Team Information
Swim Team Registration Form

Pool Rules
Pool Rental & Rates

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 in the summer beginning Memorial Weekend through Labor Day weekend. Click here for park pictures.

 

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 (can be reserved by calling recreation office 348-9281), 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, 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.