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Parks and Recreation

The City of Madisonville is fortunate to have more than a dozen parks and recreational facilities scattered throughout the community. They range in sizes from roadside parks of less than an acre to more than 200 acres. The Madisonville Parks and Recreation Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all Madisonville citizens by providing a wide variety of leisure activities, facilities and services that encourage health, fitness, relaxation, enjoyment, fun and learning, as well as, providing opportunities for community involvement, appreciation and care of the natural environment with the provision of open space parks.  

Caleb Nelson
SUPERINTENDENT
Phone: (270) 824-2157
cnelson@madisonvillegov.com

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Madisonville City Park

800 McCoy Ave.

Madisonville, KY

270-824-2157

Pool Hours: Mon- Sat 11AM-5PM

                     Sunday 1PM- 5PM

Pool Office: 270-824-2155

Splash Pad Summer Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM

Golf, Mini-Golf and Pro Shop hours:

Oct-May      8 AM - 7 PM Sun.-Thurs.
                    8 AM - 8 PM Fri.-Sat.

 

Pro Shop: 270-824-2156

For Questions about Events, Park Rentals, and City Park Clubhouse: 270-836-5761

 

Home to a 9-hole golf course, 18-hole mini-golf course, world-class 18-hole disc golf course, painted history of Madisonville, Elmer Kelley Stadium, playground, dog park, community pool, splash pad, as well as lush grassland and beautiful lake, perfect for fishing!

City Park Rental Rates

Kayak rentals:

Single kayak - $20 for 2 hours

Tandem kayaks - $30 for 2 hours

Paddleboards - $20 for 2 hours

 

Mini Golf:

Adults $5

Under 18 $3

 

Facility Rentals:

 

Clubhouse - $125 deposit           $250 alcohol deposit

Half day rental (8am-3 pm OR 5pm-12am) - $175

Full day rental (8am-12am) - $300

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Dr. Festus Claybon Park

593 Hopewell St.

Madisonville, KY

Please call 270-824-2157 for Splash Pad Hours of Operation

Memorial park providing both outdoor activities and a spray park free of charge to the public

 

New Playground equipment featuring all-inclusive features.

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Larry Carney Center

230 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Madisonville, KY 42431

270-836-5761(Please leave a message if there is no answer.)

 

Community Center offering activities, event rentals and is the home of the summer recreational program. 

RENTAL RATES:

Carney Center - $50 deposit       $100 alcohol deposit

Half day rental (8am-3 pm OR 5pm-12am) - $50

All day rental (8am-12am) - $100

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Cherry Park 

851 Bell Dr.

Madisonville, KY

270-824-2157

 

Cherry Park features four pickle ball courts that are free for our residents to enjoy, but these courts are famous for pickleball games during the daylight hours. No reservations are required!

NEW 2019 Playground equipment is also featured at Cherry Park! 

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Madisonville Skate Park

109 Sugg Street

Madisonville, KY

 

A 3,000 square foot area boasting handrails, a bowl, pipe ramps and other obstacles for skates of all ages.

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Grapevine Lake Recreational Park

2205 Grapevine Road

Madisonville, KY

 

Grapevine Lake has 8.2 miles of hiking trails or biking trails. 

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Ashton Robinson

Mahr Park Superintendent

Phone:  (270) 584-9017

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Mahr Park

55 Mahr Park Drive

Madisonville, KY

270-584-9017

Mahr Park Arboretum is a 265-acre park in Madisonville, Kentucky, featuring a natural environment looming with wildlife, native trees, and plants. The park was gifted to the City of Madisonville in 2009 by Dr. Merle and Glema Mahr and officially opened in October of 2016. Mahr Park Arboretum features a variety of recreational and educational opportunities for our community. Enjoy our trails, Nature Play Area, fishing ponds, kayak launch, dog park, disc golf courses, and picnic pavilions. 

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