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Lexington Opens 140-Acre Cardinal Run Park North, First New Regional Park in 25 Years

City leaders describe a long-planned investment in quality of life.

Overview

  • Mayor Linda Gorton joined city officials on Oct. 9 to cut the ribbon and open the regional park.
  • The 140-acre site off Parkers Mill Road near the Beaumont area and Keeneland was donated to the city 18 years ago.
  • Amenities include multi-use trails, playgrounds, six pickleball courts, a basketball court, picnic shelters, and multipurpose fields for youth sports slated to open in spring 2026.
  • Project leaders said roughly 900 residents were surveyed during design, informing the mix of natural space and built recreation features.
  • Coverage differs on dog facilities, with one report citing a 9-acre dog park and another noting two separate dog parks.