Lexington Park Equity Accelerator Funding Opportunity
We’re very excited to be able to fund several projects lead by Fayette County residents to help advance the findings of the Lexington Park Equity Accelerator!
Project proposals were submitted for up to $1,000 and focused on policy- and decision-making related to Connectivity, Equity, Belonging, and Advocacy in parks and green spaces in Fayette County. Proposals were then reviewed by our selection committee comprised of individuals representing the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s (LFUCG) Divisions of Parks and Recreation and Planning and Lexington residents. The chosen projects were awarded and announced in mid-October 2023.
Scroll down to see more information and updates on each of the chosen projects.
We’re looking for volunteers to assist with these projects! You can submit a volunteer form below. Let us know if you’d like to work on a specific project, or we can connect you with a project that fits your skills. We will reach out soon after we get your form!
Tobit’s Trace Path Restoration
Tobit’s Trace is a greenspace behind St. Raphael Episcopal Church along a stream. The path in this area will get a revitalization, including new gravel.
Newsletter for Douglass Park
This will inform residents of the programming and outreach available at the park.
Water Play Event at Valley Park
A one time event at Valley Park to bring water fun to children in the area.
Signage and Little Library at Valley Park
A little library and signage for the Valley Park greenspace will be installed.
Valley Park Revitalization Garden
This garden will be built by and for the community to be mindful and heal. Following Douglass Park, this will be the second of its kind in the city.
Unity Scavenger Hunt at Hill-N-Dale Park
This will be a permanent scavenger hunt to foster teamwork and thoughtful engagement of the park.
Living Arts & Science Center Signage
The signs will be educational for LASC’s Native Kentucky Garden, StoryWalk Trail, and Community Garden.
Safety at Duncan Park
Several people applied for a safety measure for the courts at Duncan Park near 5th St. They are now all working together to come up with a creative safety solution.
Drop Everything and Read Events
These events will be hosted in various parks to encourage people of all ages to read.
Monarch Butterfly Gardens
This project will create a committee that will install Monarch Butterfly gardens at parks around Lexington.
Creating a Friends of Addison Park Group
Golfview Estates Neighborhood Association* will host events to gather input about Addison Park. And then work towards creating a group that will advocate for this park long term.
*Disclaimer: The Chair for this neighborhood association also works at CivicLex. He recused himself from working on the application and was not involved in the selection process.
Adopt a Park Program
The Leadership Lexington Class of 23/24 will create and Adopt-a-Park program to get residents more involved in support and advocacy for their local parks.