Davis Park in downtown Lexington officially opens, providing a promised green space and facilities after a 20-year wait.

Downtown Lexington's Davis Park officially opens after a 20-year wait, fulfilling a promise made when the original neighborhood was displaced for Newtown Pike extension. Funded jointly by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the city, the park includes a new playground, shelter, multi-use trail, and open green space. Mayor Linda Gorton and Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray celebrated the grand opening, emphasizing the importance of parks in creating vibrant neighborhoods.

May 07, 2024
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