Department Divisions and Contacts - Parks and Recreation
Department Divisions
Administration - Administration is responsible for all planning and new development of the Parks Department. Administrative staff handles Special Event Permits, scheduling of Facilities, sale of Oak Grove Cemetery lots, assisting with budget preparation and budget monitoring. This division oversees all other divisions within the Department along with the supervision of park security through the Park Ranger program.
Parks Maintenance - Parks Maintenance is responsible for maintaining park facilities and amenities. Parks Maintenance also supports special events, activities, and festivals city-wide and maintains playing surfaces of athletic fields and facilities. The maintenance/operation of Oak Grove Cemetery, Brockenborough Rotary Health Park Sprayground and Coleman Sprayground fall under the Maintenance Division.
Recreation - The Recreation Division provides quality recreation programs, classes, events, and athletic leagues at a reasonable cost to the participant. This division is responsible for overseeing the operations and programs at the Paducah Recreation Center. The Recreation Division also oversees the operation of the Noble Park Pool and spray pad, and provides open swimming and structured swim classes in a safe environment at economical prices.
Special Events - The Special Events Division operates the Paducah Homegrown Farmers’ Market and the organization and operation of many City Sponsored events including the Riverfront Concert Series, Independence Day Celebration, Christmas Parade, and Wooftober-- in addition to other large scale community events. Special Events also assists with permitting and administration and partners with Main Street for downtown events. This Division coordinates the attendants for the Transient Dock and Downtown Crew for events and beautification. Special Events works closely with the Maintenance Division when needed for other local festivals and events such as BBQ on the River, Lower Town Arts and Music Festival, AQS QuiltWeek, Iron Mom Half Marathon, and many more.
Contact Us
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Amie Clark | Director | 270-444-8508 x2328 |
| Molly Tomasallo Johnson | Special Events Superintendent | 270-444-8508 x2336 |
| Taylor Morsching | Recreation and Parks Superintendent | 270-444-8508 x2331 |
| Kelsey Edwards | Recreation Specialist | 270-444-8508 x2335 |
| Recreation Specialist | 270-444-8508 x2333 | |
| James Weems | Recreation Specialist | 270-444-8508 x3255 |
| Lessa Wilson | Senior Administrative Assistant | 270-444-8508 x2326 |
| Mary Wurth | Senior Administrative Assistant | 270-444-8508 x2327 |
| LaMiira Askew | Administrative Assistant | 270-444-8508 x2343 |
| General Info | Questions not answered in the FAQ | 270-444-8508 |
| Program Changes and Rain Outs |
Recent cancellations and program changes |
270-444-8621 |
* Anonymous or correspondence without contact information may not receive a response.