What are your Office Hours?     8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Where is any city park located?     See our Parks Facilities and Rentals and List of Parks links.  Each park operated and maintained by the City of Paducah is listed on that page.  Some maps are included.  Carson Park is maintained by McCracken County, call 270-444-4744 for details. 

Our group wants to have an event at Noble Park, what do we do?     Shelter rentals must be made a week in advance minimum. If you are planning an event that will restrict usage of the park to the public, a permit must be requested and issued. Any shelter not reserved as a rental is on a first come-first serve basis. Call 270-444-8508 for details.

I want to register for a program how do I do that?     You can register at the Parks Office located at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive, over the phone, by mailing in a registration form along with your payment, or online.  Registrations may be taken in the over or over the phone with a debit/credit card or a Visa, Mastercard or Discover.  To register online, use the Online Registration link to the left.

I need a refund for a program I registered for.  How do I get one?     Refunds requested by the participant after the start of a class will be prorated in all cases.  An administrative fee of $5 for classes costing $25 or less and $10 for classes costing $25 or more will be charged for refund requests. The administrative fees may be waived if the refund request is due to an unplanned medical condition or illness.  Any refund given for a class cancelled by Paducah Parks will be given in full.  All refunds will be mailed to the person/group that paid for the initial registration in the form of a check.

I saw something at a city park that was  missing, damaged, vandalized, etc.  What do I do now?     You can report these incidents to the Paducah Parks Services Offices at 270-444-8508.  In the event of a severely dangerous situation or medical emergency call 911.  Injured, dead, or dangerous animal complaints should be directed to the animal control officer at 444-8550.

I lost something at a city park what do I do?     Personal items found in city parks are turned into the Paducah Parks Services Offices and can be claimed by calling 270-444-8508.  Items not claimed after 60 days may be discarded.

How can I find out about programs and activities?  You can register to receive our seasonal program brochure by providing our office with a name and mailing address, phone plus an optional e-mail address. You can also view all our programs by logging in as a guest at the online registration page. 

When are city parks open to the public?     Most parks are open from dawn to dusk. Gated City Parks are officially open from 8:00 am. to 10:00 p.m.  City parks may be closed in the event of heavy snowfall or severe weather.

How do I check to see if a program is cancelled?     Paducah Parks Services activities are canceled when the Paducah City School System is closed due to severe weather.  The most recent cancellations are recorded at 270-444-8621.  This information is also available online.

I have an idea for a new class, activity, program.  Who do I contact?     The Paducah Parks Services is always looking for new instructors or ways to offer new programs to the community and appreciate your input.  Call 270-444-8508 or click Parks Department Staff to email a staff member. 

Can I fish at the Noble Park Lake?     Yes, fishing is allowed at the Noble Park Lake, but only from the concrete areas. Bridges, piers and bandstands are all fine for fishing. We do not allow fishing from the grass due to the danger of slips and falls. Anyone that fishes at the Noble Park Lake must have a valid Ky fishing license.  

How do I get electrical power at the shelter I reserved? Some green electrical boxes in city parks are available to rent.  $30 per day per box will allow you to get into the electrical boxes. There are 110v and 220v plugs in the boxes. Noble Park boxes are are marked with letters to easily describe them these boxes are normall locked. Call Paducah Parks at 444-8508 for details. Paducah Power can set temporary power poles for large power needs for a fee. Call 575-4000 for Paducah Power.

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