Contact
Registration
There are several ways to register for programs and activities.
- Office - Stop by the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue to register with cash, check, or debit/credit card.
- Phone - Call the Parks office at 270-444-8508 to register using a credit card.
- Mail - Download the Registration Form and mail to Parks and Recreation with a payment in the form of a check.
- Online - A credit/debit card is required for online registration for an activity, reserve a shelter or to reserve ballfields. The online registration links allows for the viewing of programs, facilities, and activities. An account is required to register.
Youth Sports Leagues and Activities
- Rules of Conduct
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The City of Paducah takes pride in its parks and has enacted the Rules of Conduct (Chapter 70 Paducah Code of Ordinances) for residents and visitors as they enjoy Paducah's parks and facilities.
Sportsmanship – All players, coaches and spectators are required to display good sportsmanship before, during and after all games on and off the court/field while at Paducah Parks and Recreation activities. Players, coaches, and spectators not displaying good sportsmanship may be ejected or suspended as determined by the Paducah Parks and Recreation staff in accordance with the Parks Behavior Policy.
Behavior Policy - Paducah Parks and Recreation under no circumstance will tolerate verbal and/or physical abuse of any staff member, umpire/referee, or program participant. The penalties for any of the above behaviors are strict and strongly enforced. First time offenders may be suspended for a minimum of 1-year from all Parks and Recreation programming. It is our mission that all participants as well as employees feel safe and are protected from any type of abuse.
- 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament
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Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting a one day youth 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Paducah Recreation Center.
There will be three coed divisions: 2nd & 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade, and 6th through 8th Grade.
Cost is $10 (tax included) per team. Each team must consist of three or four players and a coach. There are no limits on gender ratios. Games will be officiated and played on a half court with a two game guarantee. Trophies will be handed out to first place finishers.
Register by stopping by the Paducah Parks and Recreation office at 2701 Park Avenue, calling 270-444-8508, or registering online.
- Fall Ball Youth League
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2024 Fall Ball Youth League
Registration Form - Fall Ball Youth League
4-6 Year Old Rules
7-9 Year Old Rules
Parks & Recreation will be offering a Fall Ball Youth League for girls and boys ages 4 to 9. The 4-6 year-olds will play tee ball and 7-9 year-olds will start with tee ball then transition to coach pitch, based on each player's ability. Fall Ball will focus on the fundamentals of the game including throwing, baserunning, fielding and hitting.
Fall Ball will be held on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. at the Noble Park Ball Fields. Dates for the league are September 3, 10, 17, and 24. Rain makeup days are set for October 1 and 8.
Nights will consist of a 30 minute practice and a 45 minute scrimmage. Players should bring their own glove, tennis shoes or cleats and athletic apparel. All other equipment will be provided.
Registration begins August 1. The cost is $25 per player (tax included). The registration deadline is August 22. Register by phone at 270-444-8508 or online. Please note that players must turn 4 years old on or before September 3 to play.
Parents or guardians that would like to serve as a volunteer coach or assistant coach can fill out this Background Check Consent Form and submit it to parkinfopaducahky.gov
- Flag Football
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2025 Flag Football
Paducah Parks & Recreation will be holding a coed Flag Football league for youth in grades K-5. There will be three divisions: K-1st, 2nd & 3rd, and 4th & 5th.
Cost is $50 (tax included) per player. Registration begins February 3 and the deadline to register has been extended to March 26. A pre-season clinic is on March 15.
Weekly practices will be held Tuesday nights in April and May with practices beginning April 15 (Thursdays are rain makeup dates for practices). Games are on Saturdays beginning April 19. We ask all parents to consider helping as a volunteer coach. All coaches must pass a background check.
Register by stopping by the Paducah Parks and Recreation office at 2701 Park Avenue, calling 270-444-8508, or registering online.
- Paducah Chiefs Little League
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The goals of this league are for youth ages 4 through 11 to learn the basic skills of the sport, show improvement throughout the season, and have fun! The league is held at the Noble Park Ball Fields. This league is sanctioned with Little League International and District 1 within Kentucky. We are offering Tee Ball, Minor League Baseball, Minor League Softball, and Major League Baseball. Players who sign up will be assigned teams and are provided a uniform for games. Coaches are volunteers so we ask all parents to consider helping to coach. All coaches must pass a background check.There is NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed at the fields or park during games and practices per City of Paducah Ordinance.
2025 Season
Registration
Registration for the 2025 season begins Monday, January 27. The registration deadline has been extended to Thursday, March 13. Register in person at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue, by phone at 270-444-8508, or online.
Registration Form - Paducah Chiefs Little League
School Enrollment FormAll Minor and Major League players must turn in a copy of their School Enrollment Form and completely fill out the Paducah Chiefs Little League Registration Form before the preseason clinic on March 15. The forms may be e-mailed to parkinfopaducahky.gov or dropped off at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.
Clinics
The preseason clinic is rescheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Noble Park Ballfields The times for each group is listed below. ***If any families have Tee Ball players of different ages, please have them attend the time of the oldest player. Example: A family with a 4 and 5 year old should attend at 1:45pm with the 5 year olds.
- Tee Ball Age 3 & 4: 1:00pm - 1:40pm
- Tee Ball Age 5: 1:45pm - 2:25pm
- Minor League: 2:30pm - 3:10pm
- Major League: 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Tee Ball
Tee Ball is for boys and girls ages 4-5 and costs $35 per child (tax included). A 10% off multi-child discount is available. The aging date for players is August 31, 2025. Practices will be on Monday or Tuesday beginning March 24 and 25. Games will be on Thursdays beginning April 17. Volunteer coaches are needed. Players should have their own glove and tennis shoes. The league will provide helmets, bats, balls, and any other equipment needed for games and practices.
Tee Ball team rosters will be released in mid-March. Please contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-1331 if you do not know what team you are on.
2025 Tee Ball Schedule, Teams, & Rules
Minor League Baseball & Softball
For boys and girls ages 6-8 with the aging date on August 31, 2025, and costs $45 per child (tax included). A 10% off multi-child discount is available. Practices will begin on March 25 and 27 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until games begin on April 17. The league is coach pitch using a soft compression baseball/softball. Volunteer coaches are needed. Players should have their own glove and tennis shoes or cleats. The league will provide helmets, bats, balls, and any other equipment needed for games and practices.
Minor League team rosters will be released in mid-March. Please contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-1331 if you do not know what team you are on.
*Registration numbers may dictate changes such as combining Minor League Softball with Minor League Baseball using a soft-compression baseball*
2025 Minor League Schedule, Teams, & Rules
Major League Baseball
For boys and girls ages 9-11 with the aging date on August 31, 2025, and costs $45 per child (tax included). A 10% off multi-child discount is available. Practices will begin on March 25 and 27 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until games begin on April 17. This league is player pitch. Volunteer coaches are needed. Players should have their own glove and tennis shoes or cleats. The league will provide helmets, bats, balls, and any other equipment needed for games and practices. Boys and girls can both play Major League Baseball.
Major League team rosters will be released in mid-March. Please contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-1331 if you do not know what team you are on.
2025 Major League Schedule, Teams & Rules
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to our 2025 Paducah Chiefs Little League Sponsors! Linwood, Silver Fox Sports Club Podcast, and McKeel Equipment.
$400 Team Sponsorship – Team sponsorship includes logo on back of every players uniform. Recognition on social media and website. Recognition on “Thank You to Sponsors Sign” at Noble Park fields. Proceeds help purchase team equipment and apparel for every player on team.
$400 Field Sponsorship– Single banner on one of the playing fields during Little League season. This will be the exclusive banner on the field. Recognition on social media and website. Recognition on “Thank You to Sponsors Sign” at Noble Park fields.
Donations, Volunteerism, or In-Kind Support – Small monetary donations, equipment donations, volunteerism, or in-kind support are always appreciated. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing in this manner.
Email Assistant Director of Recreation Taylor Morsching or call 270-444-1331 to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Paducah Chiefs Little League.
- REC Way Basketball
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REC Way Basketball Information
REC Way Basketball is a non-competitive basketball league for boys and girls from K through 5th Grade. Practices and games are held at the Paducah Recreation Center at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The goals of REC Way Basketball is to teach kids the basic fundamentals, skills, and rules of basketball. Games are in January and February on Saturdays for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Weekly practices will be held in addition to games.
Grades and genders may be combined to form divisions based on registration numbers.
Players should wear their own shorts, tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle. The league will provide t-shirt uniforms, basketballs, and all other equipment needed for games and practices.
We also offer Tiny Tot Basketball for youth ages 3-5 who are not in kindergarten.
Coaches are volunteers so we ask all parents to consider helping to coach.
2024-2025 Season Dates and Information
- Registration Begins: September 9. Register online, in person at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue, or call 270-444-8508. Download the REC Way Basketball Registration Form
- Registration Deadline: December 5.
- Fee: $50 (tax included) for K-5th | A 10% multi-child discount is available.
- Clinic: Saturday, December 14. K & 1st Grade: 9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. 2nd & 3rd Grade: 10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. 4th & 5th Grade: 11:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. The clinic's goals are instruction, motivation, and lots of excitement to start the season on the right foot.
- Weekly Practices Begin: January 6-9, 2025.
- Games Schedule: Games will be on Saturdays. Games are on the following dates: January 18 and 25 and February 1, 8, 15, and 22.
Rules
Schedule
Sponsorship Opportunities
$200 Team Sponsorship – Team sponsorship includes logo on back of every players uniform. Recognition on social media and website. Recognition on “Thank You to Sponsors Sign” at Paducah Recreation Center. Proceeds help purchase team equipment and apparel for every player on team.Donations, Volunteerism, or In-Kind Support – Small monetary donations, equipment donations, volunteerism, or in-kind support are always appreciated. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing in this manner.Contact Taylor Morsching at 270-444-1331 or tmorschingpaducahky.gov(link sends e-mail) to discuss sponsorship opportunities with REC Way Basketball. - Tiny Tot Basketball
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What is Tiny Tot Basketball?
Tiny Tot Basketball is a non-competitive league for children ages 3 - 5 who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten. This league focuses on teaching the basics of basketball: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense.
2024 Tiny Tot Basketball
Tiny Tot Basketball will meet on Monday or Thursday evenings: November 18, 21, & 25 and December 2, 5, 9, & 12. Each night will consist of a 25 minute practice followed by a 25 minute game. Start times are 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm. We ask all parents to consider volunteering to help coach. T-shirts will be provided for practice/games. Players should wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.
Cost is $30 (tax included). A 10% multi-child discount is available. Registration Deadline is October 31. Register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.
- Tiny Tot Soccer
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About Tiny Tot Soccer
Tiny Tot Soccer is a non-competitive league for children ages 3-6 to learn the basic fundamentals for playing soccer without the competitive environment. There are divisions for U4 and U6. Each week will consist of 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30 minute scrimmage. Coaches are volunteers so we ask all parents to consider helping to coach. T-Shirts and shin guards will be provided. Tennis shoes are preferred and are not provided.
2025 Tiny Tot Soccer
There will be a coaches meeting at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office on (date to be determined).
For kids ages 7 and up, we encourage parents to explore registering with McCracken County Youth Soccer Association (MCYSA).
Registration: Begins February 3 with a March 27 deadline.
Dates: Tiny Tot Soccer will be Saturday mornings ( 8:30 or 9:45 a.m.) from April 19 through May 10. May 17 will be a rain makeup dates.
Location: Paducah Middle School Field located at 342 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah
Cost: $30 per player (tax included). A 10% off multi-child discount is available. Children must be 3 years old and cannot turn 7 years old before May 10.
Rosters and Schedules: Rosters and schedules will be created once registration concludes and sent to coaches who will contact their team.
Paducah Middle School Field Map
Sponsorship Opportunities: $200 Team Sponsorship – Team sponsorship includes logo on back of each player's uniform with recognition on social media and website. Proceeds help purchase team equipment and apparel for every player on team. Contact Taylor Morsching at 270-444-1331 to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Tiny Tot Soccer.
- Youth Cheerleading
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2025 Youth Cheerleading
Youth Cheerleading is a recreational cheer program for girls and boys in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. This program will focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive cheering. We will not be teaching stunting or tumbling. Each week there will be an evening practice time with practices beginning the week of January 6-9, 2025. Cheerleaders will cheer at REC Way Basketball games on Saturdays from January 18-February 22. T-shirts, shorts, and Pom Poms will be provided. Cost is $30. The registration deadline is Thursday, December 5.
Register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.
- Youth Futsal
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2025 Youth Futsal League
Registration for the March & April Youth Futsal League is underway and the registration deadline is Monday, February 24 at 4:30 pm. Games begin Saturday March 1. You can register as a team or as an individual if you are looking to join a team. The cost to register a team is $250 + tax and Individual registration is $30+tax which must be done in person at 2701 Park Ave or over the phone at 270-444-8508. Teams should register for either the Middle School League or High School League. A team registration/roster form will need to be filled out at the time of registration. Individual Player Waivers will need to be filled out by every player on the roster by the first game (parent/guardian signature required for those under age 18). Forms can be returned to Paducah Parks & Recreation office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or emailed to parkinfopaducahky.gov.
The 2025 March & April Youth Futsal League will be played on Saturday evenings at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Games begin March 1 and continue through April 19. Schedules will be sent out after registration. Games are 5 v 5 and teams can have a max of 10 players on their roster. Players must meet grade requirements for their league division.
- Youth Tennis
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Tennis Harrison Street Serves Programs (program through National Junior Tennis League)
- Tennis Fitness Bootcamp - Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation are offering Tennis Fitness Boot Camp through Harrison Street Serves at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. This is for youth ages 11-15 and open to all ability levels. Tennis Fitness Boot Camp meets from 10 until 11:30 a.m. on June 9 through 13. Cost is $25 + tax. Each day consists of a 30 minute fitness workout followed by an hour of tennis instruction. The Friday session will meet at Tenacity Training. Online registration.
- Harrison Street Serves Free Clinics - Harrison Street Serves is a Middle School National Junior Tennis League program with clinics that will include tennis plus learning how to fly a kite and play badminton. This program is for ages 11-14 and will meet from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at the Noble Park Tennis Courts on Wednesdays and Sundays from June 15 through July 2. This program is free. Each new participant will receive a tennis racquet. Online registration
Teen Cardio Tennis - May 10, 2025
Teen Cardio Tennis is being offered by Paducah Parks & Recreation and the Paducah Tennis Association. This is for tennis players of all ability levels with a fun atmosphere that includes plenty of moving. Please bring a racquet and water. The FREE session will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. Please pre-register.
To pre-register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online.
2025 Junior Tennis Clinics
Junior Tennis Clinics are offered by a partnership between Paducah Tennis Association & Paducah Parks & Recreation at the Noble Park Tennis Courts beginning in April. This is for kids ages 5-14 and open to all ability levels. Tennis balls and nets are provided but we ask that participants bring their own rackets. Pre-register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.
April
Junior Tennis Clinics has three sessions in April and will meet on Sunday April 13, Saturday April 19, and Sunday April 27. Ages 5-7 are from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 8-14 are from 2:00pm - 3:30pm. The lessons will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. The cost is $75 + tax per child for ages 5-7 and $90+tax for ages 8-14. Spots are limited so we recommend registering before Friday April 11 at Noon. Clinics are ran by Paducah Tennis Association.
May
Junior Tennis Clinics has four sessions in May and will meet on May 4, 11, 18 & June 1. Ages 5-7 are from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 8-14 are from 2:00pm - 3:30pm. The lessons will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. The cost is $100 + tax per child for ages 5-7 and $120+tax for ages 8-14. Spots are limited so we recommend registering before Friday May 2 at Noon. Clinics are conducted by Paducah Tennis Association.
2025 Tennis Carnival
Join in a morning of tennis fun! Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting a Kids Tennis Carnival on Monday, June 30 at the Noble Park Tennis Courts.
Ages 5-8 | 9-9:50 a.m.
Ages 9-14 | 10 -10:50 a.m.This Tennis Carnival is a FREE event for boys and girls of all playing abilities. A variety of activities and games testing your tennis skills will be part of the fun as well as special prizes and treats. Advanced registration is not required.
Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center - January/February 2025
The Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation are offering Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. This is for kids ages 5-10 and open to all ability levels. Tennis balls and nets are provided but we ask that participants bring their own rackets.
The January session of Sunday Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center will meet on January 12, 19, 26.
The February session of Sunday Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center will meet on February 2, 16, 23. It will not meet on February 9 due to Super Bowl Sunday. Ages 5-7 will meet at 5:00pm. Ages 8-10 will meet at 6:00pm. Must pre-register as space is limited. The cost is $20 (tax included) per monthly session. The deadline to register is for the January session is Wednesday January 8. The deadline for February session is Wednesday, January 29.
Pre-register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.
- Youth Volleyball
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What is Youth Volleyball?
Youth Volleyball is a program for girls and boys ages 4-8 that includes four sessions of teaching basic volleyball skills.
2024 Youth Volleyball
This program will take place on Tuesday nights on November 5, 12, and 19 and on Saturday morning, November 23. For the Tuesday night sessions ages 4 and 5 will meet from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Ages 6 through 8 will meet from 6:30 to 7:15 pm. On Saturday, November 23, ages 4 and 5 will meet from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Ages 6 through 8 will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
This program will take place at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Parents can help volunteer as a coach.
Cost is $30 (tax included). A 10% multi-child discount is available. Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 31. Register by phone at 270-444-8508, at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue, or online at the link below.
Volunteer Coaches
Volunteer coaches are very important to many of our youth sports programs. Coaching can be a very rewarding experience for a parent, grandparent, or friend of the family. During registration we will ask if anyone is willing to help serve as a coach or assistant coach. All of our volunteer coaches must complete a yearly background check form in order to coach. We have preseason coaches meetings and additional training available to help make coaches comfortable.
