This park is one of two fully
developed park within the City. Originally acquired by
the City in 1986, this park totals approximately 15
acres and provides for passive recreation. A park master
plan was developed in 1990. A variety of funding sources
have been used to implement the improvements in this
park. Private donations, grant funding, and capital
budget funding have all been utilized. The Evelyn M.
Kalb gathering house is rented to the public for parties
or special occasions by the Public Services Department.
Rental fee depends on number in party. For information
and reservations call Florence Public Services
Department (859) 647-5416. This park is located off
Banklick Street.
Directions to Park: Take Dixie Hwy to Banklick St., Turn
at first left after stop sign into Florence Nature Park.
Facilities include the following:
* Evelyn M. Kalb Gathering House: Former residence
renovated into public use building in 1991.
* Brick patio/wood trellis: Outdoor patio with
landscaped gardens.
* Walking trails: 2,800 linear feet of asphalt and
concrete surfaced walking trails.
* Parking area and entry drive: Asphalt parking for 80
cars.
* Granite animals: These granite animals were donated by
the Florence Mall when the park was initially under
construction. Children enjoy climbing on the animals.
* Gazebo: 24’ X 24’ Open air design with concrete floor,
stone columns, cedar shake roof.
* Restroom building: This small structure houses
restrooms and a storage room for the park.
This park is one of two fully
developed parks within the City limits. The land for
this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of
the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre
park was developed in 1985 into an active park which
contains tennis and basketball courts, ball fields,
playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and parking.
Entrances are located on Rosetta and on Surfwood Drives.
Shelter reservations are made through the Boone County
Parks (859)334-2117.
Directions: Take KY 18 or U.S. 42 to Hopeful Church Rd.,
Turn onto Surfwood Dr., Take a right onto City Park Dr.
Facilities include the following:
* Two tennis courts: Asphalt surface courts fenced with
black vinyl clad chain link fencing.
* Basketball court: Constructed of asphalt surface w/
color coat.
* Playground: Mulch surface w/ timber edging. Three
pieces of play equipment plus swing sets.
* Picnic shelter: Concrete masonry unit (CMU) building
w/ shelter roof. Formerly utilized as concession stand.
The shelter is planned for future replacement.
* Wooded area: Natural wooded area w/ dirt trails.
* Two ball fields: Two clay infield ball fields w/ CMU
dugouts and backstops. These balls fields may be
reserved through Boone County Parks Department
(859)334-2117.
* Restroom building: CMU structure w/ shingle roof.
Acquired in 2002, the 9.5 was
donated by Fischer Development and the City purchased an
adjoining 1.5 acres to make this active park 11 acres.
Located in the Orleans North subdivision the
neighborhood park now contains a parking lot,
playground, bridge, sled hill, restroom, shelter,
basketball court, athletic field, paved trail, and sled
hill. Still to come in the parks development is a sand
volleyball court, tennis courts, gazebo and fishing
pier.
Directions: Take U.S. 42 to Orleans Blvd., Turn right at
stop sign onto Longbranch Rd., Turn right onto St. Louis
Blvd.
Facilities include the following:
* Shelter: This shelter is available for reservation
through the City of Florence Parks and Recreations
Department.
Click here to download a printable form
or contact
Park and Recreations Department at (859)647-5439.
* Playground: two pieces of play equipment, swing set,
monkey bars, and benches.
* Bridge
* Basketball court
* Athletic field
This park was originally planned as
part of Farmview Subdivision Approval (mid 1980s). The
developer donated five acres to the City in 1997 and 37
acres in late 2000. The park consists of 42 acres and a
master plan was approved in concept by Council in 1996.
This park contains a bridge, bike path, wooded meadow
areas, shelter, restroom, playgrounds, basketball,
splash grounds, tot lot, parking lot, sand volleyball
and tennis courts incorporating a nautical theme.
Coming soon! ATot-Lot
Playground for children ages 2-5 continuing the nautical
theme.
Directions: Take U.S. 42 to Farmview Dr., Turn right
onto South Fork Park Dr.
Existing facilities include the following:
* Shelter: This shelter is available for reservation
through the City of Florence Parks and Recreations
Department.
Click here to download a printable form or contact
Park and Recreations Department at (859)647-5439.
* Playground: incorporating a nautical theme.
* Sand volleyball court & concrete basketball court
* 210’ x 8’ wide pedestrian bridge: Steel structure with
rough cut lumber planking and rails.
* asphalt bike path: 2,720 linear feet of bike path.
* asphalt entry drive: 1320 linear feet with a 50 car
parking lot.
* Log dam habitat improvements in creek: Maintained by
Florence Water & Sewer.
* Natural wooded and meadow areas.
* Earthen sculpture open play area. Mounded earth
sculpture constructed of topsoil from adjacent
development.
Stringtown Park is located on
Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and
Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the
City. The City purchased the property in the spring of
2001 from the estate of Isabella Schmidt. It is the
newest neighborhood park that features two play
structures, a climbing apparatus, swing set, basketball
court, paved walking trail, benches, restroom facility,
drinking fountains, open green space and parking lot.
Coming soon! A sand
volleyball court, corn hole sets, and a seat-wall.
Effective July 1, 2007 the shelter at
StringtownPark will be available to
rent. There is one rental per day. The fee is $25,
non-refundable. Park hours are form dawn to dusk. To
schedule reservations download the
park
shelter reservation form from the City’s web site or
call Florence Parks & Recreation at (859) 647-5439.
Payment must be made at the
Florence
GovernmentCenter payable to City of Florence. A receipt will
be provided to show proof of reservation should the
shelter be occupied at the time of your arrival. If you
encounter any problems contact the Florence Police
Department (859) 371-1234.
Directions: Take KY 18 to Kathryn Ave.
Residents in the area attended two public meetings to
provide input on their needs for the neighborhood park.
The following elements were incorporated into the master
plan:
* Picnic Shelter: This shelter is available for
reservation through the City of Florence Parks and
Recreations Department.
Click here to download a printable form or contact
Park and Recreations Department at (859)647-5439.
* Playground
* Basketball Court
* Neighborhood Garden
* Paved Trail
* Wetland Boardwalk
* Parking Lot (30 spaces)
* Landscaped buffer and berms
* Open Green Space
* Restrooms
* Horseshoe Pit
* Grill
* Sand Volleyball Court
* Seat Wall
* Picnic Tables
This minimally developed 2.5 acre
park is located on a former landfill in the Walnut Creek
Subdivision. The park consists of one ball field and
open play area. There are no parking facilities
associated with the park and it is primarily used by the
local residents. Access is from Cedar Wood Circle on a
concrete path via an easement.
Directions: Take Dixie Hwy to Banklick St., Turn onto
Walnut Creek Dr., Turn right onto Cedar Wood Circle.
Don’t idle. Remind your schools system to turn off bus engines when buses are parked to eliminate harmful exhaust pollution. Go to www.epa.gov for more tips.
Department (859) 647-5416. This park is located off
Banklick Street.
