"Central Park - Ashland, KY" Waymark

Long Description:
Central Park consists of forty-seven acres and was sold to the City of Ashland in 1900 by the Kentucky Iron Coal and Manufacturing Company for the sum of $32,500. Until August 1923, the primary activity in the park was a horseracing track.

There are over 1100 trees in Central Park with each identified and located on maps of the park.

Following is a listing of some facilities available:

a. Indian Mounds (3)
b. Asphalt Tennis Courts (5)
c. Regulation Baseball Field with modern lighting
d. Regulation Horse Shoe Courts (10)
e. Sand Volleyball Courts (2)
f. Pond with three floating fountains
g. Basketball Courts (2)
h. Playgrounds for all ages
i. Concession Stands (2)
j. Restrooms – handicapped accessible
k. Bandstand
l. Ice Rink - November through mid-March
m. Log House - oldest house in Ashland
n. Fountain and Gardens
o. Maintenance Office
p. Round House/Recreation Office

Regular park activities include:

a. Winter Wonderland of Lights
b. Summer Motion
c. Easter Egg Hunt
d. Summer concerts at the bandstand
e. Bluegrass Festival
f. Halloween Trick or Treat/Haunted Trail
g. Brass Band
h. Picnics and cookouts
i. Activity Room in the Round House
j. Ice Skating - November through mid-March
k. Family Reunions

Name: Central Park Street Location: between 17th and 22nd Streets and Central and Lexington Avenues Local Municipality: Ashland State/Province, etc.: KY Country: United States Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 1900 Picnic Facilities: Tables and pavillions Recreational Facilities: (See long description) Fountains: Floating Fountains Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Pond Special Events: (See long description) Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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