Paul Hooper

1 month ago | nrpa.org | Paul Hooper

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Park and Recreation Month Pictured: Local business owners in Lexington, Kentucky, plant trees as part of Lexington's Park and Recreation Month celebration. Photo courtesy of Paul Hooper, Lexington Parks & Recreation. Park and Recreation Month is all about celebrating our great parks, highlighting amazing programs, and shedding light on the incredible work our staff do each day to enhance their communities.

Oct 15, 2024 | lexingtonky.gov | Paul Hooper

Lexington Parks & Recreation was a finalist for the prestigious National Gold Medal Award governed and managed by the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Lexington was a finalist in the Class II category, which includes cities with a population of 150,001 – 400,000.

Aug 21, 2024 | scholarship.richmond.edu | Cody Ross |Paul Hooper |Jennifer Smith |CHRISTOPHER von RUEDEN

Home > Jepson > Jepson Faculty Publications > 420 10.1073/pnas.222012412Ross, C., Hooper, P., Smith, J., Jaeggi, A., Smith, E., Gavrilets, S., Zohora, F., Zilker, J., Xygalatas, D., Wroblewski, E., Wood, B., Winterhalder, B., Willfuhr, K., Willard, A., Walker, K., von Rueden, C. R., & Borgerhoff Mulder, M.

Jul 2, 2024 | lexingtonky.gov | Paul Hooper

As Lexington prepares for a busy few days with Fourth of July events, the City is watching the weather and has plans in place for any adjustments needed depending on weather. See below for information about each event. EVENT: Patriotic ConcertWHERE: Transylvania University and Gratz ParkWHEN: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 5 p.m. (preshow), 7:30 p.m. (Lexington Philharmonic)WEATHER PLAN: Rain or shine but may delay if there is any severe weather expected.

Jul 1, 2024 | lexingtonky.gov | Paul Hooper

July is National Parks & Recreation Month. The month is one of the busiest times of the year for Lexington Parks & Recreation, with summer camps in full swing and numerous events and programs each week. For the third year, each Friday of the month a different local business will celebrate and feature a collaborative release, with a portion of proceeds going toward planting trees in local parks.