A Park For All

Wide view of the Kentucky River at Kelley’s Landing with the Clays Ferry Interstate Bridge spanning across the lush green river palisades.

Kelley’s Landing is the first publicly owned access point to the Kentucky River in Fayette County. Help us protect and develop this natural resource for all of Kentucky to enjoy.

Let's Connect
Architectural rendering of a modern wooden river overlook at Kelley’s Landing with visitors sitting and enjoying the sunset over the water.
Hand holding an illustrated Kelley’s Landing informational postcard against a blurred outdoor park background.

Centrally located between Lexington, Richmond, and Winchester 

Informed by over 2,000 members of the community 

30 Acres

1.75 Miles of Trails 

Kentucky River Access 

Visitor Information

Kelley’s Landing is proudly managed by the City of Lexington. For official alerts, park hours, and maintenance requests

Visit Official City Website
Architectural concept of an open-air wooden pavilion and gathering space surrounded by autumn foliage.
Two people jogging along a paved trail at Kelley’s Landing during the fall season.

The Vision

The master plan for Kelley’s Landing envisions a 30-acre regional park with trails that wind through the landscape, river access for paddler and anglers, nature playscape, gathering spaces for families, and opportunities to experience the history and ecology of the Kentucky River. What has opened so far is only a starting point; basic access that gives people a glimpse of what’s possible. 

  • Direct public access to the Kentucky River 

  • Outdoor recreation including trails and nature-based programming 

  • Rich driver for adventure tourism and economic development 

Kelley’s Landing is not just a local amenity, it stands as the gateway to the Kentucky River Palisades, one of the Commonwealth’s most unique natural landscapes. 

Read The Master Plan
Digital rendering of an accessible wooden boardwalk through a wetland area with families and a person in a wheelchair enjoying the nature view.

Build A Legacy

Aerial view of the 30-acre Kelley’s Landing site showing the dense tree canopy and proximity to the Kentucky River shoreline.

Public Funding
(Federal, State, or Local)

Core Programming

  • Main Drive and Parking Lots -$1,200,000-2,000,000

  • Emergency Rescue Building - $860,000

  • Trail Network - $1,800,000-2,200,000

  • Wetland Education and Boardwalk - $775,000-956,000

Support Programming

  • Restroom Facilities- $200,000-400,000

  • Pollinator Meadow and Trail- $55,000-160,000

  • River Terrace and River Steps- $320,000

Private Funding
(Corporate and Individual)

Core Programming

  • Signage System and Entry Gate- $650,000-680,000

  • River Launch with Accessible Deck- $140,000

  • Boathouse/Pavilion- $410,000

  • Nature Play Elements- $750,000

Support Programming

  • Open Lawn and Amphitheater- $500,000-630,000

  • Education Pavilion- $135,000 

  • River Porch and Palisades Terrace- $206,000-270,000

  • Sculpture Meadow- $280,000-530,000

  • Structured Play/River Barge Play Elements - $1,005,000-1,300,000

The above funding strategies are based on anticipated opportunities across both the public and private sectors. While each strategy is identified under a specific alternative for clarity, collaborative approaches—such as private matching contributions supporting public investments may also be pursued.

A group of community leaders and project partners holding shovels at the Kelley’s Landing groundbreaking ceremony.