LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The planners behind the Lexington Township Branch Park are talking to the community after the final design was unveiled last week.
what you need to know
- Town Branch Park is hosting several pop-up stops to show the public what the future looks like for the upcoming park
- Adam Kline of EHI Consultants is helping with one of this week’s public presentations
- The park brings new green spaces and recreational areas to the Lexington community
At the station, the public can interact with the visuals, as well as write and share their thoughts in the community suggestion box.
People like EHI consultant planner Adam Klein say it’s a brand new green space that connects to a densely populated area currently covered by parking spaces.
EHI consultant planner Adam Klein said the space will have multiple entry points connecting the park to different parts of Lexington. (Spectrum News 1/Sabriel Metcalf)
He and a team of consultants are working with Town Branch Park on the expansion that began in 2017.
“[We’re bringing] Kind of like downtown green space, relatively lacking,” Klein said. “People can have a place to host events, recreate and kill time. It will also serve as a link for many upcoming trails. “
The Town Branch Park project will feature an outdoor deck stage, a sophisticated splash area and self-cleaning turf for dogs to play.
Inspired by the geography of Kentucky, this woodland-themed adventure station features a five-story tower and multiple ramps, slides and climbing platforms. There are many recreational areas that everyone has access to, Klein said.
The amphitheater is located in front of the large lawn with sloping underground seating. (Spectrum News 1/Sabriel Metcalf)
“This provides an opportunity for children to manage risk and test their abilities, and there are zones for all ages,” he said.
Taking people from central Kentucky beyond a comforting sensory experience, the expansive building will be the first of its kind in the city.
“They did design the park, and there were 16,000 reviews of Lexington residences, so I mean there was a lot of public opinion that led to this,” Klein said. “They just really want to make sure they’re close to the market here.”
The park will feature several walking trails, a café and various lounge and seating areas.
Groundbreaking for the park is scheduled for next spring and is expected to be completed in 2025.