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We are making unprecedented, transformational investments in our parks, filling out our Parks master plan, and developing Cardinal Run North.

Gorton said a lot of changes are coming in Lexington’s parks in the next few years.

“This trail was made possible by a partnership between Parks & Recreation and the Kentucky Mountain Biking Association, and that makes it even more exciting.” “I’m delighted to open our City’s second mountain bike trail,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. It includes a classroom, kitchenette, nature library and restrooms scroll down for rental information.įor a list of flora and fauna found in 24 hours, during a 2018 Deer Haven Bioblitz, click HEREĬlick here for information on geocaching in Preservation Parks.Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Kathy Plomin, Parks & Recreation Director Monica Conrad, and Kentucky Mountain Bike Association Bluegrass Chapter President Jon Strom today cut the ribbon to officially open a new mixed-use trail at Deer Haven Park ( 1937 Deer Haven Ln.). The Visitor Center can be rented for business meetings. The park was opened to the public in 2008, and The Visitor Center opened in 2009. donated funds to the Park District to develop the Bird Sanctuary in his wife’s honor. The Deer Haven property was donated to Preservation Parks in 2006 by Phyllis A. Pets are not allowed on the Deer Haven trails, but access is provided from the Deer Haven parking lot to the trails in adjacent Havener Park, which do allow pets. The two parks share a main access driveway and walking trails are connected, providing about 3 miles of trails between the two parks. An insect hotel provides locations for beneficial insects to nest, and a natural play area is located near the Visitor Center, affording new ways for children to play in nature.ĭeer Haven Park is adjacent to Liberty Township’s Havener Park. The park also includes a pollinator garden, providing information to the public about how both humans and wildlife depend on pollination.

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The tree swallow grid in the prairie areas attract these territorial birds, and the viewing windows in the visitor center allow park patrons to enjoy watching birds from the indoors. Trails skirt the meadows and wind through mature woods, offering a variety of vistas to visitors.ĭeer Haven Park is home to the Amy Clark-Bader Bird Sanctuary, and the trails, bird feeders and nesting boxes attract many resident and migrating birds. The aviary is available during normal park hours.įorest, forest edge, pond, meadow and wetland habitats make up this park in Liberty Township, which is Preservation Parks’ primary hub for nature programs and camps. This aviary allows visitors to have a unique opportunity to see the birds of prey up close. These injured birds cannot survive in the wild on their own and will serve as an incredible educational opportunity for visitors. These birds are permanently injured and perching bird species will be on display on a rotating basis. Recently, we started hosting birds of prey at the Deer Haven Aviary, thanks to our partnership with Ohio Nature Education (ONE).