COVINGTON, KY— The Covington Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association, Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum and the Center for Great Neighborhoods to host Cinema in the Cemetery on Friday, August 4, 2017 starting at dusk.
Cinema in the Cemetery is a series of three movie screenings shown during the months of August, September and Oc...
COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Recreation Division is currently seeking applicants for its Parks Advisory Group.
The effort is to establish a group of interested stakeholders to objectively identify City parks that are priorities for redevelopment.
The Parks Advisory Group will be made up of 11 passionate individuals, each serving a three-year term.
The group will guide the process for...
COVINGTON, KY – On Monday, July 10, a water main break occurred at 36th Street and Church Street in Latonia, causing pavement damage in the intersection and flood damage to several households in the area.
The City has been in contact with the Northern Kentucky Water District and its insurance provider Bilz Insurance to confirm details of the water main break and to provide information t...
Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151.
Upcoming Events
Free Swimming Lessons
There is still time to sign up your little ones for free swimming lessons! Children will have the opportunity...
COVINGTON, KY – This upcoming Fourth of July, the City of Covington wants to ensure its residents are safe and made aware of the dangers associated with fireworks.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks caused an estimated 18,500 reported fires, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires from 2009-2013 in the United...
COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Covington Board of Commissioners authorized the 501 Main Parking Mitigation Plan. The plan was developed in an effort to accommodate parking throughout the duration of the 501 Main development construction period and to help alleviate parking issues experienced in MainStrasse.
While the demolition of the existing 501 Main building may start sooner, the...
COVINGTON, KY – There are four finalists for the City of Covington City Manager position. In total, the City received 37 applications, narrowing down its final round of interviews to four candidates.
The finalists are:
Bryan Long – Long is a third-generation public administrator with over 10 years of combined senior executive experience in municipal and federal government. He served a...
COVINGTON, KY – Motorists planning to use the Brent Spence Bridge this summer need to be aware of major construction that will impact travel time across the bridge.
Back-up traffic and delay are anticipated.
The north-bound ramp on Fourth Street in Covington will be closed.
Monday, June 19, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced that routine maintenance will take place on the B...
COVINGTON, KY –The City of Covington Recreation Division is currently seeking feedback regarding its proposed Sponsorship Program for events and programs taking place in Covington.
While City resources have become increasingly limited over the past several years, the interest and capacity for community-driven public events and programs continues to grow. As a result, the Recreation Division ...
COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Recreation & Park Association, accepting a $10,000 Community Engagement Grant.
Selected by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Southwest Airlines®, the Recreation Division will use the grant to engage Covington residents in the pla...