Bardstown Parks and Recreation Department

Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Frontier Day on July 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Tannery Hill Trail (417 E Stephen Foster Ave.).
Bring the whole family for an evening filled with hands-on history, fun activities, and frontier traditions.
✨ Activities Include:
• Kids Frontier Games
• Storytelling by Daniel Boone
• Frontier Cooking Demonstration
• Animal Hide Tanning Demonstration
🎉 Free Admission
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly
🌟 Open to All
Join us as we honor the spirit, heritage, and adventure that helped shape America.
Co-sponsored by Bardstown Parks & Recreation and Naturally Bardstown.

Bring out a chair for the FREE Summer Concert Series this Friday, June 5th at 7PM . Our performers are the River Cities Band, an all-adult Sousa-style band playing wind band standards, Broadway hits, and classic band marches, joined in a special concert by The Derby City Brass, a 25-piece British-style brass band performing marches, swing tunes, movie music, and featuring soloists.

☀️🎉 SUMMER FUN IS HERE! 🎉☀️
Looking for exciting activities for your kids this summer? Join us for an action-packed lineup of games, crafts, adventures, water fun, and glow-in-the-dark excitement! And it's all FREE!!
📅Check out the Summer Events Calendar for dates, times, and locations.
📝Register for free at https://teamsideline.com/sites/bardstown/home
Spots may be limited for some events, so don't wait!

We have an Adult Kickball Team looking for a few players. If interested, message us and we will pass along your info.

The tennis courts on Jones Ave. will be closed through June 8 while construction of the new pickleball courts is underway. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve and expand recreational opportunities for our community.
We’re excited for everyone to enjoy the new courts once construction is complete! Stay tuned for updates

Today is the last day to get registered!

Kickball registration is winding down! Don’t miss your chance to join in on the fun this summer!
Registration ends this Friday, May 22, so make sure to get signed up before time runs out. Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a season full of laughs, competition, and kickball fun!
Don’t get kicked to the sidelines — register today!

🎶 Summer nights are better in the park! 🌳☀️

Join us for the 2026 Summer Concert Series at Bardstown Community Park every Friday from May 22 through August 28!
🎵 Free family fun
🕖 Concerts start at 7:00 PM
🪑 Bring your lawn chair or blanket
🎸 Enjoy a variety of music genres in a relaxing park setting all summer long!

This concert series is co-sponsored by the Stephen Foster Music Club and Bardstown Parks & Recreation. The concerts are made possible by our great sponsors!

⛈ Due to the predicted weather, tomorrow night’s concert featuring the Bardstown High School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra has been moved to the Farmers Market.

We can’t wait to spend the summer with you enjoying great music, good company, and beautiful evenings in the park!