Our Park
Play. Reflect. Imagine. Connect.
Welcome to Legacy Grove! This 30-acre public park has a two-acre adventure play area, nature trails, walking paths, dog parks and open lawns.
The park design is inclusive with an ADA-accessible paved walking path throughout and a play area with options for children of all abilities.
Park Details
1107 W. Lexington Ave. Winchester, Ky. 40391
Pedestrian Entrances
Bon Haven Avenue
Forrest Avenue
Virginia Avenue
Lexington Avenue (main entrance)
Park Map
Park Rules
Open dawn to dusk.
Respect our neighbors and other park users.
This is a bully-free zone; just be kind.
We love music in the park, but please respect our neighbors with the volume. Amplifiers need a city and park permit.
Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed outside of the dog park.
Clean up after your pets.
Adult supervision of young children is required.
Use caution to avoid trips, slips and falls.
Bicycles and skateboarders must yield to pedestrians.
Motorized vehicles, except for motorized wheelchairs, must stay on roads and park in designated areas.
No firearms, fireworks, glass containers, hunting or trapping, grills, open fires, metal detecting, dumping, littering, sales or solicitation.
Alcoholic beverages prohibited, except by permit.
Drug and tobacco use, including electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices, is prohibited.
Disturbing or collecting any vegetation or natural resources within Legacy Grove is prohibited.
Play at your own risk. Legacy Greenscapes is not responsible for injuries.
Legacy Grove is open to the public pursuant to K.R.S. § 411.190 and all use of the property is subject to this statute.
The back of the Dulcimer Climber features bells that can be rung to make your own song
The back of the Dulcimer Climber features bells that can be rung to make your own song
The log climber, boulders and mounds give a range of climbing options for younger children. The fort offers a place to play and slide back down to the logs.
The log climber, boulders and mounds give a range of climbing options for younger children. The fort offers a place to play and slide back down to the logs.
The swings and spinner area features toddler bucket swings, a nest swing, a rope swing and a spinner.
The swings and spinner area features toddler bucket swings, a nest swing, a rope swing and a spinner.
Adventure Play Area
Legacy Grove’s play area encourages children to explore, invent, be daring, stretch their imaginations, move, be curious and discover. It’s an inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities that include ramps, slides, sensory equipment, and smooth surfaces and is fully fenced to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all children.
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A one-of-a-kind climbing musical instrument designed for ages 5 – 12. Climb in, on, around and throughout the dulcimer. The Dulcimer Climber pays tribute to the famous Appalachian string instrument created in the 1800s and Kentucky’s most renowned dulcimer-maker, Homer Ledford, who called Winchester home. Children can climb on, in and throughout the dulcimer and make their own music, songs and dance.
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Swing and play in toddler bucket swings, a nest swing and a rope swing. Whirl, climb, spin, stand, sit, lay, hang, or balance with friends on the unity spinner. This area is designed for ages 2 – 12
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Exploration Creek mimics a natural freshwater Kentucky stream. Dangle your toes, splash in the water, play like a frog or fish, balance on log crossings, listen for sounds, and play together at the nature lab. The creek is designed for ages 5 – 12.
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The log climber, boulders and mounds give a range of climbing options for children ages 2 – 5. Scramble up the hillsides, balance on the logs, climb on the rope and run up the mounds. The mounds represent the hills or “knobs” you’ll find in Central Kentucky. The fort mimics a lean-to structure commonly found along the Appalachian Trail when Daniel Boone explored Kentucky.
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A tall slide and a boulder climbing area, designed for ages 5 – 12.
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Put your imagination to work as you explore the field maze. Discover new things around each turn, climb on and over the hills, make new friends and play together. Loose parts play is intended to build children’s creativity, problem-solving, engineering and teamwork skills. Be mindful the structures built are temporary and not likely to be sturdy. This area is designed for children ages 5 – 12.
Dog Park
The dog park includes an area for small dogs and an area for dogs of all sizes. Water access is available on both sides of the dog park.
Dog Park Guidelines
Open dawn to dusk.
Use at your own risk.
Pick up dog waste.
Owners are legally responsible for their dogs.
Owners stay with your dogs, off-leash does not mean unsupervised.
All dogs must remain on leash until they are inside the dog park.
Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately.
All dogs must have current vaccinations and appropriate licensing.
All dogs in heat, sick dogs, or dogs with a parasite infection are not allowed in the dog park.
Small children must be kept under adult supervision.
Food (both human and dog), glass containers, tobacco products, alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the dog park.
Dogs under four months of age are not allowed in the dog park.
Owners must fill-in holes dug by their dog.
Legacy Grove is open to the public pursuant to K.R.S. § 411.190 and all use of the property is subject to this statute.
FAQs
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed dogs are welcome at Legacy Grove. Dogs may be unleashed once inside the dog park area at Legacy Grove. Dogs must remain on leash at the Traveling Trail. There are dog waste stations at both parks. Please clean up after your dog.
Does my dog have to be up-to-date on vaccines to go to the dog park?
All dogs must have current vaccinations and appropriate licensing. Dogs in heat, sick dogs, or dogs with a parasite infection are not allowed in the dog park. Dogs under four months of age are not allowed in the dog park. Owners are responsible for their dogs.
Why is Legacy Grove’s playground so unique?
The Adventure Play Area at Legacy Grove encourages the healthy development of children physically, socially, and intellectually.
Areas such as Exploration Creek and the building maze play encourage kids to use their imagination. “Loose parts play” is a term coined by architect Simon Nicholson in the 1970s. Nicholson believed “loose parts” in the environment encourage creativity. For instance, sticks, rocks, and colorful fabrics can become forts or musical instruments. There are endless possibilities and play becomes open-ended. Children can create stories with what they have in front of them. These tactile experiences strengthen creativity, problem-solving, engineering, and teamwork skills in children.
Why doesn’t Legacy Grove have traditional park benches?
The seating at Legacy Grove is moveable to provide flexibility to park-goers. Tree stump benches are located around the walking loop. Parks are a place for social connection. Some visitors may put chairs together for a group setting, while others may prefer moving a seat to a shady spot under a grove of trees where they can read.
How can I help support Legacy Grove?
You can support Legacy Grove by donating to Legacy Greenscapes. We rely on donations to operate the park. Your contributions are an investment in the health and well-being of our community. In supporting Legacy Greenscapes, you’re ensuring our community will continue to have fun, clean, safe, and beautiful access to Legacy Grove Park every day of the year.
Can I have a picnic at Legacy Grove?
Yes. We encourage you to find a great spot for your family and friends and enjoy.