Berea Parks & Recreation

We are set up and ready to go! We have pizza!
Mapping Activity
Free
Wednesday July 24th
6-8pm
City Shelter (Behind the Pool)
We will have a pop-up library with books for check out, and we can sign you up for summer reading. We will also have a fun orienteering (mapping) activity near the shelter. Come by and see us! Berea Parks & Recreation Madison County Public Library
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Mapping Activity
Free
Wednesday July 24th
6-8pm
City Shelter (Behind the Pool)
We will have a pop-up library with books for check out, and we can sign you up for summer reading. We will also have a fun orienteering (mapping) activity near the shelter. Come by and see us! Berea Parks & Recreation Madison County Public Library
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Friends of Aging in Berea Community Survey
Help make Berea a better place for people of all ages by sharing this QR code with your networks and organizations. Thank you!
To take the survey scan the QR code or complete a paper survey call 859-985-0099 or go to faberea.org.
QR code on flyer. Picture of two adult hands holding a baby’s hand. A tab to open a document.

It's that time of year for new backpacks and fresh pencils, let's celebrate at the Back to School Bash! The Madison County Public Library will also be set up with a pop up library. Get signed up for a library card!

Back to School Bash
Free Swimming 6-8pm
July 26th
Berea City Pool
Free school supply raffel at 7:00
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UPDATE: Due to the chance of bad weather this evening we have made the decision to reschedule this program for next Wednesday July 24th same time and place!

Mapping Activity
Free
Wednesday July 17th
6-8pm
City Shelter (Behind the Pool)
We will have a pop-up library with books for check out, and we can sign you up for summer reading. We will also have a fun orienteering (mapping) activity near the shelter. Come by and see us! Berea Parks & Recreation Madison County Public Library
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Cool photo of last nights Dive-in-Movie, from atop the blue slide.

Our last Dive-in movie for the season is going to get musical!
We are showing Trolls Band together!
Dive-In Movie
Free Entry
Berea City Pool
Friday July 12th
Doors open at 7:30 for free swimming movie starts at dark.
Berea Parks & Recreation Madison County Public Library

Berea Parks & Recreation The City of Berea Parks and Recreation Department is a proficient operation of the Berea City Government that constantly seeks to provide a wide variety of high quality recreational opportunities to people of all ages, races and socio economic backgrounds. The Berea Parks and Recreation Department continuously strives to maintain all facilities, infrastructures and programs at the highest level of excellence in order to consistently increase the quality of life for all residents within the community, and to all who enjoy recreational pursuits in the City of Berea.

What a beautiful night! Thanks so much to all of those who celebrated Independence Day with us. We ❤️🤍💙 our community 🇺🇸💥

7/1/2024:
The Berea Pool will close at 3:00 today for a swim meet. Thank you

It’s time to get a little messy!

MCPL Outreach is proud to partner witBerea Parks & Recreation and Winterberry Studio to have a fun day of mud play!

We will have materials for kids to create their own mud dishes! We will also have a pop-up library with books for check out, and summer reading sign ups.

We will be located at the creek near the story trail, just follow the signs. You can park by the skate park or the main parking lot by the story trail entrance. Your child will get muddy and dirty, we recommend bringing a change of clothes and a towel.

Today is a great day to catch them all! We have a mini scavenger hunt planned with some awesome Pokémon prizes! Come see us at City Park Shelter (behind the pool) at 6:00!

Join us for a Pokemon Picnic Wednesday June 26th from 6-7:30 PM. Meet other Pokemon enthusiasts and bring a Pokemon stuffy, pokemon playing cards, and play Pokemon Go. We will also have a Pop-Up library and we can sign kids and grown ups up for our summer reading program.

Berea Parks and Rec will have a scavenger hunt during this event, complete the scavenger hunt and select a Pokémon inspired prize. We will have sandwich fixings so you can make your own sandwiches. We hope to see you at this event!

***UPDATE AS OF 4:30pm we are now allowing patrons in the pool. Thank you. 

Tuesday June 25, 2024: The Berea Pool is not allowing patrons to enter at this time. This may change as folks leave the pool. Please check back here for any updates. We apologize. Please keep in mind that this is for safety reasons.

Help us catch them all!
Join us and the Madison County Public Library for a few hours of Pokémon fun!

Join us for a Pokemon Picnic Wednesday June 26th from 6-7:30 PM. Meet other Pokemon enthusiasts and bring a Pokemon stuffy, pokemon playing cards, and play Pokemon Go. We will also have a Pop-Up library and we can sign kids and grown ups up for our summer reading program.

Berea Parks and Rec will have a scavenger hunt during this event, complete the scavenger hunt and select a Pokémon inspired prize. We will have sandwich fixings so you can make your own sandwiches. We hope to see you at this event!

***UPDATE AS OF 3:15pm: WE ARE NOW ALLOWING PATRONS INTO THE POOL***

Saturday June 22nd, 2024.
The Berea Pool is currently at capacity. We will not allow patrons in at this time. That may change depending on how many folks leave the pool. We apologize.. but it’s safety first here.

****7/3/2024**** We are monitoring the weather for the 4th of July. We will do our best to provide all the scheduled festivities, but as you know the weather is unpredictable and safety is our priority. Please check back here for updates. Thank you.

Let's ring in another year of America at the City of Berea, KY Government
4th of July Spectacular
Thursday July 4th
6-10pm City Park
Behind Berea Community School
The Main Stage 8pm
performances by
Rock of Ages

Free
Kiddie Corner
-inflatables
-games
-photobooth
-face painting
-prizes
Red, White and food
Fireworks start at 10pm
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Sunday June 16, 2024: The Berea Pool is currently at capacity. At this time we will not allow patrons to enter. We apologize.

Saturday June 15th, 2024: The Berea Pool is at capacity. Currently we cannot allow any more patrons to enter. We apologize.

Surfs up at our first Dive-in movie of the season! See you there!
Dive-in Movie
Free
Friday June 14th Berea City Pool
Doors open for free swimming at 7:30
Movie starts at dark!

Madison County Public Library is set up in front of the pool.
Pop up library, Field Recording activity. Get signed up for the Adventure at your library summer reading program.

Tuesday, June 4th 2024:
Due to the weather, Family Swim has been cancelled tonight at the pool ⛈️ We’re sorry 😞

The sun's out so we let the fun out!

Berea Parks and Recreation
Summer Fun
Free
Free Family Swim
6:00-8:00pm
June 4th & 18th
July 9th & 12th

Aqua Zumba
Thursdays 6:30-7:15 pm
June 6th- August 8th
No class July 4th

Berea City Pool

Dive-in movies
Pool Reopens at 7:30 for free Swimming
Movie at Dark
June 14th Lilo & Stitch
July 12th Trolls 3 Band Together

Call 986-9402 for more information
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Sunday, June 2nd 2024: The pool is now closed until tomorrow. Thank you

2024 Bluegrass Mountain Bike Clinics
Saturday and Sunday June 15-16, 2024
Silver Creek Bike Park-Berea, KY
Women’s Saturday 9am-4pm
Co-Ed Sunday 9am-4pm
Kids Sunday 9 am-1pm
(Tickets available on QR code included on flyer)
Sign up today! Join us for a fun first day of mountain bike instruction, rides, and maintenance workshops. Beginners welcome!
Flyer includes picture with mountain bike riders at the mountain bike park.
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The Berea Pool will open at approximately 11:30am today, Tuesday May 28, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Sunday May 26th, 2024: The Berea Pool will be closed today. See you tomorrow at 11am!

Let's make a splash with Aqua Zumba!

Berea Parks and Recreation presents
Aqua Zumba
Free
6:30-7:15 pm Thursdays
June 6th- August 8th
No classes July 4th
Berea City Pool
Call 986-9402 for more information
Berea Fitness
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One week from today!

Let’s go fly a kite! We will be here until 3!
Join us for a few hours of high-flying fun!
Kites Away
Saturday May 11th
1:00-3:00 pm
Skate park football field
bring your own kite or use one of ours (Limited Quantities)
Call 986-9402 for any questions
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We are set up and ready to go! Join us for the first program in our Date Night series, We are having Date Night at Memorial Park! It's going to be chilly so make sure to bring an extra jacket or blanket!
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Date Night
A League of Their Own
Free
Friday May 10th
Memorial Park
Get settled in by 8:00 Movie starts at dusk
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a cozy movie date night under the stars
Buy snacks at the Pit Stop Grub food truck
Madison County Public Library & Berea Parks & Recreation
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Join us for the first program in our Date Night series, We are having Date Night at Memorial Park! It's going to be chilly so make sure to bring an extra jacket or blanket!
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Date Night
A League of Their Own
Free
Friday May 10th
Memorial Park
Get settled in by 8:00 Movie starts at dusk
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a cozy movie date night under the stars
Buy snacks at the Pit Stop Grub food truck
Madison County Public Library & Berea Parks & Recreation
Photos Show event information listed above, movie poster, hearts with baseball designs.