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Fishing
Currently, a number of locations for fishing are provided
within the LMPRD system. Fishermans Park, Jefferson Memorial
Forest, Waverly Park, Chickasaw Park, McNeely Lane Park and
other parks provide access points for fishing. There are a number
of places used for fishing along the Ohio River as well. Planning for
new fishing locations on the Ohio River should be coordinated
with the recommendations of the Ohio River Corridor Master
Plan, the River Road Scenic Corridor Management Plan and the
Kentucky Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Jefferson Memorial Forest 2011
Fishing Derby
Group Camping
Primitive camping is currently provided at Jefferson
Memorial Forest. The Jefferson Memorial Forest Master Plan
recommends development of a campground as means to
attract additional visitors and generate additional revenue.
Campground at
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Archery
There are three archery ranges in the LMPRD parks system: Cherokee,
Iroquois and Waverly.
Archery at Shawnee Park
Natural Areas
Expanded provision of natural areas for
passive recreation and education emerged as a
public concern during the assessment of needs
conducted for the 1995 Parks and Open Space
Master Plan. In 2004, the LMPRD formed the
Natural Areas Region to provide management
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