Shelby County Parks 717 Burks Branch Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065 502.633.5059

Contact Us / Cancellations

See below for Cancellations, Job Openings, Employment Application, Park Hours and Direct Contacts.

CANCELLATIONS:  For current FAC, Park Program, and Athletics:  CLICK HERE.  To receive real-time cancellation information, sign up for text and/or e-mail alerts:  CLICK HERE.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: 

Employment Application – Click this link if you wish to fill out & submit online
Employment Application – Click this link if you wish to print and submit in person

Current Position Openings as of 10/9/2023: 

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS:

 

 

PARK / TRAIL HOURS: 

All city and county parks and trails are open dawn to dusk except Clear Creek Park.

FAC hours click here.

Clear Creek Park Hours: 

  • Monday – Friday – 5:30AM – Dark
  • Saturday/Sunday – 7AM – Dark

PARKS BOARD MEETING INFORMATION

board meeting information and public speaking policies   parks board bylaws   For additional parks board information, CLICK HERE

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

For general park system information, questions or concerns:

717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Fax Number: (502) 633-7924
Email: info@shelbycountyparks.com

Director of Parks and Recreation:

Matt Mattingly
717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Fax Number: (502) 633-7924
Email: mmattingly@shelbycountyparks.com

For Parks, Facilities, Permits, Campground information, questions, or concerns:

717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Fax Number: (502) 633-7924
Email: info@shelbycountyparks.com

For Family Activity Center (FAC) and Waldridge Center information, questions, or concerns:

Lea Ann Wood, Assistant Parks Director

717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Fax Number: (502) 633-7924
Email: lwood@shelbycountyparks.com

For Aquatics information including lap swimming, open swimming, swim teams, swim lessons, pool rentals and more:

Tom Coons, FAC Aquatics Director

717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Fax Number: (502) 633-7924
Email: tcoons@shelbycountyparks.com

For Park Programs and special events information including After School Camp, Summer Camp (C3 Camps) and Special Events:

Samantha Harris, Park Program Director

717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Email: sharris@shelbycountyparks.com

For youth and adult sports information:

Geralyn Groves, Athletic Director

717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Fax Number: (502) 633-7924
Email: ggroves@shelbycountyparks.com

Lloyd Brown, Assistant Athletics Director

717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Main Phone: (502) 633-5059
Fax Number: (502) 633-7924
Email: lbrown@shelbycountyparks.com

OTHER PARK CONTACTS: 

Lake Shelby Campground: 502-633-5069

Red Orchard Park:

  • General park information, barn rentals, Miller Outdoor Education Center and dog park permits:  502-633-5059. Email:  info@shelbycountyparks.com

Shelby Trails Park:

  • Horseback riding, horse boarding, facility rentals, riding lessons, and special events:  Justine Saudan, Park Concessionaire:  502-437-4375. Email:  justine.saudan@gmail.com
  • General park information and hiking / horse trail updates:  502-633-5059. Email:  info@shelbycountyparks.com

Shelby County Parks Foundation: Clay Cottongim:  502-437-5344. Email:  ccottongim@shelbycountyparks.com

Finchville Park:  Shelter / meeting room rentals and park information:  502-633-5059. Email:  info@shelbycountyparks.com

All other park system inquiresinfo@shelbycountyparks.com