Welcome to McConnell Springs Park, the site of the founding/naming of Lexington, KY. Few large American cities can still point to the specific geographic site of their origin. But, thanks to a visionary partnership between Lexington civic leaders and businesses, and the willing support of hundreds of volunteers, the founding site of Lexington has been reclaimed and preserved for the future.

This site is sponsored by the Friends of McConnell Springs. We are a non-profit organization that works closely with the park. We provide funding, volunteers and guidance from our Board for several events and other park features. Join us in support of our park!


Barrel Tasting for the Springs – March 23!

Mark your calendars for the Barrel Tasting for the Springs held in March. Tickets go on sale Feb. 24 by clicking here.

Click here to view locations.

History To Chew On Series is Back!

History to Chew On Series will be held on June 13 – October 10, at McConnell Springs. Join us for this amazing
new line up of speakers.

Roots for Remembrance

The Friends of Mcconnell Springs and Lexington Parks & Recreation are pleased to present Roots for Remembrance. This program is an opportunity for the public to have a tree planted in memory of or in honor of someone at Mcconnell Springs, while also helping to improve the diversity of trees in the park. After your donation has been received, a tree will be planted within one of the Roots for Remembrance Plots at Mcconnell Springs. The Honoree or donor will be notified of the species of tree and the plot in which it was planted. Names of Honorees will be displayed on the Friends of Mcconnell Springs website. Trees will not have a plaque displayed with them in the park. Trees will be planted by park staff and volunteers regularly and will be maintained through watering, weeding, and mulching until they are established. All trees planted will be a native species that will be locally sourced, and species will vary based on location to be planted in the park and availability. Click here for more information.

Purchase your T-shirt!

Purchase your McConnell Springs T-shirt for $15 by contacting the Friends at: Friends@mcconnellsprings.org.
Indicate in your email the size(s), the number of each size requested and your telephone number. Your payment is due at the time you pick up your t-shirt at the park. The Friends will contact you when your order is ready.

Consider a Paver

Purchase a paver for $100 by contacting the Friends at: Friends@mcconnellsprings.org. Check out the newsletter for space limitations.

Learn the History of the Springs!

Visit our new Bee Hive page!

A new addition to the park
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