Kenton County Parks & Recreation

10/22/2026

🎃 Ready for a spooky craft? 🎃

Get your kids’ creativity flowing with these fun pumpkin spiders! 🕷️ This easy Halloween craft is perfect for kids of all ages and makes a creepy-cute addition to your fall decorations.

Get the full how-to here: 

Turn a mini pumpkin into an adorable spider craft for Halloween! This art project is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and on up! It also makes a fun activity to do during a Halloween party. Follow our Halloween for Kids Pinterest board!     (This post contains affiliate links.)   I love havin...

10/21/2026

Update: The stocking of the shelter house pond has been postponed to November 4 due to low water.

Today the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources restocked both Middleton-Mills Park ponds. 🎣

You must have a valid Kentucky Fishing License to fish in any of Kentucky’s public waters and a trout stamp if you plan to keep trout. These can be purchased at various retailers or online at fw.ky.gov/Licenses.

10/20/2026

It's time to reveal the answer to this week's !

Kenton County has 8 shelter houses across our seven County parks currently, with more on the way at the new Fox Ridge Park.

Whether you're planning a family picnic, celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying some time outdoors, our shelter houses are a great spot to gather and make memories.

10/20/2026

🎃 We had a scary good time at this year's Boo Bash & Trail Trek! 🎃

We had over 500 guests trick or treat along the trail and enjoy the family fun activities. Thank you to everyone who came out and to our amazing volunteers who made it possible.

📷 Check out some of our favorite moments!

10/19/2026

👻 What a weekend to remember! 👻

More than 2,000 souls braved the Haunted Trail at Middleton-Mills Park this year. A big thank you to everyone who came out for some spooky fun and to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped bring the trail to life.

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from the trail.

10/19/2026

We're back with another !

Here's this week's park trivia: How many shelter houses do we have across our seven Kenton County parks? 🏡

Drop your best guess in the comments and check back tomorrow to see if you got it right!

10/16/2026

🧛 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🧛

Tonight we open the Haunted Trail, our kickoff to Halloween Happenings weekend at Middleton Mills Park! This year, we expanded the Haunted Trail into two nights giving you double the opportunity to come out for a scary good time.

📅 Haunted Trail: Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲Admission is $1 or a personal care/non-perishable donation to Be Concerned

And join us Saturday afternoon for our Boo Bash & Trail Trek, which is perfect for families! Kids can trick or treat along the trail while meeting Halloween characters, then enjoy some of the awesome activities.

📅 Boo Bash & Trail Trek: Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
💲 No admission cost but accepting donations of personal care items/non-perishables for Be Concerned

📍 Middleton-Mills Park
3415 Mills Rd, Covington, KY

We'll see you soon...

10/15/2026

👻 The wait is almost over- Halloween Happenings starts tomorrow!👻

We can't wait to see you all at Middleton-Mills Park this Friday and Saturday for a weekend full of frights and festivities. With the Haunted Trail and Boo Bask & Trail Trek, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Haunted Trail: Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲Admission is $1 or a personal care/non-perishable donation to Be Concerned

📅 Boo Bash & Trail Trek: Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
💲No admission cost but accepting donations of personal care items/non-perishables for Be Concerned

📍 Middleton-Mills Park
3415 Mills Rd, Covington, KY

Join us if you dare! 🎃

10/14/2026

🎃 We're getting closer! 🎃

There are THREE days until Halloween Happenings at Middleton-Mills Park and we can't wait!

For those looking for a spooky night, we have our annual Haunted Trail on Friday and Saturday. It will be a frighteningly good time!
📅 Haunted Trail: Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲Admission is $1 or a personal care/non-perishable donation to Be Concerned

For those looking for a festive family day, join us Saturday afternoon for our Boo Bash & Trail Trek, where kids can meet Halloween characters, trick or treat along the trail and show off their costumes!
📅 Boo Bash & Trail Trek: Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
💲No admission cost but accepting donations of personal care items/non-perishables for Be Concerned

We'll see you there!

10/13/2026

🎃 The countdown continues! 🎃

We are FOUR days away from Halloween Happenings Weekend! Join us at Middleton-Mills for two nights of our spook-tacular annual Haunted Trail. And if your on the hunt for some family fun, join us Saturday afternoon for our Boo Bash & Trail Trek, where little ones can trick or treat along the trail, meet friendly Halloween characters and enjoy fun activities.

📅 Haunted Trail: Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲Admission is $1 or a personal care/non-perishable donation to Be Concerned

📅 Boo Bash & Trail Trek: Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
💲No admission cost but accepting donations of personal care items/non-perishables for Be Concerned

📍 Middleton-Mills Park
3415 Mills Rd, Covington, KY