Park

The New Haven/Optimist Park consists of 2 Ball Fields, the Optimist Ball Field, and the

Paul Mattingly Ball Field. Also, available are 2 Basketball Courts, a Tennis Court, a

Volleyball Court, 2 Playgrounds, and a Lake for fishing.

In 2005, the lake was dredged with monies received from a Land & Water Conservation

Grant. The City is in the process of restocking the lake with the assistance of the

Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. While fishing is limited to daylight hours, no

admission is charged.

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Tessie R. Cecil Pavilion/Barry Hall

The Tessie R. Cecil Pavilion and Barry Hall can be rented at the City Park.  The cost of

the Pavilion rental is $150.00 with $75.00 being refunded as long as all the garbage

is picked up, the restrooms are clean, and no damage is done.  The restrooms in the

Barry Hall will be available for use.

Barry Hall can be rented for $300.00, with a $150.00 refundable deposit.  The kitchen

area will be available to use.   

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Playgrounds

Playground equipment suitable for children 3 to 10 years of age was erected in the

late 90's with donations from the Abbey of Gethsemani, Town & Country Bank and

other local contributors.  In 2004, a second playground set was added to the park

for toddlers.