McConnell Springs Park

A public park in Lexington-Fayette, McConnell Springs preserves the site where Lexington was founded and named. The park features springs and other natural areas, including an aquatics pond, streams, plants, and a beehive. Visitors can explore the site's history and natural features. The park also hosts public programs, including the History To Chew On speaker series. Through Roots for Remembrance, people can arrange for a native tree to be planted in memory or honor of someone; park staff and volunteers care for the trees as they become established. The Friends of McConnell Springs, a nonprofit organization that works with the park, provides funding, volunteers, and guidance for events and park features. The organization also offers commemorative pavers and park T-shirts.