Court clears community events and advances park addressing plan; 'Recreation Way' proposed for county park drive

The Woodford County Fiscal Court approved a run/walk fundraising event and discussed park addressing changes that would give area attractions their own address.

Event approvals: Reverend Heather McCall, treasurer of the Woodford County Track Club, described the Back the Track event scheduled for Aug. 14, 2026 to raise money for track equipment. The court approved the event and emphasized neighborhood notice and coordination. Sharon Crissy, director of the Kentucky Senior Games, described a cycling program for athletes 50 and over that the organization has rescheduled to Sept. 5; the court noted that cycling events do not require formal fiscal court approval because cycling is permitted on public roadways but recorded no objection.

Park addressing and road naming: Director Johns told the court the county park lacks clear asset addressing for dispatch and insurance purposes. To fix dispatchability and reduce misdirected trips (e.g., to the recycling center), Johns proposed naming the parking-lot drive a private road, "Recreation Way," which would be entered into the 911 system. Johns said the parks board and affected parties (Bluegrass Railroad Museum, Rail Explorers, fair organizers) had been consulted and were agreeable; the county attorney and director Wade noted the addressing work will proceed regardless of final name.

Judge and other members asked for internal consultations on alternative names but expressed support for Johns' addressing recommendation. The court agreed to move forward with naming and addressing tasks so the county can fix insurance and dispatch issues.