Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Parks & Recreation
Agency file
The Parks & Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 546 employees with median total compensation of $17,145; the highest distinct record was $74,703.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 546 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($17,145) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $31,965 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,072. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 6 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10.7M — | 408 — | $26,913 — |
| 2022 | $12.1M ▲ 12.9% | 456 ▲ 11.8% | $22,008 ▼ 18.2% |
| 2023 | $13.4M ▲ 11.0% | 533 ▲ 16.9% | $17,106 ▼ 22.3% |
| 2024 | $15.9M ▲ 18.2% | 596 ▲ 11.8% | $18,741 ▲ 9.6% |
| 2025 | $17.8M ▲ 12.5% | 607 ▲ 1.8% | $18,142 ▼ 3.2% |
| 2026 | $8.6M ▼ 51.8% | 546 ▼ 10.0% | $17,145 ▼ 5.5% |
Record list
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Plumber Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Dean Arnold holds the role of Plumber Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,300.
Mechanic II Pu-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, David Jeffries Mcintyre serves as a Mechanic II Pu-Cdl. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,254.
Forestry Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Charlotte Jones serves as a Forestry Supervisor I. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,137.
Public Information Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Katelyn Cook is a Public Information Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $31,092.
Personnel Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Lesley Higgason is a Personnel Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $30,999.
Naturalist/Parks & Recreation
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Dara Ricketts is a Naturalist at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $30,891.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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Christopher Cahoe is a Parks & Recreation Supervisor I at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $30,882.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor II/Parks & Recreation
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Christan Gayheart works as a Parks & Recreation Supervisor II for Parks & Recreation. Christan earned $30,845 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor II/Parks & Recreation
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Jacob Claxton is a Parks & Recreation Supervisor II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $30,791.
Golf Operations Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Lawson works as a Golf Operations Supervisor I for Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $30,611 in 2026.
Golf Operations Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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David Kleine-Kracht holds the role of Golf Operations Supervisor I at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,453.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, William Marcum serves as a Recreation Assistant Pu. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,417.
Forestry Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Trevor Nourse serves as a Forestry Supervisor I. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,297.
Events Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Randell Bolton holds the role of Events Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,226.
Parks & Recreation Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Zachary Robinson serves as a Parks & Recreation Worker I. Their 2022 pay totaled $30,199.
Guest Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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April Grubb is a Guest Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $29,844.
Communications Coordinator I/Parks & Recreation
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Erin Burke is a Communications Coordinator I at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $29,840.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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Mitchell Taylor works as a Parks & Recreation Supervisor I for Parks & Recreation. Mitchell earned $29,782 in 2026.