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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Parks Police Senior Park Ranger/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, James Brown serves as a Parks Police Senior Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,568.
Administrative Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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Karen Williamson holds the role of Administrative Supervisor I at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,305.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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David Grissom is a Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $52,847.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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Patton Scott holds the role of Parks & Recreation Supervisor I at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,511.
Forestry Supervisor II/Parks & Recreation
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Jared Smith is a Forestry Supervisor II at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $52,492.
Assistant Director/Parks & Recreation
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Nathan Maiwald holds the role of Assistant Director at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,007.
Assistant Director/Parks & Recreation
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Paul Adams holds the role of Assistant Director at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,007.
Turf Manager I/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Ginder holds the role of Turf Manager I at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $51,959.
Park Worker Iii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Thomas Smith serves as a Park Worker Iii-Cdl. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,935.
Parks Manager/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Edward Willard serves as a Parks Manager. Their 2021 pay totaled $51,401.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Richard Dumont holds the role of Maintenance Trades Assistant at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,252.
Parks & Recreation Worker Iii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Thomas Smith is a Parks & Recreation Worker Iii-Cdl at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $51,221.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Laneisha Beasley works as a Recreation Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Laneisha earned $50,958 in 2022.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Mark Hoover is a Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $50,590.
Public Education Supvsr/Parks & Recreation
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Jessica Kane is a Public Education Supvsr at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $50,576.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Denice Wallace serves as a Recreation Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,553.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Richard Jude is a Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,462.
Senior Golf Operations Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Michael Wegenast serves as a Senior Golf Operations Supervisor. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,450.
Parks Manager/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Michael Hallett serves as a Parks Manager. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,332.
Parks & Recreation Worker Iii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Bryan Haynes serves as a Parks & Recreation Worker Iii-Cdl. Their 2022 pay totaled $49,841.
Mayor's Special Events Coordinator I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kara Mackey serves as a Mayor's Special Events Coordinator I. Their 2022 pay totaled $49,676.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor I - Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Matthew Mikesell works as a Parks & Recreation Supervisor I - Cdl for Parks & Recreation. Matthew earned $49,624 in 2022.
Parks Supvsr II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Lawrence Pumphrey serves as a Parks Supvsr II. Their 2021 pay totaled $49,498.
Mechanic II P/U/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Steven Wayne serves as a Mechanic II P/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $49,192.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Thomas Thompson works as a Recreation Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Thomas earned $48,857 in 2025.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Charles Bullard serves as a Parks & Recreation Supervisor I. Their 2022 pay totaled $48,777.
Mechanic II P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Robert Mitchell is a Mechanic II P/U at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $48,619.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Timothy Sivils is a Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $48,350.
Security Supvsr/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Veto holds the role of Security Supvsr at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $48,244.
Parks Supvsr II/Parks & Recreation
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John Walters holds the role of Parks Supvsr II at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $47,968.
Community Forestry Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Barry Edgar works as a Community Forestry Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Barry earned $47,825 in 2021.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Nicholaus Keen works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Nicholaus earned $47,807 in 2022.
Parks Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Jeffrey Abbott works as a Parks Manager for Parks & Recreation. Jeffrey earned $47,802 in 2021.
Executive Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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Sarah Flarsheim is a Executive Administrator at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $47,705.
Mechanic II P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Thomas West works as a Mechanic II P/U for Parks & Recreation. Thomas earned $47,609 in 2021.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kevin Ellis serves as a Parks & Recreation Worker II. Their 2022 pay totaled $47,599.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Kevin Ellis works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Kevin earned $47,447 in 2024.
Executive Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Bridget Frailley serves as a Executive Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,234.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Rhonda Harrison is a Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $47,165.
Senior Golf Operations Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Kirk Brown works as a Senior Golf Operations Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Kirk earned $46,892 in 2021.