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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Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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David Gootee works as a Horticultural Park Worker I for Parks & Recreation. David earned $46,839 in 2025.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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Trevor Nourse is a Forester I at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $46,632.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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Stephen Parvin is a Forester I at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,536.
Parks Supvsr II/Parks & Recreation
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Christan Gayheart holds the role of Parks Supvsr II at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $46,286.
Carpenter P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Stephen Bauer holds the role of Carpenter P/U at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $46,270.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Anton Jones is a Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $46,029.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Walter Standard works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Walter earned $45,728 in 2022.
Senior Golf Operations Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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William Hill is a Senior Golf Operations Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $45,657.
Parks Supvsr II/Parks & Recreation
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Jeffrey Lush works as a Parks Supvsr II for Parks & Recreation. Jeffrey earned $45,515 in 2021.
Forestry Supvsr II/Parks & Recreation
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Jared Smith is a Forestry Supvsr II at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $45,150.
Forestry Supvsr II/Parks & Recreation
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Ron Mills holds the role of Forestry Supvsr II at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $45,015.
Mayor's Special Events Coordinator I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Emily Martin serves as a Mayor's Special Events Coordinator I. Their 2022 pay totaled $44,799.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Bailey is a Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $44,780.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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William Cole holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $44,751.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, John Furman serves as a Maintenance Trades Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,569.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jon Board works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Jon earned $44,505 in 2022.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Paul Huguley works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Paul earned $44,369 in 2022.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Tanney Bradley holds the role of Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $44,294.
Mayo'rs Specialist Events Coordinator I/Parks & Recreation
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Kara Mackey holds the role of Mayo'rs Specialist Events Coordinator I at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $44,278.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Dana Feldkamp serves as a Golf Maintenance Worker II. Their 2022 pay totaled $44,168.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Hays is a Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $44,084.
Parks Supvsr I - Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Christina Preher is a Parks Supvsr I - Cdl at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $43,949.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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John Furman holds the role of Maintenance Trades Assistant at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $43,897.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Tonya Cowden is a Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $43,852.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Jonathan Pilbean works as a Recreation Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Jonathan earned $43,851 in 2021.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Joseph Blankenship holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $43,755.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Niletta Douglas holds the role of Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $43,732.
Parks Supvsr I - Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Matthew Mikesell serves as a Parks Supvsr I - Cdl. Their 2021 pay totaled $43,670.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jeffery Summers serves as a Golf Maintenance Worker II. Their 2022 pay totaled $43,656.
Parks Supvsr I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Charles Bullard serves as a Parks Supvsr I. Their 2021 pay totaled $43,648.
Department Communications Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Christie Battista Choate is a Department Communications Manager at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $43,616.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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Steven Wicker is a Forester I at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $43,445.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Chris Reitzel holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $43,428.
Recreation Leader P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Rhonda Harrison works as a Recreation Leader P/U for Parks & Recreation. Rhonda earned $43,330 in 2021.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Herbert Moran serves as a Parks & Recreation Worker II. Their 2022 pay totaled $43,321.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Garrett Vice holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $43,307.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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John Shoaf holds the role of Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $43,227.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Tammy Trump holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $43,216.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jason Veto serves as a Parks & Recreation Worker II. Their 2022 pay totaled $43,198.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Derrick Stevenson is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $43,185.