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 & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Killian Trusty works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Killian earned $40,676 in 2022.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Keshawn Mason is a Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $40,632.
Events Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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Regina Tate holds the role of Events Coordinator at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $40,566.
Plumber P/U/Parks & Recreation
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John Kennison holds the role of Plumber P/U at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $40,226.
Parks Supvsr I/Parks & Recreation
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Joshua Wysor is a Parks Supvsr I at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $40,176.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bryan Mudd holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $40,137.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Gavin Vermeulen holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $39,974.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Joseph Blankenship holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $39,962.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor II/Parks & Recreation
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John Walters is a Parks & Recreation Supervisor II at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,869.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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Mark Chaffins holds the role of Forester I at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $39,847.
Recreation Leader P/U/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, April Ballinger serves as a Recreation Leader P/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $39,843.
Parks & Recreation Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Ginder works as a Parks & Recreation Administrator for Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $39,666 in 2026.
Community Forestry Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Katie Karl works as a Community Forestry Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Katie earned $39,651 in 2022.
Parks & Recreation Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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Barry Edgar works as a Parks & Recreation Administrator for Parks & Recreation. Barry earned $39,618 in 2026.
Carpenter P/U/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Bradley Poynter serves as a Carpenter P/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $39,589.
Recreation Assistant P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Daniel White holds the role of Recreation Assistant P/U at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $39,578.
Parks & Recreation Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jessica Kane serves as a Parks & Recreation Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Joshua Hayko serves as a Parks & Recreation Worker II. Their 2022 pay totaled $39,398.
Parks & Recreation Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Keith Smith serves as a Parks & Recreation Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,394.
Recreation Assistant P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Quintaila Weathers works as a Recreation Assistant P/U for Parks & Recreation. Quintaila earned $39,377 in 2021.
Parks & Recreation Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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Kevin Kinney works as a Parks & Recreation Administrator for Parks & Recreation. Kevin earned $39,360 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Tonya Cowden serves as a Parks & Recreation Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,293.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Desmond Franklin serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2021 pay totaled $39,086.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Nathan Gagel holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $39,079.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Yolanda Bartee holds the role of Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,067.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, David Dunlap serves as a Recreation Leader Pu. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,066.
Communications Strategist/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Nicole Phillips serves as a Communications Strategist. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,011.
Administrative Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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Brandi Hornbuckle works as a Administrative Coordinator for Parks & Recreation. Brandi earned $38,976 in 2021.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Nugent holds the role of Maintenance Trades Assistant at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,932.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Della Irby serves as a Recreation Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,926.
Public Education Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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Sarah Flarsheim holds the role of Public Education Coordinator at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $38,908.
Personnel Specialist/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Letineia Clay serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $38,903.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Paul Chamberlain works as a Maintenance Trades Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Paul earned $38,898 in 2021.
Personnel Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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Darion Taylor works as a Personnel Coordinator for Parks & Recreation. Darion earned $38,894 in 2024.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Terry Collett holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $38,845.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bruce Dulin is a Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $38,817.
Project Manager I/Parks & Recreation
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Spencer Holt holds the role of Project Manager I at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,810.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Toddge Wiggins works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Toddge earned $38,754 in 2023.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bennie Clark holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $38,638.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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Shawn Croutcher holds the role of Parks & Recreation Supervisor I at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,391.