Tourism, Arts and Heritage Parks
Actual FY 2024Actual FY 2025Revised FY 2026Recommended FY 2027Recommended FY 2028
SOURCE OF FUNDS
General Fund
Regular Appropriation64,232,50065,406,60065,149,80068,180,90064,936,700
State Salary and Compensation Allocation1,762,500
Budget Reduction-General Fund
Other1,530,000
Total General Fund67,525,00065,406,60065,149,80068,180,90064,936,700
Restricted Funds
Balance Forward10,285,73613,915,3045,243,0001,724,2001,592,500
Current Receipts56,693,57247,973,20342,247,30048,019,70056,586,500
Non-Revenue Receipts(490,575)2,101,923
Total Restricted Funds66,488,73363,990,43047,490,30049,743,90058,179,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS134,013,733129,397,030112,640,100117,924,800123,115,700
EXPENDITURES BY CLASS
Personnel Costs72,267,13573,129,58273,326,60077,407,30074,399,500
Operating Expenses37,751,21943,248,46334,885,90036,221,60038,510,100
Grants Loans Benefits
Debt Service7,753,3824,534,0922,346,3002,346,3002,346,300
Capital Outlay2,326,5223,241,485357,100357,100357,100
Construction171375
TOTAL EXPENDITURES120,098,429124,153,996110,915,900116,332,300115,613,000
EXPENDITURES BY FUND SOURCE
General Fund67,525,00065,406,60065,149,80068,180,90064,936,700
Restricted Funds52,573,42958,747,39645,766,10048,151,40050,676,300
Federal Fund
TOTAL EXPENDITURES120,098,429124,153,996110,915,900116,332,300115,613,000
EXPENDITURES BY UNIT
General Administration and Support25,317,02925,702,77621,990,70022,207,70021,666,000
Resort Parks71,316,20071,730,86565,421,00070,153,70070,158,400
Recreation Parks and Historic Sites22,657,00025,874,85522,671,30023,121,40022,960,700
Cafeterias808,200845,500832,900849,500827,900
TOTAL EXPENDITURES120,098,429124,153,996110,915,900116,332,300115,613,000

The Department of Parks operates the Kentucky State Park System under the authority of KRS Chapter 148. The Department strives to provide quality recreational facilities and to preserve and protect historically significant sites and natural phenomena in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Vision for Kentucky State Parks is to provide quality recreation and hospitality experiences for people of all ages that enhance their appreciation for adventure, fun, education, and beauty through responsible stewardship of our Commonwealth's natural, historic and cultural resources, and with a professional staff committed to excellent service for our guests.

The Mission of Kentucky State Parks is to provide a sustainable system of parks that delivers quality programs, amenities, and services, which create memorable experiences, and a sense of place, contributes to the economic growth of the Commonwealth, and preserves the historic and natural integrity and traditions of our parks for existing and future generations.