What you need to know Newport is moving forward with $7.5 million in improvements to General James Taylor Park. The park, located at 100 Riverboat Row on Newport’s riverfront, has been a long time coming, following numerous Newport Park Board meetings to aid in design plans. “I don’t think that it’s unreasonable to say that […]
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Kayak rentals, storage now available in Newport
Kayak rentals and year-round seasonal personal kayak storage are now available in Newport at General James Taylor Park. Rates are $15 for the first hour and $10 for every hour after that, and personal storage is available for both seasonal and year-round storage.
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Check out the latest progress at the Ovation development
Northern Kentucky-based artist Christian Dallas took around two months to finish his latest mural at Ovation, a $1 billion mixed-use development at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers in Newport. The mural features a woman in a sun hat rowing a boat down a stream. Her boat is surrounded by flowers that Dallas […]
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NKY in Photos: Scenic views of the region
Northern Kentucky offers a captivating blend of natural and urban beauty: From the tall hills of Devou Park to the glimmering lakefront view at A.J. Jolly Park, it is easy to see why many call this area home. Click through to explore some of the stunning and picturesque landscapes throughout the tristate.
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Newport receives grant to aid in riverfront park planning
Newport received a grant from the National Park Service to plan the parks along the river and engage the community.
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Two Campbell County parks to receive funding in state budget
The state’s budget has passed the house and is on its way to be signed by the governor with money to support two Campbell County parks. HB 6 includes $7.5 million distributed to Campbell County Fiscal Court for General James Taylor Park and $5 million for the Fort Thomas Tower Park Community Complex project.
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Newport’s General James Taylor Park plans $17M upgrade
The city of Newport and Corporex are seeking $11 million in state funding for $17 million worth of improvements to General James Taylor Park, including walking paths, picnic areas, a dog park, a pavilion and tennis and pickleball courts.