Lakeside Golf Course

Lakeside Municipal Golf Course serves the Lexington community as a public facility operated by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Division of Parks and Recreation. The course occupies land in the northern part of the city and provides accessible golf to residents and visitors in Kentucky's Bluegrass region. Like many municipal courses built in the mid-twentieth century, Lakeside reflects the era's emphasis on bringing affordable golf to a broad public audience. The layout takes advantage of the gently rolling terrain characteristic of central Kentucky, with tree-lined fairways and water features that come into play on several holes. The course offers a straightforward test suitable for golfers of varying abilities, with a mix of par threes, fours, and fives that require accurate approach shots and course management rather than extreme length. Mature hardwoods frame many holes and contribute to the parkland character common to the region. As a municipal facility, Lakeside maintains a welcoming atmosphere for everyday golfers, junior programs, and league play. The course supports local golf development and provides an entry point for new players learning the game. Its role in the Lexington parks system makes it a neighborhood resource where regulars walk the course and families introduce children to golf in a relaxed setting.