Murray-Calloway County Parks & Recreation
900 Payne Street
Murray, KY 42071
900 Payne Street
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-0325
Mission Statement
The mission of the Murray-Calloway County Parks and Recreation is to provide opportunities in leisure and recreational activities in safe and educational environments. To conserve natural resources, and to provide facilities, services, and parks that enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and the community while preserving aesthetic values in our community and maintaining a commitment to excellence in customer service and satisfaction.
The mission of the Murray-Calloway County Parks and Recreation is to provide opportunities in leisure and recreational activities in safe and educational environments. To conserve natural resources, and to provide facilities, services, and parks that enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and the community while preserving aesthetic values in our community and maintaining a commitment to excellence in customer service and satisfaction.
Steve Wilhelm, Maintenance Director
Steve Wilhelm joined the Murray-Calloway County Parks staff as Maintenance Director June of 2013. He has extensive experience in construction and maintenance through his previous 20-year career with M&T Painting. Steve also worked as the engineer for the Hardin Southern Railroad. The native of Ventura, California, Steve relocated to Murray in 1993. Steve has also been heavily involved with the Murray-Calloway County Soccer Association, serving as the group’s President for five years. He was also a member of the Park Board before being selected to take over the maintenance duties.
Mike Sykes, Aquatics Director
Mike Sykes has been with Murray-Calloway County Parks since 1977, beginning his tenure as a lifeguard at the same pool he now oversees. Currently Mike serves during the hot summer hours as our Aquatics Director, supervising the daily operations of the pool facility and Owen’s Spray Park, and managing the lifeguard staff.
Carol Lane, Sales and Marketing Rep
Carol Lane began at the Murray Calloway Parks in August 2015. Carol spent 18 years at Murray State as a Instructor for Adult Basic Education. In 1994 she began employment for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a case worker supervisor, retiring in 2013. She is a life long resident of Murray and has a love for the parks. She often states that her children success in life is partly attributed to the programs afforded to them by Murray Calloway County Parks.
