Parks
Contact Information
Phone: 270-459-0658
 | Director David Mcintyre: Organizes and directs the community recreation program, maintains park grounds for the Dr. Schickel Park and Hill Top Park and assists in community activities co-sponsored by the city, development of the park. He inspects and reports any damage to equipment or park grounds to the Mayor. |
Dr. Joseph Schickel Veterans Memorial Park
The city park is busy much of the year fielding youth and adult sports and special community events. Burkesville and Cumberland County are indebted to Dr. Joseph Schickel and his wife Dorothy for service to our community and the Burkesville City Park.
After serving in World War II, Dr. Schickel became our primary care physician. He treated many of our residents for over 50 years and delivered our children. He and “Mrs. Dorothy” were constant financial supporters of city and county causes during their lifetime. Burkesville City Park is a lasting memorial to the memory of this fine couple.
Hilltop Community Park
Hilltop Park is home to many family reunions, social events, birthdays and always has a grand Memorial Day Celebration. Hilltop Park contains a playground, basketball court, and restrooms.
Major Events
Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival
The Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival starts on the third Thursday in September with some of the finest Bluegrass music around. Musical entertainment, baby show, beauty pageant, 5K run, health fair, arts, crafts, food, a river duck derby and a classic car “Cruise In”. If you missed the Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival in years past, make sure and put it on your calendar. Come and enjoy all the singing, picking and wonderful southern cuisine.
BMW
The European Riders Rally in a third week in May event that begins in the Burkesville City Park. The day long ride winds through our county roads which are some of the most scenic hills and valleys that you will ever ride through on two wheels.
Fair
The Cumberland County Fair and Horse Show is held during the month of July each year in the city park. Our efforts always stress a wide range of activities. We invite everyone to find something to participate in or simply watch and enjoy the fair.
A typical schedule of events includes:
- First Saturday: ATV and Dirt Bike Rodeo and Horse Show
- First Tuesday: 4-H Exhibits
- Monday: Beauty Pageants (Little Miss & Mister) through Miss Cumberland County Fair
- Tuesday: Baby Show, Mother/Daugher, Father/Son Look-a-Like & Miss Cumberland Co Pageant
- Wednesday: Family Fun Night, Midway Amusement Rides
- Thursday: Lawnmower and Power Wheels Derby, Midway Amusement Rides
- Friday: KY Outlaw Truck Pull, Midway Amusement Rides
- Saturday: Demolition Derby and Outlaw Lawnmower Derby, Midway Amusement Rides
Riverboat
The Cumberland Queen Riverboat Review is held every year in the city park to commemorate our river heritage. During the 1800’s, riverboats were the primary source of transportation of goods. The Cumberland River running through Burkesville was a major thoroughfare at that time.
Southern Softball Tournament
The Southern Kentucky Classic Softball Tournament is a men’s slow pitch softball tournament. It is the longest running such event in the State of Kentucky. “The Southern” has taken place every year for more than 50 years. This tournament is part of the 4th of July Independence Day Celebration. Teams from several states gather in Burkesville to compete for the honored winner’s trophy.
Sports
Youth baseball and softball and adult co-ed softball take place in the Burkesville City Park during the summer months. The city park also contains regulation tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, a volley ball court, a walking track, a playground with equipment, and an entertainment outdoor stage. Numerous youth league baseball fields, girls’ softball fields, and a full size baseball diamond for Babe Ruth and Cumberland County High School baseball are located in the park. Convenient concessions and restroom facilities are co-located.