Lexington parks officials are working to keep off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles out of public parks. Chris Cooperrider is deputy director of parks in Fayette County. Cooperrider said such recreational-type vehicles can create both a safety hazard and cause potential damage.
“Excessive speed, especially on our multi-use trails or grass long trails-native trails. So, it’s safety there and also just preservation, you know, if the go onto to a soccer field, baseball field, or a sports field and create ruts or tear up the turf. That impacts the play and impacts the park,” said Cooperrider.
