McConnell Springs is home to many wildlife, plants, karst features, aquatics and much more. What would you like to learn about today?

Animals

An exciting thrill of any visit to McConnell Springs is an up close encounter with the animals that call the park home.

Plants

McConnell Springs is home to a wide variety of plant species that are native to the Bluegrass and the surrounding region. 

Aquatics

 Water and aquatic systems make McConnell Springs a unique place.  McConnell Springs is unusual because it includes two springs.

Karst

See our underground drainage system.

The Blue Hole

The Blue Hole is the first of two major springs
at McConnell Springs.

Lexington’s Founding

McConnell Springs is the place Lexington was named.

Education Center

Thanks to Kentucky American Water we have a wonderful Education Center to host meetings, programs, and educational events.

Amphitheater

Spend the day relaxing in the amphitheater.

The Final Sink

The waters of the McConnell Springs site disappear into the Final Sink.