Friends of Doe Run Lake

09/12/2026

Best event of the year! Keep Doe looking beautiful for all to enjoy

🌿 Help us Maintain the Terrain at Doe Run Lake!

Join us on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a morning of giving back to one of our favorite natural spaces as part of the Ohio River Sweep.

Grab your kayak or hiking shoes and help us clean up Doe Run Lake while enjoying the park! Every set of hands helps keep our parks beautiful and our waterways clean.

🧤 Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.
📋 Need community service hours? We’re happy to sign your paperwork!
📍 Volunteers should meet in the parking area near the boat launch.

Let us know your coming by registering at https://bit.ly/kcprcatalog

Maintain the Terrain is held in partnership with Schack’s Yaks, Sportsman's Warehouse Crescent Springs, KY, Banklick Watershed Council, Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) , Foundation for Ohio River Education and Kenton County Conservation District, Kentucky.

Come spend a morning outdoors, make a difference and help us Maintain the Terrain!

08/19/2026

This is cool stuff right here!

We’re excited to launch a new series of events designed just for adults who want to connect with nature and each other through outdoor experiences.

Our first session will explore Leave No Trace, a set of principles that can help us enjoy the outdoors responsibly while protecting the places we love. Through guided discussion, hands on activities and outdoor exploration, participants will learn simple ways to minimize their impact while recreating outdoors.

📅 August 25 at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Kenton County Public Library’s Erlanger Branch

And this is just the beginning! We have two more Nature Connections sessions coming up in early September:

🥾 Hiking 101
📅 September 1
📍 Middleton-Mills Park Shelter House #2

🌱 Health & Wellness
📅 September 8
📍 Middleton-Mills Park Shelter House #2

Whether you’re an experienced outdoor enthusiast or just getting started, all experience levels are welcome.
There is no cost to participate but registration is requested at https://bit.ly/kcprcatalog.

07/17/2026

There are a lot of people who work really hard to keep the park clean… but the best way to do this is make sure YOU pick up yer own trash… Come on peeps, if you love the nature and beauty of Doe- don’t be a foe by leaving your litter behind 😉

07/14/2026

A friend of Doe Run sent in this adorable picture of a fawn chilling by the park ❤️ From amazing bird watching to turtles to fuzzy friends, the park is full of wonderful wildlife.

07/14/2026

It is Parks and Recreation Month and Doe Run is featured!

05/04/2026

Good news!! Doe Run's water levels are up and ready to go for a great season at the park!
For those who have ever wondered, water levels at Doe are lowered during winter and early spring to help prevent flooding in the surrounding watershed, to manage water quality, and to allow for maintenance, such as clearing debris from the lakebed.

04/30/2026

Good info for all your Doe Run “recreation” questions 😉

https://nkytribune.com/2026/04/nude-recreation-area-at-doe-run-lake-a-public-park-in-kenton-county-not-likely/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARgcalleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDhIIck2RvTQaq9uwnvgtu9opDdBuv50sPjix7OspWV7Bb1b_-tkQw3UQg6o_aem_TJ8lc7AS58cObqsurKTWjg

By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer Doe Run Lake, a roughly 30-acre lake located on Bullock Pen Road off Kentucky 17, is part of a larger 183-acre park that includes hiking trails and picnic areas. Amenities at the park include hiking, boating, fishing, and kayaking. A kayak rental company, Sch...

04/23/2026

For the record.. This is NOT us! LOL- But it has been making the rounds on social media today. While we are Friends of Doe Run Lake, who help keep the park clean and promote all the great things about it, we DO keep our clothes on 🤣

03/30/2026

It may be a little windy today but wow it is a beautiful day to take a hike!! Come say Hi to Doe Run, she's all spruced up after the Clean Up Day this weekend!

Here are the top three reasons to get outside for National Take a Walk in the Park Day! 🌿👟

1. We’ve got plenty of great parks to choose from. Whether you’re in the mood for a peaceful walk by the water or a stroll through the woods, there’s a spot for you.

2. Walking outside is great for your physical and mental health. It gets you moving, gives you some fresh air and lets you take in the beauty of nature around you.

3. It’s free and fun! Go solo with your favorite music or audiobook, or grab a friend and catch up while you walk.

What are you waiting for? Head to your nearest park and enjoy the day! 🌳✨

03/25/2026

Join us this weekend at Doe Run Lake for the Maintain the Terrain Volunteer Event!! 🥾🍃💧

Join us at our Maintain The Terrain event to help keep our park beautiful. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors while giving back to nature. 🌿

We’ll provide gloves and garbage bags. You just bring your kayak or lace up your hiking shoes! Need community service hours? We’re happy to sign off on paperwork.

⏰ When: March 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Doe Run Lake (1501 Bullock Pen Road, Covington, KY 41051)
Volunteers should meet in the parking area near the boat launch.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4b3UGp0

Maintain the Terrain is in partnership with Schack’s Yaks, Sportsman's Warehouse- Crescent Springs, KY, Banklick Watershed Council, Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO), Foundation for Ohio River Education and Kenton County Conservation District, Kentucky.