Winter Photography Contest
Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting the annual Winter Photography Contest for anyone who enjoys taking pictures. Take a picture at a City of Paducah, KY park from December 26, 2025 to February 23, 2026 and send us your best photo for a chance to win a prize! Include your full name, e-mail, phone number, and when and where the photograph was taken. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners will be announced via Paducah Parks & Recreation Facebook page at the end of February. Winners will receive a gift card.
2026 Winter Photography Contest Rules & Regulations
- Photograph must be taken in a City of Paducah, KY park or facility.
- A list of City of Paducah parks and facilities can be online at http://www.paducahky.gov/parks-and-facilities. (NOTE: Carson Park and Williams Park are not within the City of Paducah, KY park system).
- Only one photograph per person is allowed to be submitted.
- Photograph must be taken during contest between December 26, 2025 and February 23, 2026.
- Submit online at https://woobox.com/xtpoiv or via e-mail at parkinfopaducahky.gov (include Winter Photography Contest in the Subject Line). Be sure to include your full name, e-mail, phone number, and when and where the photograph was taken.
- By submitting a photo to the Winter Photography Contest, Paducah Parks & Recreation reserves the right to use the photo for future uses.
- Contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508 with questions.
Enter Your Winter Photo
Fall Photography Contest
Paducah Parks & Recreation hosts a Fall Photography Contest typically in October to November for anyone who enjoys taking pictures of beautiful fall colors or activities. Take a picture at a Paducah park and send us your best photo for a chance to win a prize! The public will have a chance to vote on the entries. Paducah Parks & Recreation reserves the right to use the photo in future social media and marketing campaigns.
2025 Fall Photography Contest Rules & Regulations
- Photograph must be taken in a City of Paducah park or facility.
- List of City of Paducah parks and facilities.
- Only one photograph per person is allowed to be submitted.
- Contest runs from October 13, 2025 through November 17, 2025.
- Photograph must be taken between October 13, 2025, and November 17, 2025.
- Submit online at Woobox or via e-mail at parkinfopaducahky.gov (include Fall Photography Contest in the Subject Line). Be sure to include your full name, e-mail, phone number, and when and where the photograph was taken.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be announced via Paducah Parks & Recreation Facebook page in late-November. Winners will be notified directly using your provided contact information.
- Public voting will help decide the winners. Use the link below.
- By submitting a photo to the Fall Parks Photography Contest, Paducah Parks & Recreation reserves the right to use the photo for future uses.
October 13-November 17 - Enter Your Fall Photograph - Vote on Submissions
Dog Park Photography Contest
Celebrate National Dog Park Day by participating in our Dog Park Photography Contest in May. Take a photo of your dog enjoying one of Paducah’s dog parks Independence Park or Noble Park (and submit it to the Parks Department. The public will have a chance to vote on the entries.
Paducah Parks & Recreation reserves the right to use the photo in future social media and marketing campaigns. Only one photo submission per person allowed.
2025 Photo Submission Dates: April 25 through May 11. Include the following: Dog Parks Photography Contest, the photograph location (dog park location), date the picture was taken, your full name, email address, and phone number with the entry.
Enter your dog park photo by email at parkinfopaducahky.gov or through the online portal link below. Vote through the online portal. The winners will be announced in late-May on the Paducah Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
Public voting will help decide the top photos. The top three selected photos will receive baskets with goodies for their dog.
Enter Your Dog Park Photo - Vote on Submissions - check back in 2026
