KRS 97.100: Cities of all classes may acquire and operate recreational projects --

Definition.

(1) In addition to any other method authorized by statute, a city of any class may, under

the provisions of KRS 97.100 to 97.240, establish, acquire, maintain and operat e

municipal recreational projects and all necessary club houses, bathhouses, locker

rooms, shower rooms and necessary appurtenances, within or without the corporate

limits of the city, for the purpose of supplying the city with suitable and safe

recreational facilities.

(2) "Project," as used in KRS 97.100 to 97.240, means golf courses, tennis courts,

bridle paths, swimming pools, bathing pools and other similar projects made

available to the public for recreational purposes, but does not mean any recreati onal

facility conducted in connection with the maintenance of public parks established

by a city under the general law.