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River Hill Park
Park · Lexington, Kentucky
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temp 75°F (24°C)
- Streamflow 16 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.46 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEST HICKMAN CR AT VETERANS PARK NR LEXINGTON, KY (1.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03284552, as of Oct 20, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 11 ft³/s over 14 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
- A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Breckinridge and other areas. — NWS Louisville KY
No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 75°F at River Hill Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Weather at River Hill Park
46°F, Clear · H 70° / L 45° · 2% chance of rain3-day forecast









Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Hill Park?
- River Hill Park is a park in Lexington, Kentucky.
- What is the water temperature at River Hill Park?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at River Hill Park in Lexington, Kentucky is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 03284552, 1.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at River Hill Park?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 20, 2026.
- How is River Hill Park rated?
- River Hill Park in Lexington, Kentucky has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 210 reviews.
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3800 Crosby Dr, Lexington, KY 40517
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
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- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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