Touch a Truck is a free, annual event where kids, teachers, and families can see and touch approximately two dozen types of vehicles. Vehicles typically participating at Touch a Truck include a helicopter, fire truck, ambulance, tow truck, concrete mixer, dump truck, garbage truck, trolley, and police car. Participants also get to meet the people who operate the vehicles on a daily basis.
School and church groups are asked to call 270-444-8508 to pre-register. Individuals do not need to pre-register. For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Mallory McVey at 270-444-8508 ext. 5 or by email at mgmcvey@paducahky.gov.
The Kentucky Recreation & Park Society has recognized Touch a Truck with the Outstanding Program Award.
For more information about Parks & Recreation Department events and activities, stop by the office at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive, visit the website www.paducahky.gov, or call 270-444-8508.