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Owensboro, Kentucky has had 'park keepers' who live rent-free at city parks, with utilities paid and an hourly wage. At Moreland Park one keeper had served 22 years, according to the article, which is undated.
Established workplaceFilled
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: An undated Messenger-Inquirer article says the Moreland Park keeper has lived on site for 22 years, rent-free, with city-paid utilities and an hourly wage. He mows, trims, removes snow and provides light security.
Staffing evidence: A past notice names this place. Checked October 10, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Owensboro, Daviess County
- Property type
- Public park
- Operator or employer
- City of Owensboro Parks and Recreation
- Roles
- Resident park keeper
- Hiring status
- Past notice only; no current opening confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- Not confirmed
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
An undated Messenger-Inquirer article says the Moreland Park keeper has lived on site for 22 years, rent-free, with city-paid utilities and an hourly wage. He mows, trims, removes snow and provides light security. 1
The notice does not say whether staff housing comes with the job.
Who owns, runs and hires
Roles with evidence
- Resident park keeper (advertised as "Park keeper"): A past notice names this place 1
Sources
Still to confirm
- Pay for the current or next season
- Whether staff housing or a staff site comes with the job
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Owensboro parks keepers live onsite (Home Sweet Home), Messenger-Inquirer. Checked October 10, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.