Encompassing 121 acres, the Boone County Arboretum is also known as Central Park, and was the nation’s first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. The specialized arrangements of plant families and 12 athletic fields are connected by a 2+ mile winding multi-use trail.
Big Bone Lick State Park features a museum, visitor center, hiking, fishing lake, RV & tent campground, and a bison herd. Big Bone Lick is an Ice Age park, focusing primarily on prehistoric events and the megafauna of 12,000 years ago.
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. Geologically it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment. Explore the Red River Gorge and all that this beautiful region has to offer. Take out on an adventure with your friends or loved ones and enjoy anything from the mild to the extreme. Hiking and Rock Climbing is what Red River Gorge is famous for.
Lake Reba Park is a 450-acre recreational complex including nature trails, 18 hold Adventure Golf Course, batting cage facility, 11 baseball and softball fields, 9 soccer fields, 1 1/2 basketball court, 1 football field, picnic pavilions, horseshoe complex, walking trails, shuffle board court, playground, dog park, and a 75-acre fishing and boating lake.
Smothers Park is a popular park located in Owensboro, Kentucky. It is situated along the Ohio River and is known for its scenic views, recreational facilities, and family-friendly amenities. Smothers Park has a modern and well-designed playground area for children, featuring various play structures and equipment.
The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The botanical garden features a variety of themed gardens and landscapes, showcasing a diverse collection of plants and flowers. These may include formal gardens, native plant displays, and specialty gardens.
Mammoth Cave National Park is located in central Kentucky, United States, and is known for its extensive cave system, making it one of the most significant cave and karst landscapes in the world. The park's 52,830 acres (21,380 ha) are located primarily in Edmonson County.
