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Whether it's summer, winter or somewhere in between, Kentucky State Parks are the perfect place to have fun, unwind and build relationships. Choice would be the word to describe the recreational opportunities. With championship golf courses, marinas, multi-use trails, horseback riding, tennis courts and swimming pools, state parks are Kentucky’s playground. Our parks are also vast lakes, mountaintops, caves and wildlife viewing.


 

You may choose to sit back, relax and let the kids run free. Reconnect with family and friends while discovering and exploring our natural resources. To introduce you to the unique features and opportunities at each park, our talented recreation and interpretation staff provides educational and entertaining programs for all ages and interests.

Things to Do

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1. Visit the Bison herd.2. Tour the Museum and Diorama pit.3. Discover Salt Springs along the Big Bone Creek trail.4. Camp overnight.5. Grab a souvenir t-shirt. Big Bone Lick’s…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Top Things to Do1. Visit a replica of the first Kentucky home.2. Play mini golf.3. Enjoy kid-friendly recreation.4. Shop for gifts and T-shirts.5. Book a primitive campsite.Born in…
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
Top Five Things To Do1. Test your skills at the only outdoor public archery range in Louisville.2. Take a dip in the largest public outdoor swimming pool and splash park in…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
Visit the smallest park in the park system where the ½-acre burial grounds of the Shelby family sits amid the peaceful countryside of Lincoln County. The stone-walled cemetery…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Top Five Things to DoNovember 14 -March 31Open Monday - Thursday and the 1st and 3rd Friday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, operating from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The gift shop and museum…
Western Waterlands
Western Waterlands
Pets are not permitted on the John James Audubon State Park hiking trails – except for the Eagle Glen Pet Trail and Audubon Wetlands Trail. Most trails at Audubon are within a…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Top Five Things to DoPlay 18 holes of championship golf. Visit the historic site of Abraham Lincolns’ parents.Fish and enjoy the lake.Play disc golf on the challenging 18 hole…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
Top Five Things To Do1. Tour the wonderful Historic Mansion.2. Enjoy a round of golf.3. Camp at the campground.4. Stroll the grounds and explore the interpretive panels.5. See the…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
Top Five Things To Do1. Spend some time in the 1770s Fort Harrod.2. Visit the Mansion Museum and see a treasure trove of artifacts.3. See the 'Big Ole Tree', the largest Osage…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Top Five Things To Do1. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the meetinghouse.2. Find the Kentucky Rock.3. Hike the Jackson Memorial Trail.4. Visit the fairy garden atmosphere down at…
Caves, Lakes & Corvettes
Caves, Lakes & Corvettes