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Bowling Green Area
Ballance MotoX
I-65, exit 38 or 28. Bowling Green.
(270) 792-RACE
www.ballancemotox.com
Open March through November
The first state-of-the-art motocross facility in the southeast. The natural
terrain 1.3 mile lighted track was designed by six-time GNCC National Champion
Bill Ballance. Riding schools for quads and dirt bikes are available for all
skill levels by highly trained instructors. Call or visit website for more information,
directions and schedule of events. Hours and prices vary by event.
Bowling
Green KOA
I-65, exit 22. 1960 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green
(270) 843-1919
www.bgkoa.com
Whether you just want a place close by to get away or a place with activities,
the KOA is the place to go! KOA's goal is to provide an excellent camping and
recreational experience. With miniature golf, paddle boats, fishing and many
other activities to enhance your visit. Come join the fun!
Bowling Green Skate Park
I-65 exit 26. 200 6th Avenue at Roland Bland Park, Bowling Green
bowlinggreenskatepark.com
bgky.org/bgpr/skatepark
Open 7am-11pm
Just over 20,000 square feet, the park consists of a street course area, 3 bowls,
and a sidewalk with small moguls, staircases with handrails, hubbas, banks,
multi-level blocks, two-
level
pyramid with blocks, roll-ins, pockets and more.
Hopscotch’s Playplace
I-65, exit 22, 2722 Scottsville Rd., Scottsville Square, Bowling Green
(270) 842-0420
Open 9am Mon.-Fri., 10am Sat., closed Sun. Family Fun Night Fri. 5:30-7:30pm.
Check our website calendar for additional times and events.
www.hopscotchs.com
Pay as you play indoor facility for kids crawing thru age 6, especially perfect
for when it is too rainy, windy, hot or cold outside! Infant and toddler area
separate from the preschool play area. Arts & crafts and party areas. Art
activities available for ages 7-10. Let us make your next party a piece of cake!
Party packages available.
Imagination Stations
I-65, exit 26, past 31W to Cambridge Square (830 Fairview Ave.), Bowling
Green
(270) 783-0044
www.imaginationstations.com
Open Play Tues. & Wed. 10am-1pm, Thurs. 3-5:30pm, Fri. 10am-5:30pm.
Evenings & Weekends - call for availability. Call for summer hrs.
South Central Kentucky’s only indoor play zone with huge interactive inflatables,
a horizontal climbing wall and 10,000 sq.ft. of fun! Safe, smoke-free and playful
environment. Play in our obstacle course tube and slide, jump house and horizontal
climbing wall.
N-tense
Sports
I-65, exit 20 (Natcher Parkway) to exit 7. 2101 Morgantown Road
(270) 796-4120
www.ntensesports.com
Open Friday 3-7 pm (store only), Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 2-7pm
Try the fastest growing sport in the world! An excellent place for the whole
family to enjoy the fun. To come on a day other than Saturday or Sunday, or
to schedule a group party, call our field hotline: (270) 792-6246.
Otte Golf & Family Fun
Center
I-65, exit 22. 5800 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green
(270) 781-6072
Open Daily 9am-10pm
Truly a great place for the whole family. Otte Golf Center offers a driving
range,
batting cages, miniature golf, pro-shop, golf lessons and club fittings.
Race
World
I-65, exit 22, 255 Cumberland Trace, Bowling Green
(270) 781-RACE
www.raceworld-bg.com
Open March-Memorial Day and Labor Day-November Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm
and Sunday 12-10pm. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Tuesday-Friday 5-11pm, Saturday
12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm.
Race World, a one-of-a-kind attraction featured in Southern Living as "where
you don't just watch the races, you ride the races." Offering the entire
family something to remember. Two race tracks with scale stock cars themed after
your favorite driver. A fully complemented game room with the latest in electronic
entertainment and one of the most famous Dale Earnhardt race cars on display;
the actual car that had the flat tire while leading the Daytona 500 with 1/2
a lap to go. Closed all rain days.
Russell Sims Aquatic Center
at Preston Miller Park
I-65, exit 20 (Natcher Parkway) to exit 5. 2303 Tomblinson Way off Veterans
Memorial Blvd. Bowling Green
(270) 393-3271
www.bgky.org/bgpr/aquatics
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Largest water playground in South Central Kentucky. Features include zero-depth
entry, splash playground, 50-meter pool, two water slides, diving boards and
concessions.
Southern Lanes
I-65, exit 22. 2710 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green
(270) 843-8741
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-2am, Sunday 12pm-midnight
At Southern Lanes there's plenty of fun for everyone! Your complete family entertainment
center includes 34 lanes, 18 hole indoor mini golf, indoor fast pitch baseball
and softball batting cages, 24 billiards, party rooms (3 new), game room with
redemption tickets, semi-separate lounge, pro shop and snack bar. Join us Thursday
and Friday nights at 9:30 pm for Cosmic bowling! Birthday party packages, corporate
and group pricing available.
Triple H Stables
I-65, exit 22. 1240 Woody Atkinson Road, Woodburn
(270) 779-2652
www.triplehstablesbedandbreakfast.com
Located on 80 acres of beautiful pastureland and neighboring woods, Triple H
Stables offers a glimpse into life on a working horse farm. Experience the serenity
of a guided trail ride through Kentucky fields and forests. A short drive to
Woodburn leads you to activities including riding lessons, horse boarding, outdoor
parties, youth camps and hands-on learning.
Warren County Aquatics Facility
I-65, exit 26. 1001 Liberty Avenue, Bowling Green
(270) 843-5364
Open year round, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7am-7:30pm and Saturday
1-6pm
"Home of the Dome" aquatics facility.
Mammoth Cave National Park
I-65, exit 43
(270) 758-2180 (Cave Tour Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Cave Tour Reservations)
(888) 448-1474 (Cancel or Change Reservations)
www.recreation.gov
With over 365 known miles of cave passageways, Mammoth Cave is the world's longest
cave. Besides its spectacular size, Mammoth Cave has an almost surreal beauty.
Remarkable stories of human history, 350 million-year-old rocks, and its fascinating
animals adapted to life in the dark, make Mammoth Cave a place you won't want
to miss. Ranger-led activities are offered daily, except Christmas Day. Join
rangers for trips in the cave and on the surface, ranging from 1 1/4 hours to
6 1/2 hours. Designed with all visitors in mind, you'll find activities suiting
a wide variety of needs and interests including cave trips, nature walks, campfire
programs and slide presentations. Most tours are designed for a mixed audience.
Some are easy, others are strenuous, several are designed exclusively for children,
and one is designed for people seeking a wild cave adventure off the beaten
path. All tours begin and end at the Visitor Center. Children under six are
admitted free.
Nolin Lake
(800) 624-8687
In the scenic hills of Edmonson, Grayson and Hart counties, you'll find 5,800
acres of crystal clear water. Facilities on the lake include wave runners, ski,
pontoon and fishing boat rentals. Cottages, bed and breakfasts, a state park,
as well as camping and picnic sites are available near the lake. The natural
habitat of the lake is perfect for game fish. In-season catches include smallmouth
and largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye and catfish. From I-65 travelers
can reach Nolin Lake through several routes.
Cave Country Go-Carts
I-65, exit 53. Cave City
(270) 773-2299
Go-carts and game room.
Green River Canoeing
I-65 exit 53, Cave City
(270) 773-5712
Cell (270) 590-5335
www.mammothcavecanoe.com/
We offer a large selection of canoe trips to fit all your canoeing needs. Canoe
or kayak down the Green River though the Mammoth Cave National Park on trips
ranging from just 3 hours to 2 nights or more! Discover the many miles of dramatic
bluffs and natural river environment. Experience nature as it existed when the
early frontier was being discovered. Watch for turkey, deer, beaver, birds and
reptiles as you make your journey downstream.
Hillbilly Hound Fun Park
I-65, exit 53. Cave City
(270) 773-4249
Miniature golf, go-carts and game room.
Jesse James Riding Stables
I-65, exit 53. Cave City
(270) 773-2560 or (800) 0560
www.kentuckyactionpark.com
Guided trail rides with over 500 acres through Kentucky’s beautiful Cave
Country where Jesse James and his gang once rode.
Joe’s Driving Range
I-65, exit 53, Cave City
(270) 773-3700
A great place to practice your swing.
Kentucky Action Park
I-65 exit 53. Cave City
(270) 773-2560 or (800) 798-0560
www.kentuckyactionpark.com
Scenic chair lift climbs over 2,000 feet to top of a mountain. Ride down exciting
1/4-mile Alpine Slide. Olde time photos, 18-hole Western-themed miniature golf.
Mammoth Cave Canoe &
Kayak, Inc.
I-65 exit 53, Cave City
(270) 773-3366
(877) 592-2663
www.mammothcavecanoe-k.com/
We offer a variety of canoe trips through Mammoth Cave National Park on the
slow moving Green River. Trips range from a three hour paddle to a three day
camping excursion. Canoers can expect to encounter deer, beaver, fox, bobcat,
wild turkey, a large variety of birds, and several different species of fish
such as muskie, smallmouth bass, and catfish.
Mammoth Cave Mountain Bikes
and Camping
I-65 exit 53, Cave City
(270) 773-6087
www.mammothcave-mountainbikes-and-camping.com/
Mammoth Cave Mountain Bikes and Camping welcomes you to a breathtaking getaway
!!! Enjoy your camping vacation with privacy. Camp on our ridges overlooking
the breathtaking woods and bluffs throughout our remote campsites. Looking for
scenic mountain bike trails? Come and pedal through our lush deep woods or ride
the back roads that border Mammoth Cave National Park.
Old Yeller Waterslide at
Jellystone Campground
I-65, exit 53, Cave City
(270) 773-3840
(800) 523-1854
www.jellystonemammothcave.com/facilities.html
Enjoy a 70’ plunge down our 300 foot slide. It is thrilling fun for adults
and kids alike. The waterslide is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
Ridgetop Lake
I-65, exit 53. West on KY 70 between Cave City and Mammoth Cave
(270) 773-9940
Ridgetop lake is a clean, quiet,
fishing lake with a family atmosphere. We stock with farm-raised catfish three
days a week. We also stock with big catfish (10 lbs and up-on a regular basis.
Kids can fish for bluegill, too! Bring the family and enjoy the fishing! Catfishing,
bait, groceries, camping supplies. No license required.
Bowling Park
(270) 432-7204
1608 W. Stockton St.,
Edmonton
One of the area's largest sporting facilities with two softball fields, tennis
courts and both indoor and outdoor basketball courts. The park also offers a
paved walking trail, playground area and picnic pavilions.
Edmonton Memorial
Park
The Edmonton Memorial Park features walking and biking trails, tennis courts,
softball field, high school baseball and football fields, two little league
fields and two t-ball fields.
Pedigo Spring Park
Public picnic area.
Gene's Skating Rink &
Recreation
(270) 432-2605
Glasgow Road, Edmonton
Cumberland Parkway Motorcross
(270) 432-0000
Edmonton
Franklin Drive-In
Franklin
270-586-1905
First run movies March through Mid-November.
Jim Roberts Community Park
Franklin
270-586-8999
Ballfields, tennis courts, walking trail, disc golf, fishing, show ring,
picnic pavilions, playgrounds.
King Kat Pay Lake
Franklin
615-405-4881
Stocked Weekly
Barren River Lake
(270) 646-2151
(800) 325-0057
Barren River State Boat Dock (270) 646-3199
Barren River State Resort Park offers a vacationer's dream come true complete
with a 10,050 acre lake known for its fishing and boating fun, a lodge, cottages,
campgrounds, tennis courts, 18-hole golf course, pool, beach, marina, boat rentals,
riding stables, picnic areas, and walking trails, all nestled in a serene southern
Kentucky setting. A variety of family activities is just waiting for you.
Barren County Family YMCA
1 YMCA Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-9622
Highland 7 Cinemas
Highway 90 West
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-678-1613
Movie Information 270-678-1605
Highlander Bowl
110 Park Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-9020 or 270-651-8815
GLASGOW CITY PARKS
All five parks offer
picnic areas, ball playing fields and playground equipment.
Picnic shelters may be reserved, at no charge, for meetings, potlucks, showers
or numerous other occasions. Reservations must be made and a Waiver of Liability
signed one week in advance of use. Everyone using the park must adhere to the
Department Regulations. Ball parks are open to public use unless reserved for
ball games or practice. Parks are open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
www.cityofglasgow.org/recreation/pages/parks.htm
Gorin Park
Gorin Park Drive off East Main Street (Hwy. 90 East) in Glasgow is
composed of 21 acres and opened in 1950. Uncovered picnic tables are first come,
first serve.
Current facilities at Gorin Park include: Baseball Stadium - Richardson Field,
covered, with bleachers, concession; Little League Parks - Pitching machine
and Coach Pitch fields, Concession Stand; 8 Tennis Courts; 2 Basketball Courts
- Full sized, marked; Remote Control Car Track; 2 Covered Picnic Shelters -
#1 Shelter has 8 tables; #2 Shelter has 5 tables; 4 Shaded Picnic Tables-no
grill, uncovered; 2 Playground Areas - Complete with roofs, slides and climbers;
Parking Areas - Handicapped accessibility; Bathrooms - Handicapped accessibility
Twyman Park
Twyman Park Road, off South Green Street in Glasgow. Take Bunche Avenue to Twyman
entrance. The Park is composed of 5 acres and opened in 1970.
Current facilities at Twyman Park include: Softball Field Area; Basketball Court
- Paved, regulation full length court has all court markings, 2 goals, lights
and bleachers; Volleyball Court; Two (2) Picnic Shelters- Covered, 4 tables,
electric outlet; Playground - Fenced, with swings, slides and merry-go-rounds;
Parking Area - Handicapped accessible; Restrooms
American Legion Park
Happy Valley Road (Highway 90 West) just off the 31E By-Pass in Glasgow is composed
of 12 acres and opened in 1976. Gazebos are first come, first serve.
Current facilities located at American Legion Park include: Softball Field -
with covered score booth, scoreboard and two (2) sets of fences to vary outfield
distance; Covered Picnic Shelter - with five (5) wooden tables and electric
outlet, no grill; Five (5) Gazebos- covered, metal tables / attached seats,
grill available; Day Camp Building; Two (2) Playground Areas - with slides,
swings and climbers; Three (3) Horse Shoe Throwing Pits; Sand Play Court; Four
(4) Parking Areas - with designated handicapped parking; Disc Golf Course -
nine (9) hole course; Restrooms - handicapped accessible
Beaver Trail Park
115 Beaver Trail in Glasgow (off Happy Valley Road / Hwy. 90 West) covers 42
acres and was acquired in 1997 through grants, budget amendments and loans through
the Kentucky League of Cities and the City of Glasgow. Uncovered picnic tables
are first come, first serve.
Current facilities located at Beaver Trail Park include: Softball / Baseball
Fields - complete with covered dugouts, field lighting, concession, electronic
scoreboard, bleachers and speaker system; Covered Picnic Shelter - Electric
outlet, wooden picnic tables and handicapped accessible; 1/2 Mile Walking /
Jogging Trail - that is marked for distance and lighted with several benches
along the route; designed landscaping that includes over 80 decorative trees,
10 flower gardens; Blue bird and Martin bird houses; bushes and shrubs; Playground
- for children ages 5-12, complete with slides, climbers, gliders, monkey bars,
riders and fun tunnel; Restroom Facility doubles as Severe Weather Shelter (handicapped
accessibility); 4 Picnic Tables - uncovered; no outlets or grills; Parking Lots
- capable of handling 150 cars each
Weldon Park
Weldon Drive off Cleveland Avenue in Glasgow is composed of 23 acres and opened
in 1963.
Current facilities located at Weldon Park include: Little League Baseball Field
- concession, covered score booth; Picnic Shelter - covered, wooden tables,
electrical outlet; Nature Trail - composed of 1/2 mile and 1 mile lengths; Concession
Stand; Storage Building; Playground Sets- one geared for ages 2 to 5 years and
one for ages 5 to 12 years; Playground - Fenced, with swings, slides and merry-go-rounds;
Parking Area - Handicapped accessible; Restrooms
Glasgow City Swimming Pool
Admission: $2 for children age 12 and under ; $3 for children and adults, age
13 and above ; $90 Family Fun summer pass (Family use only, no drop-offs) ;
$25 Coupon book for ages 13 and up (10 admissions) ; $1 off regular admission
Family Day Sunday (parent must be present) ; $2 per person for Evening Swim
Hours of Operation:
10am-4pm Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri.; 10am-12pm Wed. (Family & Adult only swim);
12-4pm Wed. (General Public open swim);10am-5pm Sat.; 1-5pm Sun. (Family Day
at the Pool) ; 7-9pm Mon., Tues., Wed. evenings
Steamboat Landing Marina
425 E. Roberts Street, Morgantown
(270) 662-0019
Rentals, marina store and full service boat dock.
Munfordville-Horse Cave-Hart County Area
Green River at Thelma Stovall
Park
Camping Registration: (270) 524-5701
Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe Rental: (270) 774-7883 or (866) 233-2690
The Green River, one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America,
is the lifeblood of the Munfordville area. Discover the charm at Thelma Stovall
Park. Picnic at the pavilions, learn about historic happenings at the site of
the old ferry and pontoon bridge crossings, fish, or rent a canoe at Big Buffalo
Crossing Canoe Rentals and get to know the river from a paddler's perspective.
While there, let the children play on the playground and you can enjoy the walking
trail along the river. Located down River Road off Old Street, directly under
the Simon Bolivar Buckner Memorial Bridge. Park entry and pavilion use are free
of charge; canoe rental fees vary. Boat ramp available. Camping is permitted,
no amenities available; register with City Hall before camping.
Lake Malone
(270) 657-2111
Thick with tall pines and magnificent cliffs, this waterway has many scenic
and historical views such as a natural rock bridge and a cave reputed to have
sheltered the Jesse James gang. Boat rentals, dock and facilities, swimming
area and accommodations are available on and around the lake. It is a great
lake for fishing, offering bass, bluegill, rockfish, crappie and catfish.
Barren River Lake
Allen County offers top-notch outdoor recreation along its 50 miles of shoreline
at Barren River Lake. Beautiful scenery and high rated camping awaits you. Trophy
deer, wild turkey and excellent fishing await the sportsman. The Kentucky State
Record Hybrid Bass (20 lbs. 8 ozs.) was taken right here in Barren River Lake.
Tailwater Campground open all year.
Bailey's Point Campground - Opens 3rd Friday in April and closes 4th Sunday in October
Trout release April through September at Tailwater and Trammel Creek. Information (270) 646-2005. Corps of Engineers.
Tompkinsville-Monroe County Area
Dale Hollow Lake
(270) 433-7431 (Dale Hollow State Resort Park)
Dale Hollow Lake covers 4,300 acres and is considered one of the nation's best
lakes for smallmouth bass. There are also rainbow trout and occasional muskie
and walleye catches. Dale Hollow Lake can be reached via I-65 to Louie B. Nunn
Parkway, KY 90 to KY 163 through Tompkinsville.
Rolley Hole Marbles
A unique game of marbles, passed down for generations, is played in this area,
mainly by adult men using handmade flint marbles. Local marble players have
won national and international honors with their skills. Rolley-Hole Marble
Tournaments are part of both the Watermelon Festival and the County Fair.
Hunting & Fishing
Opportunities for fisherment abound in Monroe County in Tompkinsville's City
Lake as well as in the Cumberland and Barren Rivers. Both Dale Hollow Lake and
Barren River Lake are located nearby, offering a wide variety of water sports.
Area woodlands are a hunter's paradise, with deer, squirrels, rabbits, doves
and turkeys among the abundant game.