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Kentucky's system of 44 state parks has been referred to as "the nation's finest" and experiences more repeat business annually than those of any other U.S. state. [1] The state's diverse geography provides a variety of environments to experience.
Ben Hawes Golf Course and Park (formerly Ben Hawes State Park) is a park located just outside Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess County. The park encompasses 297 acres (1.20 km 2), and was named after the former Mayor of Owensboro, Benjamin W. Hawes. [1] It was acquired by the City of Owensboro in 1962. The Park opened Memorial Day in 1964.
Referred to locally as Burnside Island, the state park offers camping, golf, and lake access via boat ramp on the south end of the island. The golf course was voted first place as the Commonwealth Journal Readers Choice Award for "Best Places to Play Golf" in 2009. [3] The following year, it placed second. [4]
Things to do, location guide: Kentucky State Parks In honor of the park system’s milestone anniversary this year, the Herald-Leader set out on a 10-day, 1,661 mile road trip across the state to ...
In the 1960s, the Kentucky State Park System began updating their parks. For Pine Mountain State Park, they constructed a new wing to the lodge, adding 30 more guest rooms; they also built 10 additional cottages, a swimming pool, and a golf course. Today, the park serves as one of southeastern Kentucky's premier state parks. [3]
Grayson Lake State Park is a Kentucky state park located in Carter and Elliott counties, near the city of Grayson, Kentucky. The park has an area of 1,512 acres (612 ha). It has facilities for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing and golfing. [3] It is served by Kentucky Route 7, which was re-routed as a result of the lake's creation.
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park is a Kentucky state park located on the northern shore of Kentucky Lake in Marshall County. The park encompasses 1,351 acres (547 ha) and is one of the state's more popular resort parks. [2] [3] The park features a convention center, 18-hole golf course, and lighted runway for light aircraft. [1]
Mineral Mound State Park is a park located on the shores of Lake Barkley in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States. The 541-acre (219 ha) park contains an 18-hole golf course with clubhouse, a boat ramp, fishing pier, and picnicking area. [1] Mineral Mound is named after the mansion of Willis B. Machen, which formerly stood on the property.