Location: Owensboro
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1. Smothers Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By man0ske
Smothers Park is a beautiful clean park with a nice water park for the kids; a big playground; swings overlooking the river; and many fountains. Close to food and everything downtown. A definite must do when coming to Owensboro!
2. Panther Creek Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Dedicated on April 20, 1992, Panther Creek Park features 4 screened-in shelters and 3 open air pavilions. Screened-in shelters are available for rental April 1 - October 31 each year where many groups host company picnics, family reunions and birthday parties. Wedding are frequently held at the two gazebos in the park. The park also boasts a 6 acre lake that is regularly stocked by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife. Waterfowl and turtles also call the lake home, making it a wonderful educational experience. Fishing guidelines follow those of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife and are posted at the park. Seven walking trails wind throughout the park with 1,800 feet of unique elevated trails. Visitors are invited to explore the wetlands as well as wooded areas. Trails are handicapped accessible. Six ball diamonds are available, accommodating softball and baseball.
Reviewed By P6730PIkellyr - Owensboro, United States
Trails are well maintained, fun fishing for the kids and their fireworks show for 4th of July is fantastic.
3. Legion Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By AngieP1453 - Lewisport, United States
This area is blessed with public parks for everyone to enjoy! This parks has a cool playground area, lots of green space, walking trail, basketball and tennis courts! There are areas to host birthday parties, reunions and other lo key , casual events!!
4. Reid's Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By AngieP1453 - Lewisport, United States
The Reid's have a wonderful history of involvement Owensboro/Daviess County that goes way back in local history! The Apple Festival held every fall brings in visitors and vendors from miles around to experience the great food and fun! The market that is open year round smells heavenly of apples! They offer seasonal flowers, a wide variety of food products and lot of apple varieties to choose from!! This is a great venue to host a event or a wedding!! Billy is a bit of a local legend/good will ambassador with his hat, brisk walk and friendly hello!
5. Don's Consignment
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
6. Owensboro Antique Mall
7. Yellow Creek Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Originally purchased in April 1974 from John Stone and opened to the public in May 1978, Yellow Creek Park provides a multifaceted recreational and leisure opportunity. Nestled along the wooded banks of Yellow Creek at Thruston, the 152 acre park features hiking trails, multi-purpose sports areas, a Pioneer Village, and several outdoor pavilions. Other amenities that set Yellow Creek Park apart from other area parks include a swinging bridge, a refurbished one room school house, a 7 acre lake, and multiple walking trails. Our trail guide can be found here. Yellow Creek Park is a frequent backdrop for both professional and amateur photographers. Family portraits and senior pictures are often taken near the iron bridge and the James Lambert Pioneer Village. The Pioneer Village boasts two log cabins and two log barns that are the perfect setting for photos, weddings and family gatherings.
Reviewed By AngieP1453 - Lewisport, United States
Love this park. Several great locations to have family reunion, church picnics and day camps. Great playground and even a splash pad. The Parks and Rec do a great job of maintaining it
8. Preservation Station Market And Event Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Preservation Station Market, Restaurant, and Event Center is a 39,000 fully heated and air-conditioned former elementary school transformed into an antique, unique, boutique and vintage country mall and restaurant with over 60 permanent shops open daily Tuesday thru Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 9-5. The restaurant on-site serves Southern favorites and is open Tuesday through Friday 11am - 2pm, Saturday 11am - 3 pm with a Sunday Brunch Buffet 9 am - 2 pm. The facility can also be rented.
Reviewed By godgunsandgrit
This antique mall is the antithesis of quaint. Unlike others of the kind it isn’t overcrowded, the vendors are laid out nicely and it’s easy to navigate (even with a stroller). The fact that it’s in an old school with parts of the school still in tact is just adorable.
9. Jack C. Fisher Park
10. World's Largest Sassafras Tree
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By AngieP1453 - Lewisport, United States
I love that this quirky landmark is here! Lots of people stop by to check it out and grab a photo. If you have always wanted to do the trip where you see the World's largest rubber band ball and things like that or if you are a history buff that would be fascinated with how much history this tree has survived this is a cannot miss!
