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. Escape Today
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Escape Today Owensboro features three fully functional and interactive Escape Rooms for all ages and skill levels. Axe throwing and a free to play arcade are also available in addition to KY's longest lasting RAGE ROOM! Groups ranging from 2-10 will participate in exciting/challenging mental puzzles and scenarios in hour long or half hour long segments. Our rooms and service far outperform our competition and aim to provide a wonderful leisure activity to our community. Try our Kidnapped Part IV, Game of Thrones, and Stranger Things themed rooms!
Reviewed By kbgambs - Madisonville, United States
My friends and I did the Wizards Tale / Harry Potter themed room for my friends birthday and had an absolute blast! The puzzles were hard enough that it put the pressure on to get through everything, and the staff was beyond helpful with clues - even expanding on clues when we struggled with the basic hints they gave. I’ll definitely be going back!
3. 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.
4. 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!!
5. 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!
6. Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By rebeccamC305RV - Madisonville, United States
Our first trip to these gardens. Beautiful!! A huge variety of plants and trees. Definitely a show stopper for all seasons. It is still early now and many flowers are just beginning to bud out. Looking forward to several more trips this year to see the changes. Trust me, take an hour out of your day and just wander around, look at the blooms, listen to the water features and just restore your soul.
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. Owensboro Museum of Science and History
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By godgunsandgrit
While the museum was not expansive it has enough exhibits to be quite interesting! The second floor is dedicated to government/civics, which I very much enjoyed. I’d definitely come back again with our little one.
