Top Rated Parks to Visit in Barren River Lake

"Situated across the Historic Railpark and Train Museum, the Bowling Green Skatepark features 3 playgrounds, 2 picnic pavilions with 9 picnic tables, 2 horseshoe pits, and other recreational grounds."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. When you want to go on an outdoor adventure in Bowling Green, one of the best places to visit is Weldon Peete Park on River Street. This park offers ample trails for mountain biking and walking."

"Also referred to as the Hobson Estate, this historic mansion and grounds is located north of downtown and provides an authentic look at 1800s culture in Bowling Green. Of Italianate design, this mansion now on the National Register of Historic Places was built between the late 1850s and 1872, with construction halted during the Civil War. Tours of the historic home have been taking place for nearly 50 years, and much of the Victorian design and furnishings of the interior have remained the same for more than twice as long."

"Riverview at Hobson Grove was named due to its proximity to the Barren River. Construction of the hilltop home began in the late 1850s and was finally completed in 1872, becoming a centerpiece to the surrounding 400-acre (161.9-hectare) horse and cattle farm. The house has several features of Italianate architecture, with painted ceilings in two parlors downstairs, an oculus as part of the home’s ventilation system and a water recycling system, to provide water to the upstairs water closet."

"Off U.S. Highway 68 in the northern reach of the city sits an overlooked treat. Hobson Grove Park’s staple piece is the 146-year-old Hobson House from the Civil War era that sits along the 18-hole disc golf course. The disc-golf course is one of the oldest in the state."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Scenic long walks are exactly what’s waiting for you at RiverWalk at Mitch McConnell Park. Welcoming all travelers, whether solo or with family, this beautiful park features a bridge over the river, surrounded by lush vegetation and plenty of green spaces."

"A few miles down College Street with Cherry Hall barely in sight is Bowling Green’s finest nature getaway. Riverfront Park’s modest appearance provides all that is required for an easy stroll. Hopping out of the parking lot, visitors are treated to a classic truss bridge that crosses the Barren River."

"A: Mammoth Cave is an integral part of the tourism economy in south-central Kentucky. The hotels in Cave City, as well as Bowling Green, benefit from the visitors who come from all over the world to visit our beautiful park and learn about the karst system that lies beneath our area. I’m a member of the Bowling Green/Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors, and I see firsthand the impact of the park on our economy."

"Great coffee is one of the world’s most affordable luxuries, and a great cup of coffee demands a great place to enjoy it. Since 2001, Spencer’s has been south central Kentucky’s destination for world-class coffee and espresso drinks. But coffee is only the beginning."

"If your trip to the city happens to be when it’s raining or cold, make sure to keep your hands warm indoors with a relaxing warm cup of coffee or chocolate at Spencer’s Coffee."