Kentucky State Parks

06/20/2026

📷 by .tahc: Great Outdoors Month is the perfect time go golfing at Kentucky State Parks! Tee off at one of the 13 courses across our New Kentucky Home.
Pictured:
⛳KY Dam Village State Resort Park
⛳Barren River Lake State Resort Park
⛳Pine Mountain State Resort Park
⛳My Old Kentucky Home
For special packages or to book tee times ➡ parks.ky.gov/golf

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Lisa Hoffman, Naturalist at John James Audubon State Park, on earning her Kentucky Master Environmental Educator certification!

Administered by the Kentucky Environmental Education Council, this achievement reflects years of professional development and a continued commitment to environmental education. Since the certification program began in 2004, only a select number of educators have reached this level.

Lisa's passion for connecting people with nature and Kentucky's natural resources makes a lasting impact on guests every day, and we're proud to celebrate this accomplishment.

Congratulations, Lisa!

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

⏰ Father's Day weekend is here and we still have a few spots left at:

• Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
• Kenlake State Resort Park

Next week looking better for your schedule?

Lodge rooms are available at:
• Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - KY PARKS
• Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
• General Butler State Resort Park
• Kenlake State Resort Park

Book your stay and celebrate Dad in the great outdoors! 🌲
🔗 https://bit.ly/4cvUS1Y

06/17/2026

⚾ The National Anthem wasn't the only highlight of Kentucky State Parks Night with the Lexington Legends!

Watch Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Ranger Casey Richardson take the mound and throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

See the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rvNBAnjTxH8

Thank you to the Lexington Legends for helping showcase all that Kentucky State Parks has to offer.

06/17/2026

⛺ Carter Caves State Resort Park's campground is officially open after a complete renovation!

Book now: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48BPSam

06/17/2026

🎩 A wedding more than 200 years in the making! 💕

Visitors to Lincoln Homestead State Park enjoyed a reenactment of the marriage of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, the future parents of Abraham Lincoln, along with local vendors, demonstrations, and a day filled with Kentucky history.

Events like these help bring the stories of Kentucky's past to life while connecting visitors to the people and places that helped shape our Commonwealth.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a memorable day at Lincoln Homestead State Park!

06/17/2026

One of the highlights of Kentucky State Parks Night with the Lexington Legends was an incredible rendition of the National Anthem by Carter Caves State Resort Park Manager Paul Tierney.

The Legends shared that they received more comments about Paul's performance than they typically see—and after hearing it, you'll understand why.

Watch the full performance: https://youtu.be/GpBB4pWqJbM