Activities for Kids 8-12
Aviation Heritage Park
1630 Three Springs Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY
A memorial to all distinguished aviators who have called South Central Kentucky home, Aviation Heritage Park currently features a F-4D Phantom II #550, a plane with historic significance. Brigadier General Dan Cherry, a Bowling Green native, was at the controls on April 16, 1972 when he shot down a North Vietnamese Mig-21 during the Vietnam War. Tune in to FM Station 89.3 at the Park to hear more about the aircraft and their pilots! Address listed is physical address only. Visit aviationheritagepark.com for contact info.
Ballance MotoX
13101 Louisville Road (Map & Directions)
Oakland, KY 42159
270-792-RACE (7223)
The first state-of-the-art motocross facility in the southeast. The natural terrain 1.3 mile lighted track was designed by nine-time GNCC National Champion Bill Ballance. Riding schools for quads and dirt bikes are available for all skill levels by highly trained instructors. Call or visit website for more information, directions and schedule of events.
Hours: Hours and prices vary by event.
Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science
1229 Center Street (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-843-9779
Visit a unique hands-on science museum and experience the force of a mini-tornado with the BRIMS Blaster! Have a hair-raising experience with the van de Graff Electrostatic Generator. Operate one of the largest interactive transportation exhibits in the country featuring HO gauge trains in a model railroad. Measure air flow with the new wind tunnel. Suspend your body with the help of Magic Mirrors. These and over 50 more exhibits await your visit.
Hours: Thur.-Sat. 10am-3pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Groups by appointment.
Basil Griffin Park
2055 Three Springs Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42104
270-842-5302
***THIS PARK IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED AS OF 5/3/10 DUE TO HEAVY FLOODING IN THE AREA. MAY TAKE MONTHS TO CLEAN UP CONTAMINATION. CALL FOR LATEST INFORMATION.*** Enjoy fishing at the 33 acre lake complete with boat ramp and fishing deck. Four playground areas, two walking trails and much more will help you get back to nature. Park also includes tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, baseball and softball fields, disc golf and picnic shelters.
Beech Bend Amusement Park and Splash Lagoon
798 Beech Bend Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-7634
The amusement park offers more than 40 rides including Michael Jackson's Sea Dragon ride and the most twisted wooden roller coaster in seven states, the new Kentucky Rumbler. Other favorites include Wild Mouse Spinning Coaster, antique cars, a miniature golf course, giant swimming pool, water slides, interactive children's water play pool, games and go-carts. Individual ride tickets available.
Hours: Open daily Memorial Day to mid-August, weekends only in May and September. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-7pm
Beech Bend Raceway
598 Beech Bend Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-7634
Beech Bend has an auto racing facility that is nationally recognized for its drag strip as well as an oval track for stock car racing. Race car enthusiasts can enjoy Stock Car racing on Saturday nights, Fun Racing on Tuesday and Friday nights, NHRA drag racing on Sundays and national automotive events throughout the year.
Hours: Hours and prices vary by event.
Bowling Green Hot Rods
300 8th Avenue (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42102
270-901-2121
The Bowling Green Hot Rods bring affordable family entertainment to the new state-of-the-art downtown ballpark beginning in April of 2009. Affiliated with the Tampa Rays they will play 70 home games in th 2010 season, each one loaded with fun for the whole family. Tickets start at $5 and children under 5 are FREE for every game! Don't miss this combination of future Major League stars and affordable hometown entertainment. Be sure to ask about Fireworks nights!
