Henderson County Parks and Programs

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Henderson County Parks and Programs

Strive for progress not perfection. We are excited about what is happening in Henderson County. We currently have 4 parks in Henderson County. D.
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Many communities are trying to get children back to the great outdoors and Henderson County is joining the mission. Baskett Park in Baskett, Ky.; Charles Alexander Park in Smithmills, Ky.;
Donald "Hugh" McCormick Henderson County Fairgrounds and Freedom Park in Henderson, Ky; and Sandy Lee Watkins Park in Hebbardsville, Ky. Baskett Park is now complete it is situated on approximately 4.5 acres an

d provides a large basketball court, half- basketball court, playground equipment, a .3 mile walking trail and shelters for families to enjoy. The community has also joined together to provide improvements to the softball field for the Baskett Recreation League. Charles Alexander Park is a beautiful park located in downtown Smithmills on 1.13 acres and provides playground equipment, a basketball court, shelters, and a .2 mile walking trail. This community is known to come together and enjoy popcorn and a movie in the park. A family friendly community full of fun. Hugh McCormick Henderson Co. Fairgrounds and Freedom Park total nearly 20 acres and are located off of Airline Road, in Henderson. It is home to the giant dinosaur park. It has a beautiful .6 mile walking trail that surrounds the entire area. Many families enjoy this central location for reunions, birthday parties or just a day in sun. This Park is also home to The Farmer’s Market. Sandy Lee Watkins Park in Hebbardsville is a beautiful and growing nature park on over 500 acres of reclaimed coal mine. Though it is currently under construction the public is welcome to take a walk on the 1.25 mile walking trail or spend a day fishing and picnicking! The park currently has 4 lakes, Lake Penn, Lake Virginia, Lake Davis and a handicap accessible lake is being constructed and the first phase is complete. Many exciting things are happening in this park!

11/04/2024

Election Day
Tuesday, November 5th

10/22/2024

10/14/2024

10/04/2024

3rd Fall Clean Up Baskett Fire Department today and tomorrow!

10/04/2024

10/04/2024

The annual Henderson Lions Arts & Crafts Festival is coming up soon! Lots of vendors will be on hand to offer you options for holiday decor and gifts for family and friends. There will also be food trucks available for hungry shoppers.
Please plan accordingly, as the park will experience some closures during this event:

Friday, Oct. 4--Welcome Center parking lot is closed for food vendor set up.
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 5-6--all of park is CLOSED (golf course, museum, trails, shelters, etc., will reopen on Monday, Oct. 7).

Audubon Wetlands Trails will be OPEN during the festival (unless flood conditions are present). Campground will be OPEN during the festival (NOTE: Festival exit traffic is routed through the campground).

Questions? Please contact our office at 270-826-2247.

09/24/2024

The burn ban has been lifted, as of 8 am this morning.

09/17/2024

09/13/2024

Fall Clean up today and tomorrow September 13 & 14 at Robards City Hall.

09/03/2024

Burn Ban - Executive Order

Address

399 Sam Ball Way
Henderson, KY
42420

Website

https://www.hendersonky.us/208/Parks-Programs

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