Ben Hawes State Park

400 Boothfield Road
Owensboro, KY 42301-9273
270-687-7134

WELCOME to Ben Hawes State Park

Ben Hawes State Park is a park located just outside of Owensboro, Kentucky in Daviess County. The park encompasses 297 acres and was named for a former mayor of Owensboro.

Attractions

The park offers playground equipment, a basketball court, and a baseball field, but the highlight is a twenty-seven hole golf course. There is also a one-mile hiking trail.

Picnic

Your family or group will appreciate the large well-tended picnic shelter with restrooms and new playground equipment near the entrance to the park.

Trails

Enjoy a little bit of the country on the one and half mile hiking trail through the park. Mountain Bike Trail - This trail is comprised of a series of three loops – three trails that interconnect equaling 4 miles – easy to moderate rating.